Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, DentalFAQ's, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry on Sep 9th, 2011
At what age should I schedule my child’s first dental exam? It’ best to have your child seen by the second birthday. By starting earlier rather than later, your dentist can make sure that teeth are coming in well, and that your child has a good bite. Additionally, if thumb sucking or pacifier use is [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Implant Dentistry, Manus Dental, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 29th, 2011
Research has proven that a smile is one of the most powerful forms of communication. Friends and strangers alike respond to a happy, grinning mouth. For people that want to improve their smile, dental implants may be the best option. What are dental implants? When someone loses a tooth, the vacant area needs to be [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentist, iSmile Direct, Manus Dental, The iSmile Direct Program on Aug 8th, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Pediatric Dentistry on Jul 22nd, 2011
Pedodontics, or pediatric dentistry, is the branch of dentistry that deals with children under the age of 16. Many children are naturally fearful of doctors and dentists. Pediatric dentistry goes beyond caring for children’s teeth; there is also an element of child psychology that focuses on establishing trust and confidence between the child and the dentist. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Periodontal Disease, Periodontal Gum Care, Periodontitis on Jun 30th, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, The iSmile Direct Program, Uncategorized on Jun 10th, 2011
Finally, a dental benefit to smile about! Brought to you by Manus Health Systems, the iSmile Direct Program is an affordable dental benefit giving you access to some of Chicago’s top dentists. With an annual enrollment fee of just $25, no deductibles, no maximum benefits, no preauthorizations and no claim forms to fill out - the choice [...]
Posted in Continuing Dental Education, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Restorative Dentistry, Uncategorized on May 30th, 2011
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 [...]
Posted in Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Modern Dentistry, Smile With Lumineers, Uncategorized on May 12th, 2011
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. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Teeth Whitenting, Uncategorized on Apr 14th, 2011
A beautiful white smile is one of the best fashion statements a person can make. Unfortunately, over time, teeth often lose their luster. That’s the bad news. The good news is that there are some very effective ways to deal with this problem and return them to their whitest state. There are many reasons why [...]
Posted in Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Uncategorized on Apr 9th, 2011
People of all ages need a good dentist. An infant whose first teeth comes in needs a dentist to check how they are growing. A child whose adult teeth have come in may need braces to make sure the teeth come in straight and not crooked. Working age adults need dentists to pull their wisdom [...]