Are you suffering from tetracycline stains? Tetracycline is an antibiotic that has been in use for over 60 years for a variety of infections including UTI’s (urinary tract infections), intra-abdominal infections, and other degenerate bacterial infections. Tetracycline has been associated with adverse side effects including permanent staining of the teeth. One of the first reported… Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Is Teeth Whitening Right for You?
Teeth whitening is commonly used to reduce or eliminate stains on tooth enamel. Discolored teeth can negatively affect your confidence and, according to a poll by the AACD, stained teeth can make you appear less intelligent, successful, and friendly than someone with a bright white smile. Kelton Research published a study that indicated, after teeth whitening, job… Read more »
How Would You Like to Makeover Your Smile?
One of the greatest joys of being a dentist is seeing a patient’s face light up at the sight of their new smiles. Besides routine checkups and dental restorations, like fillings and root canals, Dr. Stewart also offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry services to improve your smile’s appearance. A smile makeover describes a combination… Read more »
Take-Home VS. In-Office Teeth-Whitening
Choices are what make modern dentistry so customizable to each patient’s situation. Regardless of your schedule and particular dental needs, Dr. Stewart can help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve with a conservative treatment plan tailored specifically for you. Teeth-whitening, for instance, is the most popular cosmetic dental treatment around, designed to erase… Read more »
How to Reinvent Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
Dental veneers have contributed to the “Hollywood Smile” concept since the 1930s, when they were first created to improve the smiles of actors with poorly cared-for teeth. Since then, the construction and application of dental veneers have improved vastly, and they’ve helped countless people outside of Hollywood achieve the smiles they’ve always wanted. Even if… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Explains Teeth Stains and Whitening
Are your teeth marred by one or more stains? Has the overall color of your teeth faded until they’re no longer pearly white? Teeth stains and discoloration are among the most common cosmetic dental blemishes, making teeth whitening one of the most sought-after dental treatments today. Unfortunately, even professional whitening treatments aren’t always effective at… Read more »
Livonia Dentist: Take Our Teeth Whitening Quiz!
Would you like to learn more about one visit teeth whitening? Then challenge yourself by taking today’s whitening quiz! Here, Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist provides patients with this fun one visit teeth whitening quiz. Questions: How’s Your Teeth Whitening Knowledge ? True or False: One visit teeth whitening takes multiple appointments. True or… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Teaches Patients about Teeth Whitening Ingredients
As most people already know, the over-the-counter teeth whitening kits fail at producing satisfactory results. This is due to one main issue: insufficient bleaching power. Oftentimes, a drugstore bleaching solution is made from a weaken hydrogen peroxide formula, which leads to barely-there results. To teach his patients what makes professional-grade teeth whitening successful, Dr. James… Read more »
Livonia Dentist: Preparing for a Dental Implant Procedure
For patients who have made the final decision to receive dental implants, this article may benefit you. Having dental implants placed is an involved process that requires a lot of time and patience. Thus, before the actual surgery takes place, it’s important to know the preparatory steps of the procedure. Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Discusses Causes for Tooth Discolorations in Kids
Many people pay a fairly high premium to have one visit teeth whitening procedures completed. In fact, teeth bleaching has become one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures. Yet, perhaps those treatments could have been avoided had their childhood dietary choices been different. Oftentimes, tooth stains, like those from fluorosis, follow patients throughout their… Read more »