When thinking about oral health, most focus on preventing cavities and achieving a picture-perfect smile. But one hidden threat often goes unnoticed until it’s too late — gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, we take gum health seriously, offering professional periodontal treatments to protect your teeth,…
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Periodontal Disease Is Often Linked To Systemic Diseases
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
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…
A New Reason To Eat More Fish in Wilmette
Welcome to the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center blog. I am doctor Dino Mantis. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of. Gum disease is a common dental ailment for many people.…
