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What Can Be Done to Straighten Misaligned Teeth?
Have you ever met someone and the first thing you noticed was their beautiful smile? A person's smile is one of the first things that most people notic...
Why 2023 Should Be the Year for Your Oral Health and Teeth?
Every New Year, people make all types of resolutions. A resolution is defined as "a firm decision to do or not to do something". Common New Year's res...
Don’t Have a Facelift Until You Read This!
Have you heard the saying 50 is the new 30? Our society is focused on looking youthful and you can tell this is true by all of the
One of the worst pains people report is a toothache. More than 40% of adults report some type of tooth pain each year so it is a common occurrence. A tootha...
Why Would I Need A Tooth Extracted?
Dentists extract thousands of adult teeth each year for a variety of reasons including a tooth that is impacted, has sustained trauma, is too decayed ...
Three Dental Issues That Can Happen to Teeth Over Time
By the time we reach 14 years old, most people have all of their 32 adult teeth. It is important we take care of our teeth but as the years go by things...
Common Dental Issues and What Can Be Done to Fix Them
Smiling is something that just happens naturally when we hear a funny joke, see something amusing or if a funny thought crosses your mind. There ...
The Evolution of Dental Implants
As far back as 4,000 years, attempts have been made to find a substance that could be used to fill in the spaces left by missing teeth. Early ...
How Long Do Dental Crowns Usually Last?
Just like anything else in life, dental crowns, bridges and fillings don't last ...
Why Do I Need Regular Teeth Cleanings?
An important aspect of taking care of your health is good oral hygiene. In addition to brushing twice a day and flossing daily, having your teeth...
Stevia is a sweetener that is made from the Rebaudiana Bertoni plant which primarily grows in Paraguay and Brazil. The plant has been used for man...
What is the Connection Between Your Oral Health and Overall Health?
When most people think of their oral health they may think about cavities, tooth loss, brushing and flossing, etc. But did you know there is a re...
How Do You Get Used to New Dentures?
You have finally been fitted with a new pair of dentures and are excited about your new smile! The new set of dentures you received can take some tim...
Good Oral Hygiene When You Are Feeling Sick
Feeling under the weather? When you are feeling sick, you probably know to take care of your body but you should also take care of your teeth and ...
Don't Take Better Care of Your Car Than Your Teeth
If you think about it, your mouth is the gateway to everything else in your body. It’s where tooth decay starts and tooth loss begins. So why ar...
How Does Stress Cause Dental Problems?
It's no secret that stress can have a negative impact on your health. It has been proven to exacerbate pain, cause depression and anxiety, and ev...
When Do Adults Usually Lose Their Teeth?
By the time a person reaches 21 years of age, they have a total of 32 adult teeth. The last 4 teeth to emerge are called "wisdom teeth" and ...
What Should I Eat for a Healthy Mouth?
People need to eat for survival and the good news is the majority of people love to eat! Plus in current times, there is an abundance of fo...
Many people have experienced a feeling of dry mouth from time to time and it is easily remedied by drinking water but did you know that some peo...
About Dental Phobia or Dental Anxiety
It is recommended that adults visit their dentist every 6 months for a dental cleaning and oral exam and to make an appointment between clea...
What are the Stages of Tooth Development?
We have two sets of teeth in our lifetime. The first set are called milk teeth and eventually fall out to be replaced by our second set of p...
Is Sugar Bad for Your Health and Teeth?
As harmless as sugar might seem on the surface, it's actually very addictive and can cause severe health and dental issues for those who con...
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...