What is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?

bondingThere are many cosmetic dental treatments available. Some are more invasive than others which probably means they are more expensive too. Others are quick, simple, and less costly. Some people will opt for the more costly, invasive treatment, while others prefer the opposite. Cosmetic bonding is one of the easiest and least expensive cosmetic dental procedures. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart explains cosmetic bonding.

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Almond Joy the Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo

rooWinter is not here yet and even if it were you can still visit the zoo! The zoo is always an exciting and entertaining place to spend time for people of all ages. Bring the kids, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandma and grandpa. Your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, suggests visiting Almond Joy, the Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo, the Zoo’s September animal attraction.

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Maintain Your Youth with a Healthy Smile

smilesHave you ever noticed how much better someone looks when they smile? Their face looks more youthful and they look more approachable, and more attractive. When you don’t smile, you look grumpy (even if you’re not), older, and less attractive. That’s why taking care of your smile is important. If you’re proud of your smile you will smile more, and smiling can make you look younger. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, suggests ways to maintain your youth with a healthy smile.

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What Smoking Does to Your Oral Health

smokeHave you ever seen pictures of teeth with nicotine and tar stains? That’s what smoking does to your teeth, but it doesn’t stop there. Smoking is detrimental to your health in a variety of ways and that includes your oral health. Consider this, your sucking toxins straight into your mouth. Sure your cigarette has a small filter, but how much do you suppose that protects you? Today, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discusses what smoking does to your oral health.

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When It Comes to Oral Health 2012 British Olympic Athletes Have Nothing To Cheer About

athlDo you envy athletes? Particularly Olympic ones? They are in great shape and healthy in so many ways. You may be surprised to realize then, that you may have a healthier mouth. According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, when it comes to oral health, the 2012 British Olympic athletes have nothing to cheer about.  Read on as your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, shares the results of the study.

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FAQs About Bruxing

bruMost people do not have a perfect bite, but there bite is close enough not to cause problems. During the resting position for a perfect bite your lips are together but your upper and lower teeth do not touch. Your teeth should only touch when you are talking, chewing, or swallowing. However, have you ever heard of bruxing? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, shares some important FAQS about bruxing.

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