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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month... Spread the Word!
Did you know, April is Oral Cancer Awareness month? 2021 marks the 22nd year of this national campaign to promote screening in an attempt to...
The Connection Between Dental Problems and Headaches
Have you ever suffered from a headache that seemed to be connected to a nerve in your tooth or gums? It makes you wonder if the two are assoc...
The Evolution of the Toothbrush
Have you ever considered that we take the convenience, comfort and sanitization of modern-day toothbrushes for granted? Every morning and nig...
What To Do If You Ever Chip a Tooth
Have you ever chipped a tooth? If so, do you remember the panic that set in immediately after? If you ever chip a tooth, Arnold Dentist...
The holidays are a chaotic time for everyone. Moms and dads everywhere are understandably running low on energy and might want something to ...
I am Brushing my Teeth Twice a day, why do I still get Cavities?
Most adults brush their teeth at least twice per day. This is a positive sign because it means people are understanding the importance of goo...
People don't just take care of their teeth because it's healthy (although it's the most important reason). People take care of their te...
How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Help Improve the Appearance of My Smile?
Your smile is a wonderful and unique characteristic that spreads joy to the people around you. Even if someone is having a bad day, simply sm...
Dental Crowns: "Then" and "Now"
When your teeth are damaged, either from injury or tooth decay, your dentist will recommend a procedure to help repair them. Depending ...
Dentures: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know, nearly 20% of adults age 65 or older have lost all of their teeth? That number doubles for people age 75 or older. Althou...
Have you ever met someone for the first time and thought, "that person has beautiful white teeth"? Unless they had them artificially w...
The Importance of Taking Care of Your Teeth During Pregnancy
With dental offices opening across the United States, people are now able to schedule non-emergency dental procedures again, which will help ...
Maintaining a Healthy Mouth During COVID-19
Most Americans are experiencing what can only be described as a once in a lifetime event that has disrupted the routine and livelihood of millions...
The Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth
Did you know, approximately 25-30% of people between the ages of 65-74 have no natural teeth? This can happen for a number of reasons, rangi...
Everything You Need To Know About Invisalign “Invisible” Braces
Who remembers the horror of “old school” braces? Big, bulky, painful, and embarrassing. When you tell the story of this traumatic time i...
The diabetes epidemic in the United States is one that seemingly increases every year. Nearly 10% of the population has diabetes, and approxi...
When are Fillings, Crowns and Bridges Necessary?
Oral hygiene is an essential aspect of overall health; Brushing, flossing, dental visits, etc. But if it turns out you need a procedure complet...
A Brighter Smile for the New Year
What are your goals for 2020? A new job? New car? New friends? Life entails all sorts of changes, but no matter what milestones you’re attemp...
Individuals with healthy dental habits typically have hundreds of different types of bacteria in their mouth (most of them harmless). But failing to ...
How to Determine if You’re Grinding Your Teeth and Why it’s Important to Stop
What are your nervous or anxious habits? Common nervous habits that people have are nail-biting, foot-tapping, avoiding eye contact, and twirling the...
Tips for Selecting the Right Dentist
Can you avoid going to the dentist because you brush and floss daily? Absolutely not. While these are critical steps to your overall and oral health,...
4 Ways to Improve Oral Hygiene
Everybody knows the basic steps in maintaining good oral hygiene; Brushing your teeth twice every day, flossing daily and visiting your dentist every...
How Do Acidic Foods Affect Your Teeth?
When acid levels in the food we eat and drink cause our enamel to erode, our teeth can become yellow and tarnished as a result. In this blog, we’ll...
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth and When Do They Need To Be Removed?
Wisdom teeth. Why do we have them? In most cases they end up getting pulled for reasons we will touch upon later. While wisdom teeth com...
Why You Should Schedule Regular Dental Visits
Just like anything else, your teeth need regular maintenance including brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist every 6 months for dental cl...
The Connection Between Oral Health and Your Overall Well-Being
Everyone knows that practicing good oral hygiene (like brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day and regular dentist visits) is the most importan...
The Hidden Dangers of Gum Disease
Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) can be a lot more serious than most people would expect. This is especially true because the w...
What is Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction?
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (a.k.a. TMJ Disorder or TMD) is a catch-all term that refers to any number of conditions that affect the temporom...
Dental Implants: Everything You Need to Know
Your natural teeth are meant to last a lifetime. However, due to a variety of reasons, that is not always the case. Tooth loss can occur as the...
Arnold Dentistry – Your Best Choice for “Comfortable Dental Care”
Here at Arnold Dentistry, everyday, Scott Arnold, D.M.D. (Doctor of Medi...