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
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Tooth Decay Prevention Tips from your Annapolis Dentist
What is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is the destruction of the tooth structure, the protective enamel, and the dentin layer of the tooth. What Causes Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is caused when foods containing carbohydrates – such as breads, cereals,… Read More
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Restoring your Smile: Your Annapolis Dentist Explains how
Over time, like anything, your smile will fade. Your teeth will stain, cavities will form, teeth may break, tooth decay may set in and more. Luckily, you do not have to settle for a lackluster smile any longer. Dr. Steckler… Read More
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10 Oral Hygiene Tips from your Annapolis Dentist, Dr. Steckler
When it comes to good oral hygiene, who knows better than your dentist? This is why Dr. Steckler of Annapolis Dental Care has outlined some of the top oral hygiene tips to help keep your teeth white and your smile… Read More