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Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
posted: Dec. 09, 2025.
Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2025.
Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
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Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 25, 2025.
Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
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Camping Oral Health Tips
posted: Nov. 18, 2025.
If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if Read more
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Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 11, 2025.
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more
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Tips for Cold and Flu Season
posted: Nov. 04, 2025.
It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
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Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 28, 2025.
If the scariest part of Halloween in Marion, Illinois is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more
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Bright Ideas for Your Smile
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.
Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
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Dental Veneers
posted: Oct. 14, 2025.
Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read more
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October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
posted: Oct. 07, 2025.
October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Marion, Illinois, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more
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Your Hard-Working Teeth
posted: Sep. 30, 2025.
Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, as Read more
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Aging and Oral Health
posted: Sep. 23, 2025.
As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of Read more
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How do I know if my gums are receding?
posted: Sep. 16, 2025.
Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read more
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How long will a root canal last?
posted: Sep. 09, 2025.
According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canals have a success rate of over 95% and in most cases they last a lifetime. There are a few factors that ensure Read more
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Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
posted: Sep. 02, 2025.
On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look Read more
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Pre-Medication
posted: Aug. 26, 2025.
At Robert Arnold, DMD, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of Read more