At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace…
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Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
Hi. I’m Doctor Dino Mantis. Welcome to my Wilmette dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Evanston, Winnetka, and Kenilworth areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a…
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Smile makeover
Most Wilmette people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Chicago area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth that…
Keep Holidays Healthy For Your Teeth!
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health. They typically involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for decay and…
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist in Wilmette
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Hello, friends of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center! In today’s message, we are talking about nutrition. There is nothing that impacts your smile as much as your eating habits. Develop good eating habits and your dentist will smile down on you too. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with a drink of water or…
How Do You Measure Success?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we are passionate about success. Doctor Dino Mantis’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in marvelous outcomes daily for our dentistry patients. Each team member at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center shares Doctor Mantis’s passion for success. For many Wilmette dental patients, success is a routine dental…
You May Have Gingivitis
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are dedicated to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen,…
Do Whitestrips Work in Wilmette?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Wilmette grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Chicago were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter…
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Tips for Wilmette
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Doctor Dino Mantis with Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add important dental care to each day in…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Porcelain veneers
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…
