Are your teeth marred by one or more stains? Has the overall color of your teeth faded until they’re no longer pearly white? Teeth stains and discoloration are among the most common cosmetic dental blemishes, making teeth whitening one of the most sought-after dental treatments today. Unfortunately, even professional whitening treatments aren’t always effective at… Read more »
Category: Oral Health
Livonia Dentist Improves Hygiene with Dental Checkups & Cleanings
When Was Your Last Dental Checkup? Maintaining a clean and healthy smile is a continuous process. When done correctly, brushing and flossing your teeth can keep teeth safe for a short while; however, if you wait long enough until your next session, or if you’re careless with how well you clean your teeth, then brushing… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Discusses the Importance of Fluoride Treatments
Have you had a fluoride treatment lately? If you’ve answered no, then you may want to consider having one soon. Fluoride is an element added to water supplies, toothpastes, and mouthwashes to help fortify teeth. Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist talks about the benefits of receiving a fluoride treatment. Who Benefits from a Fluoride… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Provides Patients a Dental Sealants FAQ
Do you have questions about dental sealants? If you’ve answered yes, then take care to read this article. Here, Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist provides his patients with an FAQ to answer any questions surrounding dental sealants. Answers to Your Dental Sealants’ Questions Q1: What is a dental sealant? A1: A dental sealant is… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Talks about Root Canal Pulp Diseases
Did you know that the pulp within the root canal can become diseased? In fact, patients who require root canal therapy have some type of pulp disease plaguing their teeth. Furthermore, without the correct treatment, the surrounding tissues have the possibility of becoming infected, also. In this article, Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist explains… 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: Factors that Increase Gum Disease Risk
Did you know that gum disease doesn’t always develop from poor oral hygiene? Granted, a lack of proper dental care is one of the leading reasons for gum disease development, yet a number of alternative factors also increase your risk of the oral ailment. To teach his patients about the other causes of gum disease,… Read more »
Livonia Children’s Dentist Describes Dental Treatments for Kids
Pediatric dentistry is specialized field of dentistry. In fact, pediatric dentists must undergo an additional two to three years of training before they’re certified to treat children. Therefore, if you’re looking for a dentist for your children, a pediatric dentist is the way to go. Not only do they have expertise in this area, their… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Suggests Proper Dietary Choices for Kids
Eating habits follow a child for life, which is why starting sound eating habits at young age is critical. Not only is eating properly necessary for growing bodies, the right nutrition can maintain a smile healthy and strong. Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia family dentist, provides a proper nutrition guide to help parents and kids… Read more »
Livonia General Dentist Discusses Cleft Palates and Oral Health
Children who were born with cleft palates require more in-depth dental care. If this applies to your child, then this article may provide some insightful information. In this blog, your Livonia general dentist, Dr. James Stewart, talks about the effects of cleft palates on a child’s oral health. What is a Cleft Palate? A cleft… Read more »