The Smiles By Arnold & Associates team recently attended a seminar in Tampa.  The seminar was hosted by the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. 

Dr. Jim Arnold has been on the Board for the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) since 2004.  He served as the International Fellowship Committee Chairman for three of those years. 

ACE is an organization of exceptional dental professionals from around the world who is committed to being the best that they can be.  While the primary focus of ACE is promoting the advancement of cosmetic dentistry, the group is devoted to helping dentists to maximize their enjoyment of and success in dentistry.  This provides dentists with the tools necessary to provide excellent dental care to their patients. 

ACE hosts continuing education for dentists all over the country on diverse topics ranging from cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, laser dentistry, Invisalign dentistry, sedation dentistry, sleep apnea treatments, NTI utilization for migraine prevention, spa dentistry, dental practice management, and communication.  Dr. Arnold is very proud of his affiliation with and participation associated with ACE. 

He achieved Fellowship in ACE in 2003, which was a tremendous achievement requiring a full year to accomplish.  After passing a rigorous written exam covering all aspects of comprehensive esthetic and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Arnold submitted cases to the Board.  Once these cosmetic cases were deemed exceptional, Dr. Arnold passed an oral exam and won Fellowship status.  Very few cosmetic dentists around the world have achieved such a high level of excellence in cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Arnold was happy to take his three office managers and Dr. Gibson along for the course.  The team came back to their respective offices fired up and ready to take great care of their patients. 

While Dr. Arnold spends most of his time providing exceptional dental care to the patients of Northwest Indiana and Chicago, the people of Naperville are fortunate to have his services, as well.  Please check out our Smile Gallery to see some examples of his work at:  www.SmilesByArnold.com. 

If you’re like some, you may think that a truly beautiful smile is out of your reach. But at Smiles by Arnold and Associates, we want you to know that you don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy an attractive set of teeth. Through cosmetic dentistry treatments like porcelain veneers, our dentists create bright, well-shaped teeth that give patients a great reason to smile!

What are porcelain veneers?
These ultra thin porcelain shells are bonded to the surface of teeth that are chipped, stained, misshapen or otherwise flawed to create an aesthetic result. Remarkably durable, veneers can last 15-20 years or more with proper care, and the procedure requires only a conservative amount of tooth preparation.

The porcelain veneer process
If you’re interested in revitalizing your smile with porcelain veneers, one of our dentists will meet with you in a personal consultation at our Valparaiso or Chesterton dental practice. Your dentist will want to discuss your individual situation and any dental problems you may be experiencing, along with your Northwest Indiana cosmetic dentistry goals. If you like, bring pictures of smiles you admire to this appointment as a handy reference. Patients who would like a whiter smile should consider a teeth whitening session so the veneers can be tinted to  match the new, brighter shade.

In just a few simple appointments, your porcelain veneers will be custom-fabricated and placed on your teeth. All you have to do to maintain the veneers is keep brushing and flossing regularly, as well as continue to attend periodic cleanings and checkups at our office.

We invite you to make an appointment for a consultation at Smiles by Arnold and Associates with Dr. Arnold, Dr. Shideler, Dr. Wargo, or Dr. Gibson. Let us show you how we’ve created confidence-building smiles for countless Northwest Indiana cosmetic dentistry patients. We love making dreams become a reality with exceptional dental care!