The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) is hosting a Conference on Marketing and Social Media in Tampa (http://www.cvent.com/events/ace-tampa-2011-conference-on-social-media-marketing-for-dentistry/agenda-336007de9b5942ae96f337601fba4815.aspx) on April 1-2.  This meeting is an extraordinary opportunity for dentists and their teams to learn how to harness the potential of utilizing Social Media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and many others to communicate with existing and potential patients.  If you aren’t already signed up, check out this link, and plan to attend.  The information will be valuable, and the event will be fantastic.

When you smile, do you see more gum than teeth? Do you want people to see your true smile? Northwest Indiana cosmetic dentist Dr. Arnold and the dentists at Smiles by Arnold & Associates perform laser gum lifts (gingivectomies) to make teeth look longer and more beautiful.

Gently sculpting the gum line and removing excess tissue can make an extraordinary difference in your appearance. Goodbye, gummy smile. Hello, gorgeous smile! Read the rest of this entry »

The holidays are here! We all want to look our best as we make the rounds of parties, family gatherings, and other festive events. Dr. Arnold and the dentists at Smiles by Arnold & Associates can make your smile shine as bright as the holiday lights with in-office or take-home teeth whitening.

Food, beverages, the aging process, tobacco, and some medications cause smiles to take on a yellow or orange hue. Our safe, effective teeth whitening products are gentle on teeth but tough on stains. They work below the tooth surface to erase discolorations and reveal bright, bold, beautiful smiles! Read the rest of this entry »

What a difference cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers can make! 

This lovely woman found our dental practice through the internet and drove over one hour to have her smile makeover completed.  She told us that she hadn’t really smiled for years because she was very self-conscious about her teeth. 

She had an old bridge that was dark and had cracked several times.  Her natural teeth were fairly dark and worn down, as well.  After a thorough diagnostic appointment and cleaning, we determined that we could improve her smile, oral health, and create a more functional dynamic for her with a smile makeover. 

Three easy appointment later, she cried tears of joy after we enhanced her smile.  We restored her upper front eight teeth and lower front eight teeth with porcelain veneers and an all-porcelain bridge. 

Our whole team was thrilled to play a role in helping to change her life.  She now smiles radiantly and with confidence.  That’s why we LOVE what we do!!! 

Dr. Jim Arnold

Northwest Indiana Cosmetic, Family, Invisalign, and Sedation Dentistry

Smiles By Arnold & Associates

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445 (Chesterton)

219-531-8914 (Valparaiso)

Naperville Cosmetic, Family, and Invisalign Dentistry

Smiles By Dr. Gibson & Associates

www.SmilesByDrGibson.com

630-357-3333 (Naperville)

At Smiles By Arnold and Associates, we believe that your smile should look natural, feel comfortable, and function as it was originally intended. Oftentimes, patients avoid dental work because they don’t want dark, metal restorations that detract from their smile’s all-white appearance. Dr. Arnold, Dr. Wargo, Dr. Shideler, and our team give patients the best of both worlds: aesthetic restorations that are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth!

At our Chesterton and Valparaiso dental offices, we create restorations from materials that we feel provide the ultimate in aesthetics and durability. This means that your tooth-colored filling, all-porcelain crown, or dental bridge will provide long-lasting satisfaction. All of our dentists use proven techniques honed by experience and advanced training to deliver exemplary service. We’ve got what it takes to give you a great smile. Read the rest of this entry »

We finished this fun case last week.  We enhanced her smile by treating her full upper arch with porcelain veneers and a porcelain bridge.  The result is exceptional, and she is thrilled.  We plan to restore her lower arch to match the upper in the near future.  Cosmetic dentistry is life-changing, yet again!

Dr. Jim Arnold

Northwest Indiana Cosmetic, Family, Invisalign, and Sedation Dentistry

Smiles By Arnold & Associates

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445 (Chesterton)

219-531-8914 (Valparaiso)

Naperville Cosmetic, Family, and Invisalign Dentistry

Smiles By Dr. Gibson & Associates

www.SmilesByDrGibson.com

630-357-3333 (Naperville)

Dental anxiety is a common phobia. In fact, the Academy of General Dentistry reports that 25 million Americans avoid dental visits each year because of anxiety. Dr. Arnold is an experienced sedation dentist with certification from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. He has the knowledge and advanced training to make dental visits comfortable for phobic patients. With oral conscious sedation, one little pill is all it takes to replace anxiety with tranquility.

Is sedation dentistry right for me?

• Do you continually reschedule dental appointments?
• Does the thought of a dental visit make you feel anxious and afraid?
• Do you need extensive dental work to restore years of dental damage and/or neglect?
• Do you gag easily?
• Have you had a negative past experience at another dental office?
• Do you dislike the sights and sounds of a dental office?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then oral conscious sedation may be a good choice for you.

What can I expect at my sedation dentistry appointment?

• You’ll take a calming, commonly prescribed sedative prior to your dental appointment. (Please have someone drive you to and from your appointment.)
• As the sedative takes effect, you’ll feel anxiety melt away. Oral conscious sedation doesn’t put you “under,” but you may doze off during your appointment.
• The dentist will perform your dental work, potentially completing many procedures in a single sedation dentistry session.
• The effects of your sedation will wear off gradually, leaving you with no memory of treatment details.
• You’ll most likely return to your normal routine the evening of your sedation dentistry appointment.

You deserve a safe, comfortable dental care experience. Call Smiles by Arnold and Associates today to schedule your sedation dentistry consultation. We offer two convenient locations, Chesterton and Valparaiso, to serve the needs of our patients in Northwest Indiana.