Dr. James Stewart is passionate about helping patients keep their natural teeth for life. Preventing or promptly treating tooth decay is one way to ensure good oral health, but did you know that the structures that support your teeth need just as much attention? Gum disease, also called periodontitis or periodontal disease, is the number… Read more »
Category: Oral Health
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 »
Which Medical Problem is Causing Your Oral Problem?
At your appointment with Dr. Stewart, we will take a full medical health assessment to determine if any of your health conditions could be affecting your mouth. How much do you know about your oral systemic health? See if you can match up which health problems and oral problems are related. Health Problem: Dental Symptom:… Read more »
Mouthwash Campaign Promotes Important Oral Rinsing
You know you have to brush and floss daily to keep your mouth healthy, but one part of oral hygiene often gets overlooked: mouthwash. Mouthwash brand Listerine and superstar Kristin Chenoweth have teamed up to promote the importance of oral hygiene. Your Mouth Has Something to Say Listerine’s campaign, “Your Mouth Has Something to Say,”… Read more »
Tongue-Tying Twisters
Your tongue is an important part of your oral health. It’s useful for tasting, swallowing, chewing, cleaning your teeth, and speaking. Almost half of the bacteria in your mouth and 90 percent of your taste buds live on the surface of your tongue. Although your tongue is the most flexible muscle in your body, sometimes… Read more »
Test Yourself for Bad Breath
We all cringe at the thought of having bad breath. It can be embarrassing and unhealthy. You may do what you can to avoid it, but how do you know if you actually suffer from halitosis? Cupping your hands and breathing into them is an old trick, but it doesn’t really work. The bad odor… Read more »
The History of Dental Hygiene
You use dental products every day to keep your teeth and gums healthy. The dental cleaning tools and techniques we use today are much different than those our ancestors used. Let’s take a look at the history of dental hygiene. Toothbrush According to historians, the first people to use a toothbrush were the Hindus, in… Read more »
Deadly Tooth Decay?
When was the last time you had a cavity? Many people today—adults in particular—cannot distinctly recall the last time they had one. Fortunately, resources for taking care of our teeth are better than ever… Many water supplies have adequate fluoride to strengthen teeth against decay. New technology and materials have improved toothbrushes, floss, and other… Read more »
You Might Be Affected by Bruxism
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 »
What Kind of Brusher Are You?
What kind of tooth brusher are you? Do you scrub vigorously, like you’re scrubbing tile grout to make it gleaming white? Do you spend 5 or 10 minutes to “really do a good job?” Or do you quickly whisk across your teeth, taking less than a minute? Chances are, no matter how much time… Read more »