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 self-conscious about your smile as you walk into the Christmas party, use it as motivation.
Here at our office, Dr. James R. Stewart works to help people make their way to the smile they want. Having a set of teeth that you actually enjoy showing off can make a real difference in your daily experience. So, when cosmetic issues like enamel staining or misalignment affect your ability to love your smile, be sure to tell your dentist about it.
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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 
Whether we like it or not, we’re all growing older. That means that we need to know how to navigate our bodies, as there can be some shifts in how we operate. Oral health is one area where it is important to keep an eye on changes, as it becomes significantly tougher to maintain a complete, quality smile as you age. Your