Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts National Nutrition Month® to promote nutrition information and education to improve people’s health and lives. This year, the Month’s theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” which exemplifies an important aspect of your dietary concerns—your mouth. Your taste buds, tongue, teeth, and gums react to… Read more »
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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 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 Dentist Talks about the Benefits of Having a Family Dentist
Family dentistry is an important aspect of dental care. The convenience of having one office that can treat almost anyone within a household makes going to dentist both feasible and simple. In this article, your Livonia family dentist discusses the advantages of having a trusted family-oriented dental office to attend. The Perks of Visiting a… Read more »
Livonia Dentist: Do Baby Teeth Need Fillings?
So what do you think? Do kids need fillings in their baby teeth? Baby teeth will fall out eventually after all, so would neglecting a filling do any harm? While that thought seems logical enough, it doesn’t consider the many possible complications that can stem from an untreated cavity. Picture your child’s smile. Nothing could… Read more »
Mouthwash Campaign Promotes Important Oral Rinsing
You know you have to brush and floss daily to keep your mouth healthy, but one part of oral hygiene often gets overlooked: mouthwash. Mouthwash brand Listerine and superstar Kristin Chenoweth have teamed up to promote the importance of oral hygiene. Your Mouth Has Something to Say Listerine’s campaign, “Your Mouth Has Something to Say,”… Read more »
Drooling On Your Dentist
Your mouth may water while thinking about a delicious meal or possibly while watching your celebrity crush on the big screen. When your saliva begins to drip out of your mouth, it’s called drooling. Many people are embarrassed when they drool, but one place you shouldn’t be ashamed of drooling is at Dr. Stewart’s dentist… Read more »
Patient Word of Mouth
Choosing a dentist is an important decision to make in order to ensure you get the best oral care possible. You want to find a dentist who is trustworthy and experienced. Dr. Stewart and our team are devoted to making patients feel comfortable and confident in their smiles. Take a look at why some of… Read more »
Young Musicians, Healthy Smiles
Is your child learning to play an instrument? So much has been said about the importance of wearing an athletic mouth guard during sports, but other extra-curricular activities can affect your child’s teeth, including band and orchestra. Problem Instruments Instruments played by biting onto a mouthpiece can cause problems with upper teeth alignment. The clarinet, especially,… Read more »
Beat Bad Breath and Breathe Easy
Bad breath is clinically known as halitosis. While it can come from the stomach, most often halitosis is the result of bacterial waste products in the mouth. Bacteria are alive, and you have over 600 types of the little critters in your mouth at any given time. Certain types of bacteria emit a smelly sulfur compound in plaque. The best way to beat this type of halitosis is to keep your mouth clean.