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Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
posted: Sep. 11, 2024.

A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read more
Summer Smiles
posted: Sep. 04, 2024.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 28, 2024.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
Oral Health Concerns Specific to Pregnant Women
posted: Aug. 21, 2024.

A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and Read more
Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
posted: Aug. 14, 2024.

Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read more
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 07, 2024.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
What is hyperdontia?
posted: Jul. 31, 2024.

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at David Read more
How to get Brighter Teeth for Life
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.

Have you ever wondered why some people have dull and yellow teeth, while others have bright, white smiles? It’s not luck. Everyone’s teeth naturally dull over time because of aging and Read more
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at David R Steidle, DDS ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, Read more
Diabetes and Dental Care
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.

When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, the doctor and our team want you Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
In the Pink
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids’ Smiles
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.

The grown-ups in your life want you to have a healthy, happy smile. That’s why they help you brush and floss, and make sure you come see the doctor for Read more
Should Children Use Whitening Products?
posted: Jun. 12, 2024.

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more
Water Features
posted: Jun. 05, 2024.

Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more
What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
posted: May 29, 2024.

What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more