Once upon a time, porcelain veneers were adhered to teeth through the use of the same substance that we temporarily secures dentures in place. This meant that veneers would be more akin to false eyelashes – something you could put on for a few hours when you had a special occasion, but not something you could expect to adorn your smile for years on end. Luckily, the technology has come a long way, and veneers are now one of the most popular long term ways to makeover a flawed smile.
Shining Up Your Smile
Smiles do more than just help you snag a date, or make a nice picture. Every day, we smile, and it bridges gaps and gives off impressions. People that are uncomfortable or self-conscious due to a large amount of necessary dental work are likely to avoid smiling. Have you ever seen someone cover their mouth to avoid you seeing their teeth, or attempt to smile with their lips closed? Simply making that first phone call to consult with your Dr. Stewart and find out which dental work can makeover your smile can set you down the path of being able to beam brightly rather than hiding you’re your grin. (more…)
The colder weather has made its arrival and the holiday season’s fun festivities are afoot. What more exciting way to enjoy this magical time than with our Livonia tree lighting? It’s a cozy event the whole family can enjoy. So put on your coat, mittens, and hat, and get ready for a fun evening under the spectacle of lights that makes this time of year feel so special.
Nobody gets too excited about a cavity, but a tooth-colored filling? Understanding the benefits can certainly make the experience something to smile about. While you may think you’re in for a run-of-the-mill filling, this restorative dental solution actually provides a wide variety of advantages that you may be overlooking by focusing on tooth decay. Test your knowledge and scheduling your trip for your white filling may start to sound better than you thought it could.
Your Quiz
You know that ignoring your cavity will only give it time to grow, but metal fillings of the past have left much to be desired. With today’s advances in technology, we offer you tooth-colored fillings, so you can say goodbye to tooth decay and hello to improved oral health. Need a little more convincing? Learn more with the following quiz questions:
A white filling will cause just as much sensitivity as a metal one
Choosing this filling will provide you with long-term wear
Everyone will be able to see that you received a filling
This treatment is more accessible than amalgam fillings
A composite filling may allow the dentist to preserve more of your natural tooth when compared with alternative solutions
Your Answers
False. Unlike metal, composite will does not conduct heat or cold. This means your filling will not result in temperature-based sensitivity.
True. Today’s tooth-colored fillings provide you with long-term wear. Unlike metal, they bond directly to your tooth. Because they do not grow and shrink like metal, your chances of fractures or filling loss is greatly decreased.
False. Aside from your dentist, nobody will be able to tell that you have a filling. This includes you!
True. Because it is metal free, composite is safe for use by people with metal allergies as well as pregnant women.
True. Your dentist will typically not need to remove as much of your tooth tissue for a white filling, which often extends the structural integrity and life of your tooth.
About Your Livonia Dentist:
James R. Stewart, Jr, DDS, PC and our compassionate staff proudly serve patients of all ages from Livonia, Farmington Hills, Plymouth, Northville, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, and all surrounding communities. To schedule an appointment, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.
Are you one of the many people who think chewing tobacco is safer than smoking it? Some people think that because they are not inhaling cigarette or pipe smoke, they won’t get cancer associated with smoking. However, just because chewing tobacco is smokeless, doesn’t mean it’s any less harmful to your oral health. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains why smokeless tobacco isn’t any less harmful.
With the holidays right around the corner you may already be thinking about that special gift for that special person. If you’re looking for something unique, an addition to a collection, or a conversation piece for your living room wall, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, suggests visiting the Town Peddler Craft & Antique Mall in Detroit, only twenty-three minutes from Livonia.
There are many ingredients in your foods and other products that you are unaware of. If you were to read every single ingredient in every product you ever purchased it would probably add up to days, weeks, or possibly years of your lifetime. That’s why you rely on the news and research to find out what’s safe and what is not. For instance, microbeads, what are they and are they harmful? Today, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discusses microbeads in your toothpaste and tells us do they help or do they hurt?
Going to the dentist isn’t just about oral health. Your overall health and the condition of your oral health have been linked through research. Taking care of your mouth and teeth contributes to the health of the rest of your body. One hundred million Americans avoid seeing the dentist each year. Some of that number is due to dental phobia, but some is due to the fact that people don’t think dental health is all that important. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains why it is.
History is alive in Michigan and for those of you who are history buffs there is plenty to do. The leaves are beginning to change and the area is abound with beauty. Your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, suggests visiting the historical and picturesque Northville Historical Society’s Mill Race Village.
There 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.
You’ve had your teeth for quite some time now. Assuming you still have your own teeth. Teeth are made to last a lifetime and thanks to advances in dental care many people’s teeth do. Take your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart’s, short Friday dental quiz and see how you fare.
Once upon a time, porcelain veneers were adhered to teeth through the use of the same substance that we temporarily secures dentures in place. This meant that veneers would be more akin to false eyelashes – something you could put on for a few hours when you had a special occasion, but not something you could expect to adorn your smile for years on end. Luckily, the technology has come a long way, and veneers are now one of the most popular long term ways to makeover a flawed smile.
