Cracked, broken, decayed, and worn teeth can be a source of embarrassment and discomfort. If you’ve had dental work to correct these problems, you may be self conscious about dark patches and restorations in your smile. To treat all of these problems with one solution, Dr. James Stewart may recommend dental crowns. Dental crowns are… Read more »
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Advanced Technology Provides Better Dental Care for You
For Dr. James Stewart, a dentist in Livonia, Michigan, staying on the cutting edge of technology helps him provide his patients with the highest quality dental care. For diagnostic precision and patient comfort, Dr. Stewart uses DIAGNOdent during dental checkups. This advanced technology allows Dr. Stewart to detect tooth decay by passing a “wand” over… Read more »
Looking for migraine relief? Maybe you need a dentist!
If you experience nagging discomfort in your temples and jaws, or if your migraines simply won’t go away, you might suffer from TMJ disorder. What is TMJ? The acronym TMJ stands for temporomandibular joints. These small joints hold the jaw to the skull and allow us to move our mouths when chewing and speaking. Unfortunately,… Read more »
Oral Cancer Screenings Can Save Your Life
The best way to protect yourself from serious and debilitating oral and overall health problems is to have dental checkups every six months. These visits allow Dr. James Stewart and his team to prevent dental issues or, if caught in the early stages, treat them in the most conservative way possible. Gum disease, dental decay,… Read more »
Dental Care for Kids
Children are special people that have special needs, including special dental needs. With a young patient, Dr. Stewart and his team have the opportunity to lay the foundation for lifelong dental health. We teach our children patients about the importance of taking care of their teeth, gums, and entire mouth. Most of all, we try… Read more »
Regular Checkups with Your Livonia Dentist Can Protect You from Serious Oral and Overall Health Problems
You’ve seen how periodontal disease can lead to arthritis, but this oral condition can also lead to other serious health problems, including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, birth complications, heart problems, osteoporosis, certain cancers, and strokes. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and, therefore, the perfect time to explore just why gum disease can lead to an… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Discusses Link Between Periodontal Disease and Arthritis
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and University Hospitals of Cleveland reported that patients reduced arthritic pain and the number of swollen joints after treating their dental problems. “It was exciting to find that if we eliminated the infection and inflammation in the gums, then patients with a severe kind of… Read more »
Proper Oral Care for Dementia Patients
Caring for patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s can prove challenging. Patients often resist care oral health because they feel threatened. Caring for their oral health can be easier thanks to a group of nurses at Penn State School of Nursing. The nurses developed a plan, Managing Oral Hygiene Using Threat Reduction, to assist caregivers in… Read more »
Interesting Dental Facts From Livonia Dentist
With proper oral hygiene, teeth can last a lifetime. Today, more than ever before, people are keeing their natural teeth throughout life. When it comes to care and maintenance of teeth, here are some interesting dental health facts to keep in mind: 50 percent of people polled state they notice a smile before any other… Read more »
The Trouble with Halitosis
Halitosis, or bad breath can occur after eating odorous foods, or because of poor oral hygiene, taking certain medicines, or using tobacco products. However, halitosis also can be a symptom of an underlying health issue, such as periodontal disease, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease, liver or kidney disease, chronic sinusitis, or chronic bronchitis. Through proper oral… Read more »