We all cringe at the thought of having bad breath. It can be embarrassing and unhealthy. You may do what you can to avoid it, but how do you know if you actually suffer from halitosis? Cupping your hands and breathing into them is an old trick, but it doesn’t really work. The bad odor… Read more »
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Go back to school with a stellar smile!
With summer coming to a close, the first day of school is just a few weeks away. For any family with school-age children– whether they’re a first grader or a freshman in high school- this can be an exciting and busy time. What has to be done before school starts: New clothes and shoes for… Read more »
Your Dentist and Your Sleep Apnea
Dr. James Stewart has many years of experience helping patients overcome sleep apnea and sleeping disorders, but how exactly does he do it? How do dentists treat patients with sleep apnea? Theoretically, you should visit your dentist every six months for routine checkups and cleanings. This means that you may see your dentist more frequently… Read more »
Livonia Dentist Offers Compassionate and Complete Care for Aging Patients
Aging impacts every aspect of a person’s physical being. Sometimes, these changes can create challenges that were not there in younger years. As a dentist, Dr. James Stewart understands these challenges and provides compassionate and complete dental care for aging patients. No two patients are the same, so Dr. Stewart and his dental team take… 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 »
Livonia Dentist Examines the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Dry Mouth
Saliva plays an important role in maintaining good oral health. It washes away food particles, cleans teeth, and neutralizes harmful acids. Without saliva, the risk of tooth decay and gum disease increases. When your mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva, you suffer from xerostomia or dry mouth. To determine the cause of dry mouth, your dentist… Read more »