Teeth Grinding Lesson from Your Lisle Dentist
March 21, 2016
The sound has often been compared to nails on a chalkboard. But that’s not even the worst of teeth grinding—the effects of teeth grinding can be devastating to your smile and your bite. Did you know that people who chronically grind their teeth could actually wear those teeth down to mere stubs? Although teeth grinding—also called bruxism—is not usually curable, Lisle dentist Dr. Frank Marchese and his daughter Dr. Jeanelle Marchese can help cushion the effects with a custom-fitted nightguard or splint.
Lisle Dentist Points Out the Warning Signs of Gum Disease
March 14, 2016
Gum disease often comes on silently and unnoticed. Maybe that’s the reasons studies estimate that upwards of 80 percent of American adults have some degree of gum disease. What is gum disease? It is a chronic bacterial infection of the gum tissue that supports your teeth. And if not treated and stopped, the infection can spread to the bone structure underlying your gums. Therefore, Lisle dentist Drs. Frank and Jeanelle Marchese want to publicize the warning signs of gum disease Lisle patients need to be aware of in order to avoid the harmful oral and general health consequences.