In today’s post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile redesigns. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted…
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What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?

For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. However many dental insurance companies don’t cover dental implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Talk to Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center about financing options.…
You Be The Judge in Wilmette

If you are researching smile transformations, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Doctor Mantis of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. You can discuss…
Are Dentures the Only Answer for Extensive Tooth Loss?

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…
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!

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…
Do Whitestrips Work in Wilmette?

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…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?

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,…
Your Smile Can Be Brighter and Lighter in Wilmette

To improve your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life dramatically. Many of our patients feel more self-confident in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter…
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right With Mantis Dentistry

As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark-colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine, and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center is…
How Do You Choose a Dental Practice For a Dental Implant in Wilmette?

Today’s article is for people who have decided to replace a tooth with a tooth implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to carry out the procedure. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we ensure you get a lasting dental implant. This is an essential decision. A dental implant is…