Category: Dr. Stewart

Livonia Dentist Explains the Risks of Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids

                      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… Read more »

Livonia Dentist Offers Smile Restoration

                    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… Read more »

Livonia Dentist on the Coffee Debate

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.

Livonia Dentist on Fighting Tooth Decay with Vitamin D

Did you know that a little time outside strengthens your teeth? Vitamin D has been shown to help teeth become stronger and more resistant to cavities, and the sun’s UV rays are the best source of vitamin D. Your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains the importance of sunshine in keeping your smile healthy… Read more »

Livonia Dentist on Premedication for Heart Patients

The well-being of our patients is our primary concern. At our Livonia dentist office, our team follows strict protocols to ensure the safety of our patients, from our youngest to our oldest. This is why, for patients who may suffer from heart conditions, we recommend taking antibiotic prophylaxis, or premedication, before certain dental procedures. Your… Read more »

Your Livonia Dentist: Dr. Stewart’s Training and Expertise

When you trust someone with your health, you want to know that you’ve selected an expert. Fortunately, your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, meets the criteria. Education Dr. Stewart earned a bachelor of science degree in microbiology from the University of Michigan, where he later completed his doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) degree. Afterward, Dr…. Read more »

Livonia Dentist on How to Winterize Your Lips

Good oral health involves taking care of more than just our teeth and gums. Between shoveling snow and fighting off colds, we often forget the simple measures needed to protect our lips. With the temperature dropping and serious winter weather setting in, this is the time of year when we all experience chapped lips. Thankfully,… Read more »

When a New Filling Causes Discomfort

Let’s say you visited your Livonia Dentist to have a cavity filled. Your mouth felt fine (although numb from the Novocain) when you left the office. Later that day, or maybe the next day, however, you begin to feel discomfort at the filling site. If this happens, you may have what is known as a… Read more »

Praise for Dr. Stewart from a Happy Patient

As Dr. James Stewart and his team well know, choosing a dentist can be a difficult task. Not all dentists are equally equipped to handle patients’ needs, and reasons for a dental visit are many and varied. Having a positive relationship with your dentist is mutually beneficial, which is why today we are happy to… Read more »

Untreated Sleep Apnea a Life Threatening Disorder, Says Livonia Dentist

Sleep Apnea: The Silent Thief Do you drag through your day? Do you feel listless and sluggish even though you got plenty of sleep the night before? Do you sometimes wake up with a raw throat and an extreme thirst? Has your sleeping partner mentioned that you snore loudly or even make choking sounds during… Read more »