After spending a day outside in the cold weather, you’re going to want to warm up your body with a cup of hot cocoa. On December 13, you should celebrate National Cocoa Day by learning about the tooth benefits and risks of your hot beverage, and visiting Dr. Stewart to make sure your teeth stay… Read more »
Month: November 2011
National Hand Washing Awareness Week
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, “The most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands.” The first full week of December (4-10) is National Hand Washing Awareness Week, a campaign focusing on hand washing at the beginning of flu season. Use this hand… Read more »
Teeth Chattering in the Cold
The cold weather is upon us, and you need to keep your body warm. When you’re cold, you may notice your body shivers and your jaw shakes, causing your teeth to bump against each other. This action, called chattering, helps your body stay warm. What is chattering? The hypothalamus part of your brain helps keep… Read more »
10 Tips to Avoid Over-Indulging This Thanksgiving
Overeating makes you feel sick, sluggish, and uncomfortable. After eating your large Thanksgiving meal, you may feel too full – and if you keep overindulging on leftovers, treats, and holiday sweets, you might pack on the holiday pounds. Here are 10 quick tips to help you avoid overindulging on Thursday and throughout the season. Watch… Read more »
The Legend of the Wishbone
As a kid, did you always fight over the turkey wishbone so you could pull it apart and make a wish? This common Thanksgiving tradition has a story behind it. What is the wishbone? The v-shaped bone rests over the breastbone of a bird, like the collarbone in a human. It is most commonly found… Read more »
Phased Full-Mouth Dental Rehabilitation
This is a patient story that we are really excited about! Our patient, Ron, expressed a desire to improve his smile. A thorough exam and analysis revealed that Ron had some issues with his bite that had to be addressed for his cosmetic treatment to be stable and successful. We made impressions of his teeth… Read more »
Dr. Stewart Receives Fellowship in Pierre Fauchard Academy
Dr. James Stewart aims to provide the best care possible for his patients. In addition to taking continuing education courses, he stays active in the dental community and dentistry organizations. Dr. Stewart was recently awarded fellowship with the Pierre Fauchard Academy. The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an international dental organization. The Academy was named after… Read more »
Test Yourself for Bad Breath
We all cringe at the thought of having bad breath. It can be embarrassing and unhealthy. You may do what you can to avoid it, but how do you know if you actually suffer from halitosis? Cupping your hands and breathing into them is an old trick, but it doesn’t really work. The bad odor… Read more »