With one or more teeth missing, your smile won’t look the same. With your mouth closed, however, the loss might not affect your facial appearance. At least, not at first. When ignored, missing teeth affect more than your immediate smile; the loss can also cause your jawbone to lose density, or deteriorate, from a lack… Read more »
Category: Dental Implants
Important Things to Know About Tooth Loss
You know your smile looks different than before, and that might be enough to prompt you to replace your lost teeth, but tooth loss’ effects are far more significant than what you can see. Despite how often it occurs, one of the most important things you should know about tooth loss is that it’s not… Read more »
How a Dental Crown Can Replace a Dental Bridge
The dental crown is one of the most diverse treatments in modern dentistry. It can serve as a restoration, a cosmetic enhancement, and in some cases, an effective prosthetic tool to replace missing teeth. As dental prostheses, dental crowns are traditionally used to support a dental bridge. Today, a dental crown can be coupled with… Read more »
Why Dental Implants Could Be Your Smile’s Best Friend
Your teeth rely on each other in a number of ways, and when you lose one, replacing it should be your top priority. Much of modern dentistry revolves around how your teeth relate the rest of your oral/maxillofacial structures, and devising optimal ways to replace the permanent teeth you’ve lost. With the advent of dental… Read more »
Why Dental Implants Are So Popular
Have you ever wondered what makes dental implants so popular? Well, imagine having a prosthetic tooth in your mouth that is held stable thanks to the support of the surrounding teeth. Biting down on this tooth would feel strange, and each time you chewed, you would be reminded of the fact that the tooth was… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Answers FAQs About Dental Implants
Currently, millions of people across the country suffer from tooth loss. According to the American Association or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 69% of adults over the age of 35 are missing at least one permanent tooth. By age 74, over 26% of adults have lost all of their teeth. Thankfully, your Livonia dentist, 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 Answers Questions About Family Dental Care
Your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, strives to provide our patients with quality family dental care. Whether your family members require routine checkups or extensive dental work, Dr. Stewart has the education and experience necessary to help transform their smiles. We offer state-of-the-art general,… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Provides Innovative Dental Care
Your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, strives to provide quality dental care for the entire family. Employing the latest technology, Dr. Stewart helps our patients maintain a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. In today’s blog, Dr. Stewart discusses how our innovative dental procedures… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Offers Quality Implant Restorations
Your Livonia Dentist, Dr. James Stewart, strives to provide patients with the latest in dental care. This is why Dr. Stewart believes in continuing education. Recently, Dr. Stewart completed coursework from the Midwest Implant Institute to learn additional skills in placing dental implants. In today’s blog, Dr. Stewart explains how dental implants can protect… Read more »