If you ever wonder why your dentist has dental hygienists at Steven P. Walker, DDS, Dr. Steven Walker is happy to tell you why! Dental hygienists can help you and your smile in many ways. First, they can take X-rays of your mouth. This can benefit you and your smile because it can provide pictures of areas of your smile... read more »
When seeking out or using medications to help treat your oral health, speak with your dentist to find products that are safe and effective. Here are a few tips about medications and oral health and what ailments and side effects to your oral health that can occur due to medication use: - Oral medications that are inhaled can lead to... read more »
Do you know of the American Dental Association? If not, that’s quite alright! Our professional dental team here at Steven P. Walker, DDS in Chesterton, Indiana, is happy to tell you about the American Dental Association, and why we are proud to be part of their organization. The American Dental Association, which is also known as the ADA, is an... read more »
Fillings are designed to replace an area of decayed tooth enamel to fully repair the tooth’s function. This involves removing a little bit of the surrounding tooth enamel to ensure a clean surface to bind the filling in place. If new cavity forms on a previously repaired tooth, there might not be enough strong tooth enamel remaining to viably secure... read more »
Are you ever concerned about your oral health? Do you ever think about how you could keep your teeth healthy and strong? If so, you may know that flossing and brushing are crucial components of protecting your oral health. Still, would you be interested in learning that many Americans could actually improve their flossing technique? If you want to get... read more »
If you are looking to upgrade or enhance the look and feel of your teeth, a dental restoration could do wonders for your smile. Whether you are looking to improve the look of your natural teeth or conceal them for a better smile all together, there are many therapies that can assist you. What kind of smile restoration do you... read more »
You probably know that you should brush your teeth every day for two minutes at a time. You also know that you should floss every day. Have you ever been told that bleeding gums is a normal part of caring for your pearly whites? Sadly, this isn’t true. In fact, bleeding gums could actually indicate more serious issues. One of... read more »
If you engage in contact sports or other athletic activities, you might consider wearing a sports mouth guard to protect your pearly whites. This simple appliance shields your smile from injury by covering and cushioning the upper teeth and gums, and by preventing accidental harm to your jaws and lips as well. Which sports can a sports mouth guard help? The... read more »
Most pieces of removable dental work, like dentures, are designed to naturally fit with the surrounding teeth or gums. Despite this firm fit, many people will use denture adhesive to provide an extra-tight fit and to block out stray food particles. Should a few stray food particles work their way into the base of your dentures, you should completely rinse... read more »
Did you know, during the holidays, more people are prone to cavities and gum disease? That is because, with so many sugary treats and fantastic feasts at our disposal, people often forget to keep their teeth in great shape. That is why, here at Steven P. Walker, DDS in Chesterton, Indiana, we want to provide you with a few tips... read more »