Though ignorance may be bliss in some instances, that certainly isn’t the occasion when it comes to your dental health. Knowing how to care for your teeth is important to…well, caring for your teeth, and knowing what to do in the face of a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving a tooth and… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Reintroducing the Dental Crown
With the number of issues that can affect the health and appearance of your teeth, dental crowns are an invaluable restoration for many patients with afflicted smiles. As one of the oldest forms of restorative dentistry, a dental crown is a lifelike replica of a tooth’s top portion, or crown, and can be placed over… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Explains How Dental Software Improves Your Treatment
Thanks to advanced dental technology, your treatment has become more personalized and accurate than ever before. Digital imaging systems and computer software allow your dentist to make more accurate diagnoses and thoroughly explain recommended procedures while you are still in the exam room. In this post, your Livonia dentist explains how using Orasphere® dental software… Read more »
Why You Need to Attend Dental Checkups
If you have the propensity to let your dental checkups slide back a few months or even to skip them altogether, you could be putting your oral health at unnecessary risk. Attending dental checkups allows your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, to examine your teeth on a regular basis. These frequent examinations enable Dr. Stewart… Read more »
Livonia Family Dentist Discusses Bruxism in Children
Have you ever come across your child grinding his or her teeth during sleep? If so, you may be worried that your little one is damaging the smile you have come to adore. You may be interested to learn, then, that a shocking 38% of children grind their teeth, yet very few of them receive… 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: Take Our Teeth Whitening Quiz!
Would you like to learn more about one visit teeth whitening? Then challenge yourself by taking today’s whitening quiz! Here, Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist provides patients with this fun one visit teeth whitening quiz. Questions: How’s Your Teeth Whitening Knowledge ? True or False: One visit teeth whitening takes multiple appointments. True or… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Teaches Patients about Teeth Whitening Ingredients
As most people already know, the over-the-counter teeth whitening kits fail at producing satisfactory results. This is due to one main issue: insufficient bleaching power. Oftentimes, a drugstore bleaching solution is made from a weaken hydrogen peroxide formula, which leads to barely-there results. To teach his patients what makes professional-grade teeth whitening successful, Dr. James… Read more »
Dental Bridge Alternatives, from Your Livonia Dentist
Having you considered using a dental bridge as your tooth replacement method? Before you commit to a bridge, consider some alternative options. Since replacing missing teeth has become quite common, patients can choose from a number of restorative treatments. To teach his patients about alternatives to dental bridges, Dr. James Stewart, your Livonia dentist provides… Read more »
Vitamins Can Improve TMJ Disorder, Says Livonia Dentist
Temporomandibular joint (or TMJ) disorder is a serious and uncomfortable disorder that affects the way your jaw joint functions. Patients who suffer with TMJ disorder tend to have frequent headaches, jaw pain, and even trouble eating and yawning. Yet, as unfortunate as this jaw dysfunction is, patients can use some natural and simple methods to… Read more »