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Question: “Dr. Arnold, it seems like every time I see my dentist, they rush me in and rush me out. My cleaning appointments never last more than twenty to thirty minutes. Is that really enough time for them to do a good job for me?” Answer: A lot...

Question: "Dr. Arnold, my lower right molars are sensitive to cold and chewing hard foods. My dentist thinks that my symptoms are a result of cracked tooth syndrome. What do you think I should I do about it?" Answer: Cracked tooth syndrome is a...

Question: “Dr. Arnold, my aunt had a large oral cancer removed last month. What are dentists doing to detect oral cancer?” Answer: Obviously, prevention of oral cancer is the most effective way to avoid being affected by this all-too-common...

Internationally known culinary and TV personality, Graham Kerr – yes, the Galloping Gourmet – will present “2020 – Upstream or Downstream: Ways to make positive, lasting changes to improve our lifestyles and health” at 5 pm, Tuesday, Feb....

Valparaiso will join the fight against heart disease in women at the Valpo Goes Red event on Wednesday, February 3 at 8:30 a.m. at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union Ballroom. The event, part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women...

Join the fight against heart disease in women at the Terry Abner Salon on Thursday, February 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event, part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, will include wine, heart-healthy hors...

Question: “Dr. Arnold, I’m supposed to get a root canal next week. If that is supposed to take care of my toothache, why do I also need a crown?” Answer: The most common purpose of root canal therapy is to eliminate pain, and in most cases...

Porter’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit -- the only program of its kind in Northwest Indiana -- will host its first Anniversary Celebration featuring a community educational open house from 4 to 6:30 pm, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 in the unit at Porter...

Question: “Dr. Arnold, I recently had a tooth removed, and my dentist says that I need to replace it. How important is this, and should I get an implant or a bridge?” Answer: After losing a tooth, it is generally very important to replace that...

The Valparaiso International Center and Sumati Yoga will be hosting a “yoga-thon” fundraiser to aid victims of last week’s earthquake in Haiti, on Saturday, January 23rd, from noon to 8pm at the Valparaiso International Center.  Yoga and...