Arbor Dental Care Blog

Finding great healthcare providers for your family is a challenge! Typically you have to take your children to different doctors than you would see, which eliminates your time and adds stress to your already hectic schedule. Wouldn’t it be great if the entire family could see the same dental provider? This would certainly be more convenient, and maybe even more comfortable for your children. However, parents’ needs are much different than their children’s needs, so we have some tips on finding an excellent family dentist in Lisle.

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You’re eating your ice cream when you feel that small twinge of sensitivity. It goes away, so you’re not too concerned, but how do you know when you should see your dentist in Lisle about pain? Your team at Arbor Dental Care has some tips on deciphering different types of dental pain.

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It’s never great to start your day with a headache or jaw pain, however that’s what you face on a regular basis when you clench your teeth at night. Did you know that you may be suffering from bruxism? Also known as clenching and grinding your teeth, bruxism can have very debilitating consequences. It’s also tricky to pinpoint because you may not even realize you’re doing because it happens at night. That’s where your team at Arbor Dental Care can help! We’ll discuss how to know you’re clenching and grinding your teeth, and how you can stop.

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Perhaps you shouldn’t have indulged your weakness for hard candies so often, as now your Lisle dentist is advising that you need some dental fillings. You’re not happy with this news, as the last time you had a filling it was made of silver metal. The good news is that these days, there are much more appealing options available to restore your tooth. Here’s the difference between amalgam and tooth-colored fillings.

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If you’ve never pictured yourself with dentures, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly 60% of respondents in a Prevention.com survey said they don’t expect to need dentures because they take good care of their teeth. The truth is, dentures are more common than you might think. The number of US adults needing dentures is projected to increase from 33.6 million in 1991 to 37.9 million in 2020, according to research published in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Basically, dentures in Lisle are for anyone that is living with either one or more missing teeth. You can relax, dentures don’t sound so uncommon now, right? Dr. Frank Marchese provides a comfortable office environment to discuss your dental health goals and custom restorative options.

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               Since the recession in 2008, you’ve had to make some cuts, like most Americans. You refinanced your car, stopped going out to restaurants to eat out as often as you used to, and had to make tough choices when it came to keeping your dental insurance. Although did what you could to brush and floss, your teeth have suffered, and you’ve lost more than one tooth. But now that things are getting better, you’ve got insurance and have rededicated yourself to your dental health, it’s time to make things right with dentures. You know there are lots of dentists you could visit to talk about dentures in Lisle, but who should you see? With over 25 years practicing dentistry, Dr. Frank Marchese at Arbor Dental Care is your choice for a Lisle dentist. (more…)