Month: October 2011

The History of Dental Hygiene

You use dental products every day to keep your teeth and gums healthy. The dental cleaning tools and techniques we use today are much different than those our ancestors used. Let’s take a look at the history of dental hygiene. Toothbrush According to historians, the first people to use a toothbrush were the Hindus, in… Read more »

Operation Gratitude: Halloween Candy Buy Back

Save your unopened Halloween candy and help Dr. Stewart give back to our troops overseas!   As an active member in his community, Dr. Stewart honors the sacrifice our service men and women make every day on the battle field. That is why he is participating in Halloween Candy Buy Back again this year. Read… Read more »

Young Musicians, Healthy Smiles

Is your child learning to play an instrument? So much has been said about the importance of wearing an athletic mouth guard during sports, but other extra-curricular activities can affect your child’s teeth, including band and orchestra. Problem Instruments Instruments played by biting onto a mouthpiece can cause problems with upper teeth alignment. The clarinet, especially,… Read more »

Livonia, MI Dentist Explains Conservative Cosmetic Dentistry

You might not think about Dr. Stewart as an artist, but one look at his smile makeover patients would change that. Dr. Stewart offers general dentistry, children’s dentistry, and even sleep apnea treatment. Many people don’t know that he’s a talented cosmetic dentist, as well. At Dr. Stewart’s Livonia dentist office, you have access to… Read more »

Livonia, MI Halloween Candy Buy Back

Halloween Candy Buy Back Dr. Stewart and our team are happy to announce that we will host another year of Halloween Candy Buy Back. The week following Halloween, any time our office is open, bring your child up with his or her unopened, leftover Halloween candy. Dr. Stewart will pay $1 per pound (limit 5… Read more »

Oral Appliance Therapy vs. CPAP for Sleep Apnea

If you’re one of the approximately 18 million people that suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you might have already seen a doctor for treatment. OSA occurs when the soft tissues in the back of the throat obstruct breathing to prevent continuous airflow during sleep. “Apnea” means a cessation of breathing. This interruption in breathing… Read more »

Sleep Apnea and Brain Damage

Awareness about the detrimental effects of sleep apnea is increasing. Sleep apnea is responsible for a growing list of health problems for millions of individuals. Some of these troubles are less urgent,  but some are life threatening. James Stewart, DDS, is a sleep apnea expert, and he offers various treatment options to help his patients… Read more »

Deadly Tooth Decay?

When was the last time you had a cavity?  Many people today—adults in particular—cannot distinctly recall  the last time they had one. Fortunately, resources for taking care of our teeth are better than ever… Many water supplies have adequate fluoride to strengthen teeth against decay. New technology and materials have improved toothbrushes, floss, and other… Read more »