Have you ever wondered what that white film on your tongue is? It gets thicker the farther back you look. Sometimes it looks grayish, or brownish. Perhaps you don’t give much thought to it, but you should. It’s putrefying, or rot-causing, bacteria eating leftover food particles in your tongue. Gross, huh? That’s not all. As… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Electric Toothbrush or Manual: Which Should You Use?
Did you know the electric toothbrush was invented in Switzerland in 1939? It wasn’t introduced to the U.S. until the1960s. Some of you reading this were probably born in that decade. Today, electric toothbrushes have risen in popularity. They are affordable and easy to use. Children tend to enjoy brushing with electric toothbrushes over manual… Read more »
What to Do if You’ve Been Told You Have Gum Disease
Your reaction to learning that you have gum disease would depend largely on how much you know about the condition. If all you’ve heard is what’s mentioned frequently in mouthrinse commercials, you might just think it’s time to start using mouthrinse. If Dr. Stewart diagnoses your condition, then you’ll know that gum disease warrants more… Read more »
Dental Sealants vs. Cavities
Protecting your children’s teeth from trouble, like cavities, is similar to protecting your own teeth. Brushing and flossing them every day helps remove the bacteria responsible for cavities, and attending a checkup every six months (at least) ensures that your smile stays healthy. Like your teeth, Dr. Stewart can tell when your children’s teeth are… Read more »
Livonia Children’s Dentist Discusses Developing Good Brushing Habits
Teaching children to brush their teeth can be an exercise in maintaining patience. Many children completely refuse to brush their teeth, and finding a way to encourage brushing without having nightly battles can be very difficult. Thankfully, your Livonia children’s dentist, Dr. James Stewart, has a trick up his sleeve that may help resolve this… Read more »
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 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: 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 Dentist Explains Factors that Trigger Migraines
As far as headaches go, nothing tops migraines. These headaches oftentimes prove debilitating for sufferers and finding relief never seems to come fast enough. The cause of migraines stems from a number reasons. For some patients, it’s genetic and having bouts of migraines is very normal. For others, migraines may come from temporomandibular joint disorder… 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 »