Some words just sound unpleasant. Take the word abscess for instance. It is unpalatable. It sounds gross. Of course, an abscess is gross. If you’ve never had an abscess you might wonder what it is. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart explains dental abscesses.
Almond Joy the Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo
Winter 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.
How Your Teeth Identify You
If you watch police procedurals on TV then you already know that your teeth can be used to identify you. Let’s see how much you know about how and why? Take your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart’s true and false quiz to find out more about how your teeth identify you. (more…)
Maintain Your Youth with a Healthy Smile
Have 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.
What Smoking Does to Your Oral Health
Have 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.
When It Comes to Oral Health 2012 British Olympic Athletes Have Nothing To Cheer About
Do 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.
FAQs About Bruxing
Most 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.
Toothpaste FAQs
People tend to take things like toothbrushes and toothpastes for granted. They have been around since you were born. You never gave a thought to when they were invented, how they are made, or what they consist of. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, shares some interesting FAQS about toothpaste.
Coffee and Dental Health
There have been mixed reviews when it comes to how coffee affects your dental health. Is it good for your teeth or bad for your teeth? Are you a coffee drinker? How much do you know about its effects on your teeth? Take your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart’s true and false quiz to find out.
Eating Disorders and Oral Health
According to the National Eating Disorder Association 10 million American women suffer from some type of eating disorder. Men suffer from eating disorders, too. According to a Newsweek survey, 40 percent of 131 Cornell University football players engaged in bingeing and purging, in order to help stay in shape. Eating disorders can last from one to over 15 years. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discusses eating disorders and their effect on oral health.