How Teeth Whitening Instantly Improves Your Smile in Wilmette, IL

closeup of a professionally whitened smile

Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you. A whiter, brighter smile not only enhances your appearance but can also boost your confidence and leave a lasting impression. For residents of Wilmette and surrounding areas like Evanston and Chicago’s North Shore neighborhoods, professional teeth whitening offers a simple and effective way to…

A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss

3-d image of dental implants

Today’s post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction…

Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal

smiling young man showing off his white smile

Hello Wilmette! Welcome to the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Wilmette patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Is the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips…

Crown Or Veneer?

smiling young woman showing off her veneers

I am Dr. Dino Mantis of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating beautiful smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while…