Your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, strives to provide quality dental care for the entire family. Employing the latest technology, Dr. Stewart helps our patients maintain a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. In today’s blog, Dr. Stewart discusses how our innovative dental procedures… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Livonia Dentist Explains How to Protect Your Teeth
Your teeth are important. Without them, you couldn’t eat and speaking would be difficult. Every year, Americans spend over 1.4 billion dollars on over-the-counter teeth whiteners just so our smiles will look their best. Despite all of this, how much do you really know about your teeth? In today’s blog, your Livonia dentist, Dr…. Read more »
Livonia Dentist on Fighting Tooth Decay with Vitamin D
Did you know that a little time outside strengthens your teeth? Vitamin D has been shown to help teeth become stronger and more resistant to cavities, and the sun’s UV rays are the best source of vitamin D. Your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains the importance of sunshine in keeping your smile healthy… Read more »
Livonia Dentist on How to Winterize Your Lips
Good oral health involves taking care of more than just our teeth and gums. Between shoveling snow and fighting off colds, we often forget the simple measures needed to protect our lips. With the temperature dropping and serious winter weather setting in, this is the time of year when we all experience chapped lips. Thankfully,… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Discusses American Diabetes Month and Your Oral Health
Did you know that that people with diabetes are two times more likely to develop gum disease? The American Diabetes Association reports that diabetic patients become more susceptible to gum disease, oral and fungal infections, poor healing, and dry mouth-related conditions. Livonia dentist, Dr. James R. Stewart Jr., wants to inform you about the signs… Read more »
How Fish Oil Can Alleviate Gum Disease Symptoms
While fish products might not be the best path to good breath, recent work by Dr. Alison Coates from the University of South Australia suggests that it might be a beneficial therapy for gum disease. Over half of all American adults suffer from some degree of periodontal disease, and the disease itself has been linked… Read more »
How Coconut Oil Can Combat Tooth Decay
Scientists have discovered that digested coconut oil is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into dental care products. The team of Irish scientists, from the Athlone Institute of Technology, tested enzyme-treated coconut oils against strains of Streptococcus bacteria. One form of Streptococcus, Streptococcus mutans, is the acid-producing bacterium that causes tooth decay.
New Enzyme Inhibitor May Help Reduce Effects of Gum Disease
A researcher from the University of Louisiana School of Dentistry has developed a method of inhibiting the enzyme that facilitates inflammation and subsequent bone loss. Your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, explains how the research published in the journal Molecular Medicine might change the way periodontitis is treated in the future.
Your Livonia Dentist Offers Dental Advice to Expectant Mothers
Among the dizzying array of changes your body goes through during pregnancy, there are a few that could seriously affect your oral health, and in turn, the well-being of your baby. Nearly everyone knows that proper nutrition is crucial to aiding the healthy development of your little one, but how often do you think about… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Explains How Tooth Decay Forms
What Causes Cavities? Cavities begin with one particular species of bacteria, called S. mutans. These spiral-shaped pathogens metabolize sugar when it is introduced into the mouth from eating sweets or fermentable carbohydrates like white bread. Acid formation is the result of the combination of S. mutans and sugar. This acid attacks tooth enamel, wearing away… Read more »