Now that we are into 2026, it’s time to get ready for a new year. This is always a great time to sit and plan our goals for the next 12 months, and if you have made improving your oral health the main focus of your New Year’s Resolutions, we’re certainly glad to hear it. We could all use a refresher on brushing and flossing from time to time, and this can be a real opportunity to take care of your smile with effective prevention.
When you’re ready for a refresh, call Dr. James R. Stewart in Livonia, MI. Our office understands the importance of having a complete and quality smile, and we know that in order to keep one, you need to do a couple things. Even when you keep up with your brushing and flossing like you are supposed to, you still need to see your dentist at least twice each year for a routine cleaning and an examination. So, let’s work together to improve your oral health.
Taking the time for a checkup can make a real impact. Schedule your next visit with Dr. Stewart and we’ll make a plan together.
As we get ready to see our friends and family for that very important holiday, it is important to keep your smile in mind. There are so many tasty treats out there this time of the year, so it’s not a good time to avoid your brushing and flossing. And if you’re feeling a little 
So, make sure you’re there for them when they need you. Periodontal tissue, also known as your gums, serves to protect the structures of your smile, and this support cannot be understated. Teeth have a tough time staying upright and strong without the help of your gums, but unfortunately, if you go a little light on your brushing and flossing, they can become infected and inflamed. Periodontal disease is routinely identified as the 
When you wake up in the morning, your teeth are there waiting for you. They follow you around throughout the day, as well, helping you to speak, chew, and smile. But they are not invulnerable and if you have recently cracked, chipped, or broken one or more of your natural teeth, then it’s time to talk to your dentist about it. We are here to help people 
As oral health providers, we are only as good as our tools and our processes. That means that we need to keep up with the latest in dental technology to be able to offer the most advanced care that we can to our patients. From 
A yellowed or dull set of teeth can really hold you back. The simple truth is that other people notice the quality of your smile, and when something’s off, it can affect those first impressions. So, if you have been struggling with your smile due to enamel stains, then 
If you’ve been struggling with your sleep, know that you are not alone. Chronic obstructive sleep apnea is a highly prevalent sleep disorder which affects millions of Americans on a nightly basis. This happens when your palate or throat tissue becomes a little too soft during your deepest form of sleep, allowing your own body to block your airway. The pauses in breath associated with 
This time of the year, everyone scrambles to take advantage of the remaining warm days. There aren’t that many of them left, so we all want to go enjoy our time; but if you’re behind on your dental appointments, autumn offers some other opportunities. You can find your way back to a positive schedule of prevention with your next biannual checkup, and we can talk about your goals for the end of this year and the start of the next. Dental 
Your smile does a lot of the work for you in your daily life. Without a full and complete smile, it’s tough to make a great first impression, let alone enjoy yourself when you meet new people. Thankfully, there are more options than ever in
Your smile is a huge part of who you are, and it needs consistent care to keep at a quality that you can be proud of. One area where patients tend to slip up is in their gum health, and it can be easy to do if you’re not careful. While your teeth are certainly the stars of the show, they need some help from the supporting cast. And when you go a little