If tooth enamel was Superman, sugar would be kryptonite. Sugar is just about the worst thing for your teeth. When mixed with bacteria in your mouth, it quickly becomes enamel-eroding acid that causes tooth decay. That’s why virtually every list of cavity-prevention tips begin with ‘avoid sugary food and beverages.’ But we know it’s hard… Read more »
Category: Healthy Living
Foods to Avoid at Your Fourth of July Picnic
The Fourth of July in the US has become synonymous with picnics, barbecues, and pool parties with lots of soda and potato chips. While it’s become an American tradition, the foods popular at Independence Day gatherings can wreak havoc on your teeth. Livonia dentist Dr. James Stewart has some helpful advice about what to avoid… Read more »
Livonia Family Dentist Offers Compassionate Dental Care for Seniors
Age adds many wonderful joys to life, such as grandchildren and retirement. Unfortunately, seniors don’t always experience joy when it comes to their oral health. Your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, understands this issue and offers compassionate care to his senior patients. Dental Problems and Solutions for Older Adults Certain complications can arise with… Read more »
The Importance of Prenatal Dental Care
Your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, cares deeply about the health of you and your loved ones. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, he would like to take the time to educate you on the importance of prenatal dental care with the following bits of information. 1. True or false. Pregnant women hardly… Read more »
Mental Health Month: Dental Health and Mental Health Go Hand in Hand
In honor of May being Mental Health Month, as declared by Mental Health America in 1949, Dr. James Stewart would like to enlighten you on the relationship between dental and mental health. What many people fail to realize is that they actually go hand in hand. Not only does a beautiful smile do wonders for… Read more »
The Link Between High Blood Pressure and Oral Health
May is National High Blood Pressure Awareness month, and your Livonia dentist Dr. James Stewart wants you to know how hypertension can affect your oral health and vice versa. Have you ever wondered why your blood pressure is checked at dental visits? Because hypertension displays very few symptoms in early stages, this condition is often… Read more »
Immunizations and Dental Health
This week is National Infant Immunization Week, and as a Livonia, MI family dentist, Dr. James Stewart wants to discuss the importance of immunizations and quality dental care when it comes to laying a solid foundation for lifelong health for your child. Why are Immunizations Important? Immunizations are designed to protect children from certain diseases… Read more »
Celebrate World Health Day with Dental Care in Livonia, MI
This Saturday, April 7, is World Health Day, and, in honor of this observance day, Livonia, MI dentist Dr. James Stewart encourages you to think about all aspects of your health and consider what you can do to make a positive change. Because oral and overall health are so closely connected, taking better care of… Read more »
Dental Health and Diabetes Advice from Your Livonia Dentist
Today, Tuesday, March 27, 2012, is American Diabetes Alert Day hosted by the American Diabetes Association. In honor of this national day of observance, Livonia, MI dentist Dr. James Stewart wants to discuss how oral health and diabetes are closely connected. Is There a Connection Between Gum Disease and Diabetes? Gum disease—an infection of the… Read more »
Eating Better in Livonia for Better Overall Health
Livonia dentist Dr. James Stewart is a comprehensive care dentist, meaning that he provides dental care of all kinds—cosmetic, restorative, general, preventive, sleep, TMJ, and more—to patients of all ages from across the greater Detroit area. Dr. Stewart also keeps up with the latest research conducted on the connection between oral and overall health. Because… Read more »