posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But the doctor and our team at Steven E Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

More than one patient has come into our office and asked, “What can I do to help my teeth when wearing Invisalign?” While everyone’s teeth and dental needs are different, there Read more

posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more

posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily Read more

posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

You may have a talent for home repairs. You may be able to rebuild your computer. You may even be able to put together a whole room of furniture armed Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

At Steven E Kratofil, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

A popular option for straightening teeth at Steven E Kratofil, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

There are so many adults and teens in our Apple Valley, California office who would love to have their teeth straightened but that are unwilling to go through the long Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, the doctor Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Steven E Kratofil, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Apple Valley, California Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Invisalign, which we happily provide at Steven E Kratofil, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you've been apprehensive about the thought of metal braces. During your initial Read more