4 Negative Side Effects of Skipping Dental Checkups
November 24, 2017
We’re all busy, but a full schedule is no excuse to skip your dental checkups. Visiting the dentist two times each year is the best way to make sure your smile stays whole and healthy for a lifetime. Every time you skip a dental appointment, you’re opening yourself up to advanced oral and overall health concerns. Keep reading to find out more about the negative effects of skipping your regular dental checkups. Then, call your dentist to seclude your next appointment.
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How to Recognize & Treat Gingivitis
August 6, 2017
Periodontal (gum) disease is a common oral health condition that affects millions of US adults. In fact, some studies indicate as much as 80% of the population over the age of 65 struggles with some form of gum disease. The mildest type is often referred to as gingivitis, and the warning signs of this common disease are very mild. Unfortunately, gingivitis can be easily overlooked by the untrained eye. That’s why visiting a dentist regularly for a maintenance appointment is so important. You can also educate yourself on the warning signs and risk factors associated with gum disease by reading this blog post. If we begin treatment in the early stages of gum disease, periodontal therapies effectively renew oral health.
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Importance of Seeing Your Dentist in Lisle Every Six Months
January 6, 2017
The semi-annual exam and hygienic cleaning are foundational to preventive dentistry. Lisle dentists, Dr. Frank Marchese and Dr. Jeanelle Marchese at Arbor Dental Care, check many components of oral health, clean teeth and formulate treatment plans to keep smiles strong–and good-looking, too.
Periodontal Disease in Lisle and Why It Must be Treated
December 23, 2016
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention states there are millions of cases of periodontal or gum disease diagnosed annually in the United States. More than 70 percent of senior adults have some form of it. This oral infection degrades gum tissue and the underlying jaw bone, and when untreated, periodontal disease causes tooth loss. Periodontal disease in Lisle is, however, largely preventable and can be successfully treated through modern techniques such as those used by Drs. Frank and Jeanelle Marchese at Arbor Dental Care Ltd.
Lisle Dentist Tells When a Deep Cleaning is Needed
August 24, 2016
Are your gums red and puffy? Do you have a “long in the tooth” appearance? These symptoms and more indicate gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss among adult Americans. Your Lisle dentists at Arbor Dental Care diagnose and treat gum disease, using deep cleaning with a sophisticated diode laser. (more…)
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.