When tooth decay or damage is so severe that it extends through the outer enamel and dentine layers of a tooth into the inner pulp layer, a root canal may be your best solution to eliminate pain and prevent further… Read More
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Emergency Dentistry Annapolis: You’re in good Hands with Dr. Steckler
What is a Dental Emergency? A dental emergency is any oral health problem that could be potential serious and should not be ignored, including: Toothache A Chipped or Broken Tooth Knocked-out Tooth Broken Braces Abscess Soft Tissue Injuries Extruded Tooth… Read More
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Cosmetic Dentistry from your Annapolis Dentist, Dr. Steckler
For more than 20 years, Dr. Steckler has been providing comprehensive family dental care for the people of Annapolis, Maryland and the surrounding area. From regular checkups to cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Steckler handles it all. Best of all, almost every… Read More
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Are Sports Drinks, like Gatorade, bad for your Teeth?
We all know that sodas are bad for our teeth, but did you know that sports drinks, like Gatorade, actually erode teeth faster than Coke? Pretty shocking, isn’t it? Well, according to a University of Iowa School of Dentistry study… Read More
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Good Oral Hygiene: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Tooth Retention
A 2003 United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) phone survey of 50,635 adults over the age of 65 found that the number of elderly individuals retaining their natural teeth has increased steadily. The phone survey included all… Read More
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Brighten your Smile with these Oral Health tips from your Annapolis Dentist
Over time, your once bright smile may start to fade. Your pearly whites many not look so pearly. Your once…well, you get the idea. Without proper attention, your smile may begin to show its age, Luckily, there are several simple… Read More
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Fixing Crooked Teeth at Annapolis Dental Care
There are two things that can really hurt a person’s smile: discolored and crooked teeth. Even if your teeth are perfectly healthy, discoloration or crookedness may still prevent you from putting your best foot forward when you smile. Causes of… Read More
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Common Toothbrushing Mistakes explained by your Annapolis Dentist
Everyone knows they should brush their teeth. However, many people do not know HOW to brush their teeth. As a result, cavities, gum disease, and other oral health problems can occur. So to help you avoid these issues, we have… Read More
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Treating Halitosis (Chronic Bad Breath) is not as hard as you may think
Whoa! Bad breath can be a big, embarrassing problem. It can make you self-conscious and get in the way of your social life. Luckily, battling back against bad breath is not as hard as you may think. Most of the… Read More
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Childhood Obesity and Oral Health: Is there a connection?
According to a new study, overweight children ARE NOT at a higher risk of dental problems than children who maintain a healthy weight. According to researchers, a number of other factors, not weight, contribute to oral health problems. These researchers… Read More