Are you suffering from painful gums? Do find your lifestyle habits drastically affecting your oral health? If so, it may be that you find yourself in a position where you are at an increased risk for gum disease. Typical risk factors for gum disease include the following: - A failure to visit your dentist for regular checkups and oral examinations... read more »

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 »

Welcome to the dental practice of Steven P. Walker, DDS, online! With October finally here we are celebrating Halloween as well as National Dental Hygiene month. At our dental practice in Chesterton, Indiana, Dr. Steven Walker and our dedicated team want to wish our patients a happy fall season while taking care of their healthy smiles. National Dental Hygiene Month... read more »