With the advent of digital x-rays, invisible braces and other dental technology, the field of dentistry is constantly evolving. In order to stay current in their chosen profession, dentists are required to attend continuing education courses to learn new techniques and advances in patient care. The number of hours of continuing education varies by the [...]
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Everyone knows that dental care is expensive. Many people put off going to the dentist because they are afraid they will need extensive dental work. They can’t afford to rack up a huge bill, so they don’t go at all. iSmile Direct takes the fear and guesswork out of going to the dentist. iSmile Direct [...]
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The focus of family dentistry is to help the patient maintain excellent oral hygiene and prevent serious dental issues, such as tooth decay and gum disease. In a typical preventive services dental appointment, the patient’s teeth are cleaned with specialty dental equipment, plaque and tartar build-up are removed by scraping and the patient receives fluoride [...]
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Everyone notices a beautiful white smile. Today, with numerous dental advancements, tooth whitening is achieved through a variety of methods. Even smiles that are dull and yellow can be saved. The remarkable technology available to create a dazzling smile is amazing. Most tooth whitening products will not create teeth that appear unnaturally white. However, these [...]
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Caring for your teeth and gums is an essential part of daily life that if overlooked or neglected can have detrimental results. Periodontal gum disease affects 75 percent of Americans. Periodontal gum disease refers to an infection of the tissues of the gums as well as the bones surrounding the teeth. The primary cause of [...]
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Manus Dental is proud to have Gregory Bell, DDS, a passionate dentist with a commitment to changing patient’s live through excellent dental care as a new member of the Manus family. Dr. Bell maintains a private practice at the Manus Northwestern location in downtown Chicago. Dr. Bell is a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, [...]
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Of the many solutions available for those with missing teeth, partials and dentures provide a solution that replaces the teeth while maintaining a natural look. Partial dentures are commonly used for those with several missing teeth, but a full denture set may be needed if there are not enough natural teeth remaining to support a [...]
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Manus Dental is proud to have John Dunning, a well experienced and accomplished dentist as part of the Manus family. Dr. Dunning is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He served as a US Air Force Captain-Doctor and was stationed in Nebraska, Germany and Turkey. Dr. Dunning is currently completing his [...]
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Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of teeth by straightening teeth that are crooked, fixing alignment and correcting bites. Besides providing a nicer smile, teeth that fit correctly and are straight are easier to clean, allow for better speech and chewing and last longer. Many problems can be caused [...]
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Gone are the days of hiding your smile! Nowadays, even the most discolored, chipped, misaligned or stained teeth can be restored to a glorious white, straight grin with Lumineers. These “smile shapers” can be applied in 2 to 3 easy visits, tailored precisely to you and fine-tuned to produce the perfect smile you were meant to show. [...]
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