When you think of the benefits of preventive dentistry, you (like many other patients) may immediately think of what it takes to keep your smile clean. While cleanings and exams are certainly an essential aspect of protecting your oral health, prevention does not stop there. In fact, we focus on many factors to ensure your comprehensive oral health and daily quality of life remain intact. Wondering what else you can expect from preventive care beyond a comfortable, healthy grin? Learn more about what makes scheduling those twice-annual visits so advantageous.
Root Canals: What To Expect
When it comes to receiving dental care, patients often feel unsure about what to expect. In some cases, this lack of information can become quite the stumbling block. For instance, if you are not sure what to expect from root canal treatment, you may hesitate to schedule a necessary appointment due to your fear of the unknown. Fortunately, we are more than happy to provide you with the missing details that will help you feel confident and reassured about your upcoming restorative treatment.
How Do My Kids Avoid Cavities?
Parents often ask our team, “How do my kids avoid cavities?” No one wants their child to suffer from toothaches and discomfort. Fortunately, children’s dentistry offers a few easy steps to protect little smiles from tooth decay. Changes to children’s diets and a preventive approach to oral care can reduce the risk of tooth decay in little smiles.
3 Facts About Implants And Jaw Health
When you begin learning about all of the exciting benefits of dental implants, you may focus heavily on what your new smile will look like and feel like. What you may overlook is the important connection between your jaw health and the implants. By learning more about this topic, you will come to further understand concerns like candidacy and the long-term effects of implant placement. Fortunately, the more you know, the easier it will be to press forward on your journey toward restoring the completion and health of your smile.
Full Dentures: Take This Quiz
Patients dealing with significant tooth loss will quickly discover that the side effects can make daily tasks extremely difficult to accomplish. You may have once enjoyed mealtime and now worry about which types of foods you can comfortably eat. You may have once enjoyed speaking with friends and loved ones and now feel embarrassed by your trouble with enunciating your words. Fortunately, full dentures offer convenient teeth replacement for one or both arches of teeth. Think you know all there is to know? Test your knowledge and speak with us soon about how dentures can restore your smile and your quality of life.
Ask Dr. Stewart About TMD
Dr. James Stewart is a general and cosmetic dentist from Livonia, MI. Today, Dr. Stewart answers a question about a surprisingly-widespread-but-rarely-discussed issue: TMJ Disorder.
Dear Dr. Stewart: I’ve noticed lately that my jaw either makes this popping or crackling sound. Is this something serious? Do I see a dentist or my doctor?
Have Questions About Partials?
Have you been struggling to choose a tooth replacement solution for your multiple missing teeth? If so, we understand that the decision is a big one to make. First, you want to make sure you feel fully informed about the variety of options at your disposal. Then, of course, when you begin narrowing down your selections, you will likely find your questions about each one become more and more particular. As for patients considering partial dentures, a common area of concern includes support, since partials are removable. Allow us to provide some additional information to clear up your curiosity.
Dental Bridges: The Process
Have you recently learned about the benefits of dental bridges? Perhaps you are missing two teeth side-by-side and cannot wait to have your smile looking complete again. Maybe you are tired of wearing a partial denture and are looking forward to the solid daily wear of a fixed prosthetic. Whatever your particular reason for feeling excited, we understand that you may also be feeling somewhat hesitant if you’re not sure what to expect from the process. Rest assured, receiving a bridge is straightforward – before you know it, your smile and daily quality of life will be restored.
Partial Crowns? What Are They?
Just when you think you know all there is to know about restorative dentistry and the benefits of dental crowns, you find out there’s something called a three-quarter crown. Rest easy – this is not really what it sounds like, nor is it difficult to understand. Partial crowns provide patients with an extended treatment options that promote long-term oral health and the ability to preserve as much natural tooth tissue as possible. Fortunately, having access to a full spectrum of restorative solutions means exceptional protection for the structure, health, and beauty of your smile.
Don’t Skip Your Dental Filling!
When your tooth still feels completely comfortable but we let you know you’re suffering from tooth decay, you may feel like you have all the time in the world to schedule your dental filling. However, this is simply not the case. We encourage our patients to avoid becoming fooled by a lack of discomfort. In fact, the sooner you visit us for a filling, the easier it is to prevent discomfort altogether in addition to a variety of other potential consequences. Wondering what those might be? Learn more about why you shouldn’t skip your filling, and you’ll be better prepared to protect your smile.