Dr. Jim Arnold

One of the most common questions that I receive pertains to different toothbrushes and toothpastes. Everyone wants to know what products are most effective. My recommendations for dental products vary from person to person, depending upon their...

Question:“Dr. Arnold, I am interested in porcelain veneers. Will my dentist have to grind my teeth down, and will the veneers look natural?” Answer: Porcelain veneers can improve many types of aesthetically compromised smiles. They can often help...

Question: “Dr. Arnold, my dentist recently told me that I have gum disease. He told me that this can also cause other health problems. Is this true? ” Answer: Approximately seventy-five percent of American adults have some level of gum disease....

Question: “Dr. Arnold, my son is eighteen, and he began smoking this year. I understand the health risks, but can you explain the dental problems associated with smoking?” Answer: We all know the well-documented effects that smoking can have on...