Your routinely scheduled checkup at the dental office provides many benefits. Perhaps you only think of your visit as a way of looking at the development of your smile. While the visual examination is a crucial part of this meeting, there are a host of ways that your checkup serves to benefit your smile year-round. Consistent visits means more information for your dentist when they determine your best course for care. When you catch a diagnosis early, you have greater power and flexibility in how you treat your condition.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. James Stewart, DDS in Livonia, MI for an appointment every six months at least. Your smile may also require special care that includes more frequent visits. If it has been longer than this, do not put it off any longer. Buildup of plaque and tartar can be contributing to your problem tooth decay without your knowledge. Stop bacterial development by scheduling a visit for a cleaning and examination today. While you are here, bring up any additional nagging dental concerns that you may have with your smile!
Disordered sleep is a highly prevalent problem in the United States. You may be surprised to learn that 
There are constant daily risks to the smile. Simply due to its location on the face, physical trauma is likely to occur here and the structures within can be delicate and suffer long-term damage. Chewing itself can be a possible hazard, as an errant seed or piece of bone can lead to a chip or a small 
Structural concerns involving the teeth can become worrisome for your smile’s future. Whether in need of a 
Nobody looks forward to the idea of losing a tooth. For starters, it is a vital piece of your ability to chew and speak. And your smile is one of the first things people see during a first impression, so the idea of having a gap is scary. But one of the most important medical innovations of the last century is becoming more and more accessible, and that is the 
This time of year, we are understandably focused on the things we need to do for others. But sometimes, this burden can prevent us from taking the necessary steps to keep us at our best. Our friends and our family rely on us to be the best we possibly can be. Having the 
Many patients report that they see a wave of dental discomfort when the weather begins to finally turn cold. Here in Michigan, we certainly know how it can seem to hit you right down to your bones. If you are beginning to notice some sensitivity in your smile when you breathe in cold air, it might be the sign of something more sinister.
Periodontal disease, or the infection and inflammation of the gum tissue, is an incredibly common occurrence in The United States. Approximately 42% of American adults over the age of thirty suffer from this condition, and that number is growing through barriers to access to care, coupled with increases in our ability to diganose. It has always been a struggle to convince people to take their health seriously, and if people view an issue as a cosmetic one, they are less likely to seek treatment.
If you are the parent of a teen, it may be hard to know when they are dealing with a serious health concern. Teens themselves might not understand the seriousness of some issues, as well. After all, they have not had the life experience to help determine what changes in their body are normal. So they can let these problems fester for too long before they seek medical help.
Many patients of all ages report that they have issues with their nightly rest. The unfortunate thing about being unconscious, however, is that it may be hard to put a finger on the issue. You may notice the secondary symptoms but be completely unaware that you are doing damage in your sleep.