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…
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Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Tips for Wilmette

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?

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…
Periodontal Disease Is Often Linked To Systemic Diseases

What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has a key job. It protects the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar bone in which your teeth are anchored. What is gum…
Here’s What to Expect From a Dental Implantation Procedure

Are you expecting dental implant surgery and are unsure what will occur? It’s common to be nervous. Here’s what to expect with the implantation procedure from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. Did you know 3 million people in the U.S. have dental implants? And that number is growing each year. While dental implants are not rare,…
Repairing Chipped Teeth: What Does a Dentist Do?

Here’s a guide From Mantis Dentistry to repairing chipped teeth. The enamel on the outside of your teeth is the strongest type of tissue in the human body. However, there are still limits to what it can withstand. Chipped teeth typically occur as a result of injury or biting down on hard foods. Regardless of…
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…
Creating Memorable Smiles At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center

A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. Evanston and Winnetka cosmetic dentists perform general dental…