Patients in Milledgeville, GA struggling with bruxism have access to effective treatments for keeping their teeth healthy and beautiful with treatments offered by Dr. Frank Arnold

Milledgeville, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/28/2016 -- Milledgeville, GA general and cosmetic dentist Dr. Frank Arnold is helping patients who struggle with bruxism find an effective solution for protecting their teeth from the harmful effects of grinding while improving the aesthetics of their smiles as well. By offering cosmetic crowns, Dr. Arnold can help patients preserve the health and appearance of their smiles for years to come.

Bruxism is the involuntary or habitual grinding of the teeth and is a condition that affects 30-40 million children and adults in the United States. For most patients, this occurs during sleep, but for some, it can also occur when patients are particularly stressed or preoccupied during waking hours. Not only can bruxism lead to conditions like soreness, headaches, and jaw discomfort, but it can also take a toll on the health of patient's teeth. This constant grinding and clenching can slowly wear the teeth down over time, leading to sensitive teeth or even tooth pain as the enamel and dentin is worn away. With dental crowns, Dr. Arnold can help protect patient's teeth from this constant wearing while improving their appearance.

Crowns can restore teeth that are already broken or cracked due to bruxism, but can also protect weak teeth that have been compromised due to excessive grinding. In other instances, crowns can cover misshapen or discolored teeth and can even be attached to dental implants to provide a natural-looking and functional replacement to missing teeth.

Dr. Arnold works with each patient closely to design crowns for their teeth that are the shape, size, and color they prefer. Some patients prefer a bright, white "Hollywood" style smile, while others prefer a more natural looking option. Dr. Arnold customizes these options to ensure that patients ultimately receive a confident and healthy smile.

Patients who struggle with bruxism can also find treatment for the root cause of their condition at Dr. Arnold's office. He has been trained to offer custom oral appliances that can effectively deprogram the tense muscles of the jaw to prevent continued bruxism and clenching.

About Dr. Frank Arnold
Dr. Arnold is one of the most experienced and trusted dentists in the Milledgeville, GA area. He received his DMD degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry and has been practicing for more than 35 years. He is proud to offer some of the latest and most advanced treatments available in the dental industry.

For more information about Dr. Frank Arnold and the treatments he offers patients in Milledgeville, GA who struggle with bruxism, please visit http://drfrankarnolddmd.com/.

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Milledgeville, GA dentist Dr. Frank Arnold offers root canal therapy for restoration of infected teeth

Milledgeville, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/08/2016 -- Georgia dentist Dr. Frank Arnold is emphasizing the important role that root canal therapy can play in protecting the foundation of patient's smile in the instance of infected teeth. When a patient has an infected tooth, root canal therapy is the much-preferred option compared to extraction in order to help keep the patient's oral health the best condition possible.

Many patients do not understand the ramifications that tooth extraction can have on their smile when their infected tooth could have been saved using root canal therapy. While tooth extraction is generally the less expensive option up-front, Dr. Arnold cautions patients that they will likely pay for the consequences years down the road. When a salvageable tooth is extracted due to partial infection, it leaves nothing behind to support the bone, tissues, and other teeth that surround that tooth. Over time, this leads to jaw bone depletion and gum resorption, which can eventually lead to the loss of the surrounding teeth as well.

Root canal therapy preserves the healthy portion of the tooth after removing the infected portion that presents danger to the patient's oral health. It keeps the root of the tooth intact, leaving it in place to support the surrounding jawbone, gum tissues, and surrounding teeth. Once the root canal therapy is completed, Dr. Arnold places an artificial porcelain crown that restores the aesthetics of the infected tooth.

Dr. Arnold advises patients that if they are experiencing any symptoms of pain in the tooth when biting down, tooth pain while chewing, facial swelling, or oversensitivity of the teeth with hot or cold drinks, they may be dealing with an infected tooth that is in need of root canal therapy. Diagnosing and treating infected teeth at their earlier stages is important in preventing the spread of the infection into the jawbone or face which can lead to more severe health problems.

Contrary to what most patients think, root canal therapy is actually associated with very little pain. Any pain or discomfort experienced during the procedure is typically only during the initial application of anesthetic. However, Dr. Arnold offers oral sedation services to help patients have a comfortable, painless dental visit from start to finish.

About Dr. Frank Arnold
Dr. Arnold has more than three decades of experience as a dental professional. In addition to root canal therapy and oral sedation, Dr. Arnold offers a variety of other dental services including veneers, teeth whitening, treatment for TMD, and more.

To learn more about Dr. Frank Arnold, the root canal therapy he provides, or the oral sedation services he offers for Milledgeville, GA patients, please visit DrFrankArnolddmd.com.

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Dr. Frank Arnold, Milledgeville dentists helps patients relieve symptoms of jaw and facial pain with latest treatment

Milledgeville, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/02/2015 -- Dr. Frank Arnold, general and cosmetic dentist in Milledgeville, GA is helping patients in the Macon area who struggle with jaw and facial pain as a result of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) find relief from their symptoms with some of the latest treatments available in the dental industry. Dr. Arnold can help patients accurately diagnose and treat the symptoms they are experiencing related to TMD.

TMD, also known as TMJ, is a complex medical condition that can involve a variety of symptoms. While TMD is not life threatening, its effect can have a detrimental effect on the patient's quality of life as it interferes with everyday activity like speaking, chewing, sleeping, and more.

This condition affects the jaw joint and surrounding tendons, muscles, and tissues. Patients struggling with TMD often experience clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw, difficulty chewing, facial swelling, limited ability to open the mouth very wide, and a tired feeling in the face. In certain instances, TMD can also affect the health of patient's teeth due to excessive clenching or grinding.

TMD patients who visit Dr. Arnold's office can receive a comprehensive evaluation that can help determine the root cause of their symptoms. Dr. Arnold carefully assesses the patient's bite and jaw movement and uses the information to design a custom oral appliance that the patient usually wears at night. This removable appliance is designed in a way that prevents the jaw from staying locked in a tense position, essentially deprogramming the muscles.

In addition to offering treatment for TMD, Dr. Arnold and his staff also provide a full lineup of services for general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Patients of Dr. Arnold have access to cosmetic services such as veneers, teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, and gum treatment. Dr. Arnold also offers permanent dental implants in-office to help patients who have missing teeth get the permanent smiles they've been missing out on.

About Dr. Frank Arnold
Dr. Arnold has more than 30 years of experience in the dental industry. He completed his undergraduate education at Auburn University and received his dental degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1981. Throughout his career, he has become known as one of the most experienced and trusted dental professionals in the Milledgeville, GA area.

To learn more about Dr. Frank Arnold and the treatments and services he offers Milledgeville, GA patients who are struggling with TMD or other jaw and facial pain, please visit www.drfrankarnolddmd.com.

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Dr. Frank Arnold in Milledgeville, GA offers patients the latest in dental technology to restore patients’ smiles

Milledgeville, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/26/2015 -- Dr. Frank Arnold, general and cosmetic dentist in Milledgeville, GA is helping adult patients achieve a perfect smile even after permanent tooth loss using the latest advances in dental technology. With permanent dental implants, Dr. Arnold is able to give patients an ideal alternative for their missing permanent teeth that looks, feels, and functions just like the natural tooth that was once in its place.

Millions of adult Americans each year lose permanent teeth as a result of injury, decay, gum disease, or other health conditions. Traditionally, adults with missing teeth generally had to rely on removable prosthetics or bridges to conceal the cosmetic flaw of the missing tooth, however, these devices do not restore full function to the patient's mouth. Additionally, adults with no permanent teeth and those relying on removable dentures still struggle with their devices not fitting properly and not allowing them to have full chewing function. With dental implants, however, Dr. Arnold is able to restore full function and aesthetics to patients' smiles in a way that can last for a lifetime.

Dental implants are small metal screws that are surgically inserted into the jawbone of the patient that, once healed, support a porcelain crown that mimics the look of a natural tooth. This two-piece unit mimics the structure and function of a natural tooth root and crown. Dental implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth, or entire top and bottom arches of missing teeth, depending on the unique needs of the patient.

When completed properly the permanent implants can last for the lifetime of the patient. First, Dr. Arnold carefully screens each patient to ensure that they are a good candidate for dental implants, and can provide bone grafting where necessary for patients whose jaw bone is not dense enough to support a dental implant. Once the dental implant is surgically placed in the patient's bone, it is given several months to heal and bond with the natural surrounding bone and tissue. At that point, Dr. Arnold then works with the patient to design a porcelain crown that is the size, shape, and shade that the patient prefers and that will blend in with the surrounding teeth.

About Dr. Frank Arnold
Dr. Frank Arnold has been practicing dentistry for more than 30 years and offers a variety of dental services at his Milledgeville, GA office beyond dental implants. Some of these include veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, root canal therapy, and treatment for TMD.

For more information about Dr. Frank Arnold and the dental implants he offers at his Milledgeville, GA practice, please visit www.drfrankarnolddmd.com.

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