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

At Your Consultation…
You’ll receive a thorough examination of your smile to determine the best course of action to deliver the smile you want. The doctor will discuss your goals for your smile, as well as your expectations of your laser gum lift. We’ll explain each step of the process and answer all of your questions in advance of your procedure to make sure that you’re educated, informed, and ready to get started on your new smile!

During Your Gum Lift…
The doctor will use a state-of-the-art soft-tissue laser to gently remove excess gum tissue and create an aesthetically pleasing gum line. The safety, comfort, and pinpoint accuracy of the laser make it the tool of choice for our dentists when performing gum lifts. Most patients don’t need anesthesia during a laser gum lift. Nor do they need stitches, since the laser seals and sterilizes as it moves along the gum line.

Following your Treatment…
You’ll most likely return to your normal routine the day of your procedure – with a big, bold, beautiful smile!

Don’t let excess gum tissue or a low gum line hide your real smile. Discover the smile you were meant to have with a laser gum lift from Smiles by Arnold & Associates. Call our Chesterton or Valparaiso office today to schedule an appointment.

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!

The Fast Way to Whiten
Zoom! Whitening, our in-office teeth whitening system, works in about an hour. The light-activated bleaching gel is proven safe and effective to lift stains and deliver dramatic results: a smile up to 10 shades brighter. Following your in-office teeth whitening treatment, we’ll apply a fluoride treatment to strengthen and protect your smile, then send you home with a personal touch-up kit.

Get Glowing Gradually
Take-home whitening delivers dramatic results over a period of ten days to two weeks of daily use. We’ll take an impression of your smile to create custom bleaching trays and give you a supply of professional-strength teeth whitening solution. The custom-fitted trays ensure even, all-over bleaching. You may notice a brighter smile after a single use, but we suggest wearing the trays as the doctor recommends to achieve maximum results.

Give yourself the gift of a brighter, younger-looking smile. Call Smiles by Arnold & Associates today and schedule an appointment with one of our cosmetic dentists. We have two locations to serve you: Chesterton and Valparaiso.

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)

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 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.

Aesthetic Restorations Done Right!

Tooth-Colored Fillings – To fill cavities, we use composite resin instead of amalgam (metal). In addition to being more pleasing to the eye, composite resin forms an impenetrable bond with natural tooth structure to beautifully renew oral function and protect against further damage. Your dentist will custom-tint the resin to blend seamlessly with natural teeth. No one will know you ever had a cavity!

All-Porcelain Crowns – If you have a cracked, badly decayed, or severely worn tooth, an all-porcelain crown may be just what the doctored ordered! A crown covers a damaged tooth to restore form, comfort, and function. All-porcelain crowns look completely natural and last for years to give you a fabulous smile.

Aesthetic Bridges – A bridge contains man-made teeth to replace one or more missing teeth in a row. Our dentists design custom bridges for maximum comfort and a life-like look and feel. The ceramic artist who creates the prosthetic teeth uses high-quality dental porcelain that mimics the appearance of real tooth enamel.

Experience the best of modern dental care when you visit Smiles By Arnold and Associates. Call our Chesterton or Valparaiso office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Arnold, Dr. Wargo, or Dr. Shideler, and discover the truly remarkable look and feel of quality, aesthetic dental restorations.

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)

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.

GREAT new smile with 8 porcelain veneers

 This nice gentleman had his teeth straightened with Invisalign.  He was happy with his straight teeth, but he really wanted a great smile.  We accomplished his goal with eight beautiful porcelain veneers.  The results speak for themselves.  Needless to say, he is thrilled with the fit, function, and esthetics of his new smile. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Straight teeth, but wants white, perfect smile with veneers

 

 

 

 

 

After Invisalign, before 8 porcelain veneers Straight teeth, but wants white, perfect smile with veneers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smile with 8 beautiful porcelain veneers

On the call Garrett will also be giving away a bonus gift so powerful that it has

literally transformed the financial lives of those who get access to it.

“See you” on the call! 

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)

You may see the result of “instant orthodontics” with porcelain veneers in the attached photos.

Did you wear metal braces in the past, but now your teeth have shifted out of place? Traditional braces are certainly effective at moving teeth, but especially now that you’re an adult, there are more factors to consider. For instance, you don’t want to compromise your professional appearance, or you may have an important event coming up with lots of photographic evidence. Bottom line: you’d rather not be sporting metal in your mouth! No problem. There may be a better solution for you, including:

• Invisalign
  These are not your teenager’s braces! Clear, removable aligners from Invisalign are discreet and comfortable. If you don’t want to tell everyone you’re straightening your teeth, then it’s likely they won’t notice. Invisalign also has a speedy track record of success-patients can often complete treatment in about a year.

• Porcelain Veneers
  Besides orthodontic treatment, these thin shells of porcelain provide the longest-lasting results. Porcelain veneers can address stubborn discolorations, and well as misshapen or misaligned teeth. Your dentist can permanently apply a few or more custom porcelain veneers to your front teeth to create your ideal smile. This cosmetic treatment is extremely secure and durable, and veneers can last for many years with the same proper care. In just two visits, you could see a new you when you look in the mirror!

• Bonding
  Chipped teeth or teeth with gaps between them can put a damper on your fantastic smile. With cosmetic bonding, our dentists can expertly and artistically correct these issues, making your smile flawless. Cosmetic bonding consists of a composite resin that’s tinted to match your smile. Once we apply the substance and seal it with a special curing light, you’ll be ready to enjoy your new look for years to come.

If you’d like straighter teeth without metal braces, call our Chesterton or Valparaiso office today. As general and cosmetic dentists, Dr. Arnold, Dr. Wargo, Dr. Shideler, and Dr. Gibson can advise you of the best solution for your unique situation.

Making one’s smile LOOK nicer is a really nice byproduct of these other things.  I need to do a better job of addressing these functional issues with patients because I know that we can help a lot more people than we are currently.  I can’t wait to get back to the office! 

The group of dentists in attendence was outstanding, and we spent a lot of time comparing notes and evaluating cases together to learn from one another’s expertise.  This one weekend will make my team even more proficient in getting results.  Dentistry is SUCH a great profession because there are SO many ways for us to impact people’s lives!

Have a fantastic week!

Jim

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)

This morning we took the kids to Ohio Street Beach and each got in a nice open water swim.  It was my first time in a wetsuit and my first time swimming in open water.  I had heard so many stories about people struggling with open water swimming and even having panic attacks in races.  I didn’t think any of that would be an issue for me b/c I’ve gotten so comfortable in the pool.  Wow – was I ever mistaken! 

The wetsuit was so tight, and the water was so cold that I felt like I couldn’t breathe.  I was really surprised to feel so uncomfortable.  Additionally, it was disorienting to swim without lines.  Every time I looked up, I was swimming in a different direction.    I will definitely need to practice this several more times before my first race.  It got a little bit more natural toward the end of my 30 minute swim, but I hope to be MUCH more comfortable before the Valpo Triathlon in July….

Jim

PS ~ Happy Memorial Day to everyone!

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)