Dr. Steven L. Steakley, DDS - St. Petersburg’s favorite dentist | 4338 1st St N. Ste E St. Petersburg, FL 33703 | (727) 822-2283
No, we aren’t talking about math! Dental calculus is a form of hardened plaque. It is caused by the continual accumulation of minerals from saliva to germs on the teeth. Its rough surface provides an ideal medium for further plaque…
“What is that vibrating tool you use to clean my teeth?” This is one of the most effective tools introduced during the 1950’s.They were initially designed to be cutting tools for cavity preparation but high speed hand pieces won out…
John Paul, DMD and editor of Today’s FDA wrote a cute list of the top five reasons why patients hate dentists alongside his list of top five reasons why dentist hate their patients. Here’s a brief summary: TOP 5 REASONS TO…
Help your kids stop zombie mouth! This two minute video is perfect for keeping them entertained while brushing! Brush for two minutes twice a day!!!
This two minute video is perfect for tooth brushing time! Remember, Two Minutes Twice a Day!!!
Remember to brush for two minutes twice a day!!
Brush with Finn and Jake Remember to brush for two minutes twice a day!
When your dentist asks if you’ve been grinding your teeth at night, there’s a good chance he or she is seeing abnormal wear and tear. The photo above is a good example of a molar whose cusp tips (high points)…
The photo above is a perfect example of what can happen when bacterial overgrowth occurs. As the filiform papilla or “fibers” on the top surface of the tongue grow in length, they also stain very easily. Dry mouth, smoking,…
American Dental Hygiene Association and Sunstar 2009 Brush Up! contest 1st place winner: Derek Sanders – Western Kentucky University