Going to the dentist does not have to be a stressful experience, even for those that dislike the office visits. Manus Dental prides itself on being a professional, caring, and quality company that places an emphasis - and focus - on putting the patients and their needs first. With state of the art facilities and a large [...]
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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 [...]
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Posted in Comprehensive dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Digital Dentistry, Family Dentist, Implant Dentistry, Manus Dental, Modern Dentistry, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 21st, 2011
Comprehensive dentistry refers to an office that offers a full range of dental health services such as diagnosis, treatment, follow-up exams, and rehabilitation if need be. A comprehensive dentistry office will offer any dentistry service you could imagine in one location including cosmetic and specialty services. The convenience of a comprehensive dentistry office is obvious. [...]
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Bridges are a form of tooth restoration that can fix the problem of missing teeth. Missing teeth affects more than merely the appearance of your smile.. The absence of one or more teeth actually changes your bite, thus affecting the functionality of your entire mouth. Other problems include teeth shifting, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), speech [...]
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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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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 [...]
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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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A common dental issue is missing teeth. This is a serious condition that can lead to speech and bite problems, teeth shifting and even TMJ. Tooth decay is also very prevelant in this situation. A dental bridge can improve the smile, fill in the shape of the face and help avoid peridontal disease. The three [...]
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In the spirit of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Manus Dental has a spotlight on Pediatric Specialist, Christopher Morin, DDS. We caught up with Dr. Morin after our big snow to ask him a few questions to get to know him better and learn about the importance of children’s dental health. Dr. Morin graduated from [...]
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For many individuals, the problems caused by missing teeth appeared to be primarily cosmetic. Missing teeth create gaps in an otherwise beautiful smile. However when individual teeth are missing from a complete set of healthy teeth, the remaining gum line, bone structure and adjascent teeth often suffered as well. An intact array of lower or [...]
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