Do you suffer from chronic snoring? Do you wake feeling exhausted and frequently experience daytime drowsiness? These may be signs of a serious sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. Over 12 million Americans have trouble sleeping due to sleep apnea. While snoring is common symptom of sleep apnea, they are two very different issues. In today’s blog, your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains the difference between snoring and sleep apnea.
Missing teeth can be an embarrassing ordeal. Over time, whether due to tooth decay or the adverse effects of gum disease, people may begin to lose their teeth. But that doesn’t mean you can’t regain your youthful smile. In today’s blog, your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains the benefits and options our dentures provide for renewing your smile.
In the United States, over 12 million adults exhibit symptoms of sleep apnea. Patients with sleep apnea are deprived of necessary rest and have an increased risk of medical conditions such as high blood pressure, depression, and stroke. For many, the only treatment option is an uncomfortable CPAP machine. In today’s blog, your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discusses an alternative to the CPAP machine that can help you finally get the good night’s rest.
Our teeth are tough. The enamel coating teeth is one of the hardest substances in the human body, and our teeth are designed to withstand a lifetime of wear and tear. Occasionally, our teeth can become damaged. Chips and cracks appear, weakening our teeth and leaving them vulnerable to tooth decay and infection. In today’s blog, your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discuss the symptoms, and treatments, for damaged teeth.
Across the country, millions of people have difficulty sleeping. In fact, according to a BMJ research study, last year over 60 million Americans turned to over-the-counter sleep aids. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that these drugs can actually make sleeping more difficult. In today’s blog, your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discusses the downsides of over-the-counter sleep aids and offers a few easy tips for getting the rest you need.
So what do you think? Do kids need fillings in their baby teeth? Baby teeth will fall out eventually after all, so would neglecting a filling do any harm? While that thought seems logical enough, it doesn’t consider the many possible complications that can stem from an untreated cavity. Picture your child’s smile. Nothing could warm your heart more, right? Well what if those adorable little teeth became a tangled mess all because of a neglected filling? It’s a distinct possibility if the untreated cavity leads to premature tooth loss. Your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains why fillings are a must, even for baby teeth. (more…)
Do you wish your smile could be brighter? Are your teeth misaligned, or damaged due to cracks or chips? Many people avoid taking the necessary steps to improve their smiles because they don’t have the time for multiple procedures and office visits. Thankfully, a dental procedure exists that straightens teeth, erases stains, and repairs dental damage in as little as two visits. In today’s blog, your Livonia cosmetic dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discusses the benefits, and convenience, of porcelain veneers.
Is your breath a source of embarrassment? Most people deal with bad breath at least once a day, typically in the morning. Sometimes, however, your foul breath may not always dissipate by the time you leave your house, and halitosis (chronic bad breath) can ruin more than just your morning. To help you keep your breath fresh and under control, your Livonia dentist Dr. James Stewart offers these tips to eliminate your morning breath.
Can you start your day without that first cup of joe? Over 54% of Americans drink coffee and spend an average of over $1000 dollars a year on the beverage. But is all that coffee good for you? Your Livonia cosmetic dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains the risks, and surprising health benefits, of coffee consumption.
Tossing and turning, stealing the blankets, restless legs: all of these can keep your sleeping partner awake. Of all nighttime distractions, snoring keeps people awake the most. In fact, 59% of adults say their partner snores. If your snoring is loud enough to keep your partner awake, you may also experience difficulty sleeping. Loud snoring is linked to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist, explains how snoring disrupts your partner’s sleep, and your own. (more…)