What if you have several issues with the health, function, and appearance of your smile? If so, then you need more than one treatment to enjoy optimal oral health again. Our team can rebuild your smile with a full mouth reconstruction, creating a personalized treatment plan. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about… Read more »
If you have recently had a tooth extracted, or if you are thinking it may be a possibility, you may be a little overwhelmed. Not only have you just suffered the trauma of losing a vital piece of our oral health system, but the decision can be tough! There are a few different routes that… Read more »
When you suffer from damaged teeth, missing teeth, or a combination of other health and cosmetic issues, then you may need more than a single filling or crown. To help transform a smile and improve overall oral health, then your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest a full mouth reconstruction, one that offers a more attractive… Read more »
Are you a patient who has been avoiding a visit to see us because you’re embarrassed by your current state of oral health? Perhaps you have been taking care of your teeth but you haven’t been to see a dentist in quite some time. Maybe you fell into lax habits for a while but you… Read more »
When patient has one or a few missing teeth, a dentist may recommend a dental implant. While an implanted tooth does prove quite beneficial, the process is a lengthy one. Though the implantation procedure isn’t time consuming, the recovery could take up to six months. Moreover, a patient may have to wait up to year… Read more »
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 »
This is a patient story that we are really excited about! Our patient, Ron, expressed a desire to improve his smile. A thorough exam and analysis revealed that Ron had some issues with his bite that had to be addressed for his cosmetic treatment to be stable and successful. We made impressions of his teeth… Read more »
What is bruxism? Bruxism, simply put, is when you grind, clench, click, or “drum” your teeth. Anywhere from 10 to 50 percent of the population are affected by it. Most people who engage in this largely involuntary habit do so while asleep. However, plenty of individuals that grind (or clench) their teeth do… Read more »
We have all done it. You leave your favorite restaurant, finish off the drink and start crunching on the ice. Crushed ice or cubed, we seem to be drawn to the frozen liquid in that cup. The problem you may not realize is that chewing on ice can damage your teeth. Our teeth are covered… Read more »
Dental inspection technology has come a long way. It’s now possible to find tooth decay, even in its early stages, using DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection; digital cameras allow us to magnify and zoom in on problems invisible to the naked eye. However, early tooth decay and periodontal disease may escape detection during a routine exam…. Read more »