Custom-Made Porcelain Dental Veneers May Be the Key to a Beautiful Smile

If an unappealing smile has you feeling awkward in social situations, Dr. Steven Walker may recommend dental veneers to beautify your teeth. Our dentist at Steven P. Walker, DDS has the experience, training, and tools to create custom-made dental veneers to improve your smile’s overall appearance. A dental veneer is a thin, porcelain shell designed to fit over the front... read more »

Got Sensitive and Yellow Teeth? Here’s How to Whiten Your Smile

If you have sensitive teeth that you’re interested in whitening, then you need to be careful. Some whitening treatments can make the pain and sensitivity worse. So, it’s important to select the right treatment before you dive right into whitening your smile. Our dentist, Dr. Steven Walker, is happy to help you do so by giving you some tips. It’s... read more »

Got Mouthguard Questions? We’re Happy to Help

Mouthguards are strong dental appliances that can help you and your smile, especially while you are active. Because there are so many options available and not everyone seems to use mouthguards, you might have some questions about the appliance. So, to help you, our dentist, Dr. Steven Walker, is happy to give you answers to commonly asked questions about mouthguards... read more »

Your Dental Hygienist Can Benefit You and Your Smile in Many Ways

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 »

The American Dental Association 101

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 »

A Tooth with a Previous Filling Might Need to Be Treated with a Crown

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 »

Flossing: The Facts

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 »

What Kind of Smile Restoration Do You Need?

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 »

Bleeding Gums: What You Should Know

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 »