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Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
posted: Mar. 25, 2026.

Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read more
Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Mar. 18, 2026.

One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 11, 2026.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 04, 2026.

Capturing the Moment At David R Steidle, DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more
My child has canker sores! How can I help?
posted: Feb. 25, 2026.

According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, Read more
The Stages of Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 18, 2026.

Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 11, 2026.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
February Is Children’s Dental Health Month
posted: Feb. 04, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more
How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
posted: Jan. 28, 2026.

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Jan. 21, 2026.

In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read more
What did the first dentures look like?
posted: Jan. 14, 2026.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 07, 2026.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 31, 2025.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- David R Steidle, DDS included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one Read more
Mamelons
posted: Dec. 24, 2025.

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Dec. 17, 2025.

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Dec. 10, 2025.

You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer Read more