Life is unpredictable, and dental emergencies like broken, cracked, or chipped teeth can happen when you least expect them. Whether it’s biting down on a hard snack, an accidental fall, or a sports injury, issues like these demand prompt attention to ensure your smile—and your comfort—are restored. Fortunately, at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in…
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Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Categories: Dental health, Preventive dentistry
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable so it is critical to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Proper oral hygiene is the first step in protecting your enamel. Even though every drug store carries hard bristle brushes, we guide our patients to brush with a soft…
Our Standard of Dental Excellence
Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center provides high-quality dentistry to residents of Wilmette and the greater Chicago area. Full-Service Dentistry in a Safe and Comfortable Environment If you are looking for an experienced and personable dentist, we invite you to consider Doctor Dino Mantis at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. We have been keeping smiles healthy…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
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?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
Hello Wilmette! Welcome to the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Wilmette patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Is the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips…
Quality Dental Care: A Responsible Investment
Preparing to pay for critical dental work can be a daunting undertaking. The good news is that the cost may be far less than you imagined. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center believes in the power of preventative dentistry. Trying to Compare Comparing the…
Preventing Tooth Decay in Illinois
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In Illinois and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center serves people both young and old, helping fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and merge…
Less Is More At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center In Wilmette
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
There are compelling new developments in Illinois dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Doctor Dino Mantis and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and cutting-edge…
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging footpath? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or a…
