Have you ever wished you could attach perfectly shaped, white surfaces to the front of your teeth? Guess what? With porcelain veneers from Mantis Dentistry and Implant Center in Wilmette, you can! Porcelain veneers can turn unattractive smiles into sensational smiles with minimal disruption to existing tooth structure. They are custom-made for each tooth from…
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Do You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?

Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and checkups are also necessary for preventing cavities and maintaining good dental…
Looking For A Red Carpet-Caliber Smile?

When you see photos of celebrities, do you ever wonder how they project such perfection? Can ordinary people ever achieve anything approaching it? When it comes to sensational smiles, the answer from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette is a resounding “Yes!” – with the help of cosmetic dentistry. There are many effective cosmetic…
Gum Disease: Completely Preventable

Gum disease is a progressive condition that, left unchecked, can result in the loss of some or even all of your teeth. It is also a treatable condition, at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Formally called periodontal disease, it attacks the tissue that support your teeth. In its milder form it is called…
Dental Implants: Lifetime Service

If you’re thinking about replacing one or more missing teeth with a dental implant, you probably have some questions – maybe a lot of them. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette we have the answers. One of the most common questions patients have about dental implants is: how long do they last? The…
Have Your Dessert!

Do you have a sweet tooth? Join the club! No one confuses dessert with healthy food, but for many of our patients at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, it’s not realistic to recommend avoiding sugary treats. If you fit that category, here is something useful to know: eating sweets at certain times is…
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist

You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental exam in a while, give us a call at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Consider these important reasons for having regular cleanings and checkups: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to prevent dental problems. Clean Up: Our dental…
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?

At Mantis Dentistry and Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does that mean? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include:…
The Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center Guide To Preventing Gum Disease

Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting. Its progression is slow and usually painless, so a diagnosis can really take you off-guard. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, so at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL it’s something we take very seriously. What can you do to prevent…
What News Users Should Expect When Getting Dental Crowns

Dental crowns can be the solution to your dental issues if you know how to use them. Here is what you can expect from getting dental crowns. Got damaged teeth? Do you suffer from a chipped tooth or one slightly damaged by cavities? Fillings can only get you so far — you might need…