August 2014: Explore Greenfield Village in Dearborn MI

trainAre you a family of history buffs or are you just looking for something interesting and mesmerizing to do?  Dearborn MI features 4 one-of-a-kind attractions including The Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, a factory tour, and an IMAX. Take in all four at once, or one at a time. Your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart suggests starting with a day with the family learning about and exploring three centuries of American life at Greenfield Village, Dearborn MI.

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Why Extract A Tooth?

extractionWith all the dental treatments available today, it seems the need to extract a tooth would be passé. So, why do dentists still extract teeth?  Aside from wisdom teeth which often need to be extracted to prevent future problems, there are reasons dentists choose tooth extraction as the treatment of choice. Today, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart discusses reasons to extract a tooth.

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August 2014: Marvins Marvelous Mechanical Museum, Farmington Hills, MI

comm3Do you and your kids love the wacky and the wonderful? If so, you are going to love this museum. If you are looking for something unusual and unique to do with the family, look no further. Your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart recommends a visit to Marvins Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills, MI.  Read on for more info.

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Oral Health Facts For Seniors

agingYour bodies change as you age. You lose muscle mass, bone density, strength, balance, memory, and teeth. But, you don’t necessarily have to lose your teeth. The loss of your teeth is something you can help prevent.  According to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), nearly 250 million people throughout the US, Japan, and Europe suffer from tooth loss.  In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart shares other important oral health facts for seniors.

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Which Toothpaste Is Right For You?

tpasteOxygenated toothpaste can be beneficial to your oral health. In fact it is often prescribed for patients who have oral health issues such as periodontal disease, chronic bad breath, or other issues. In a previous blog, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart mentioned using oxygenated toothpaste to brush your tongue and reduce bad breath. Today he discusses other benefits of oxygenated toothpaste.

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Facts About Childhood Caries

babydentIt probably wouldn’t come as a surprise if you heard that childhood caries (tooth decay) was a serious problem in third world countries. But what if you were told that it was a serious problem right here in the U.S.? Well it is. Why is tooth decay serious? Because you need your teeth to eat. You need healthy strong teeth to be able to crunch on healthy fruits and vegetables. You need strong teeth to eat an apple, and a simple apple contains vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B-6, dietary fiber, phytonutrients, calcium, potassium, and phosphorous. Each and every one these vitamins and nutrients helps keep your body healthy. If a child cannot bite an apple, look at all the health benefits that child misses. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart talks straight facts about childhood caries.               (more…)

What is a Space Maintainer?

missingtooth]The average age that children begin losing their teeth is six. Some begin before, around age four, and other’s maybe not until they turn seven. But losing teeth is a natural occurrence for children between the ages of four and seven. Sometimes, however, a child may lose a tooth or teeth earlier, possibly from an accident, or perhaps due to decay. When a child loses a tooth prematurely the permanent tooth can erupt too early and it can often come in crooked. To prevent this from happening to your child, your Livonia, MI dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains what to do to prevent crooked teeth should your child lose a tooth too early.

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