Expert Endodontic Care in Wilmette, IL

man holding his jaw in severe tooth pain, indicating a possible need for a root canal

If you’re experiencing a persistent toothache or sensitivity, it could be more than just a fleeting inconvenience. Pain or discomfort might be signaling the need for specialized treatment, such as a root canal, to address the underlying issue and save your natural tooth. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, located in Wilmette, IL, we offer…

A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss

3-d image of dental implants

Today’s post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction…

Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?

scared woman in dental chair with her hands on her face

People who experience dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging, but a…