When a tooth becomes infected, this could mean serious discomfort that grows more severe with time. To avoid losing the tooth and protect the stability and alignment of your smile, your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest treatment with an endodontic procedure. In today’s blog, find out how a root canal could help save your smile.
Our last blog focused on partial dentures for advanced tooth loss. But what about severe tooth loss? For smiles missing most or all of their teeth, a complete prosthetic is necessary. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain how we craft and secure a full set of dentures, and ensure they provide a lifelike appearance.
When you lose all of your teeth, we may suggest a full set of dentures. If you lose one tooth, a bridge might be the best choice. But what if you have several gaps in your smile, but enough natural teeth remain to prevent the need for a full prosthetic? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will discuss how we restore smiles with partial denture.
When you lose a tooth, we could address the gap with a strong, lifelike prosthetic that is also more affordable than dental implants. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will look at how we replace missing teeth with a bridge, and how we ensure they look natural and last for many years to come.
When a patient comes to us with a chipped or cracked tooth, or an advanced case of tooth decay, they may need more than a filling or dental bonding. Instead, we may prescribe a dental crown! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will discuss the different between full and partial crowns, and explain which one might be right for you!
Did you know that metal fillings are not the only option available to treat your cavities? In fact, we have a metal-free material that can be tinted to blend with the tooth, matching the rest of your smile. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist explains when you should seek treatment, and how our fillings look so natural.
When you have a stained tooth, you undergo treatment with teeth whitening to brighten it. But what if you have a misshapen tooth, or one that has become damaged? To offer cosmetic repair, and in as little as one visit, your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest treatment with dental bonding and contouring!
For people with unsightly teeth stains, we have professional care to break them up and brighten smiles, often by several shades! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist is going to explain how we remove stains, and what can be done to protect both the health and beauty of your smile from home.
Taking care of your grin is a constant task. From making sure to practice excellent preventive care at home through brushing and flossing, attending routine examinations and cleanings, and even taking into account your diet and beverage consumption, it can become tiring at times. Even when you follow these steps closely, outside forces can play a factor in your smile’s appearance, including items that stain your teeth or even physical accidents that cause chips and cracks. Having a healthy smile is one thing, but having a healthy smile that you love and feel confident in is another, and that is why your Livonia, MI dentist at James Stewart, DDS wants to inform you about three ways veneers can address cosmetic inconsistencies.
At each stage of our life, we need different levels of care for our smile. As a child, the focus is on making sure teeth erupt and develop properly, and that cavities stay at bay. As we grow older, we focus on gum health and other common issues. But what about senior care? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist discusses our approach to senior dentistry.