At least it’s not a toothache; but still, persistent bad breath can make you uncomfortable, especially as you try to interact with your friends, family, and coworkers. You can turn your head to redirect your breath as you speak, but then looking them in the eyes might be difficult. You can chew sugarless gum or… Read more »
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How a Dental Crown Can Replace a Dental Bridge
The dental crown is one of the most diverse treatments in modern dentistry. It can serve as a restoration, a cosmetic enhancement, and in some cases, an effective prosthetic tool to replace missing teeth. As dental prostheses, dental crowns are traditionally used to support a dental bridge. Today, a dental crown can be coupled with… Read more »
From Whispers to Screams—The Language of Toothaches
Your body speaks to you. Stub your toe on a table leg or bedpost, and your nerves will scream at you to stop walking. Eat too much, or too quickly, and your stomach will warn you to be more careful next time. Likewise, your teeth may have something interesting to tell you from time to… Read more »
Livonia General Dentist: The Stages of Tooth Decay
Not all patients who exhibit tooth decay require a dental filling or root canal therapy. When caught and treated in its early stages, tooth decay can often be reversed before a cavity has the chance to develop. Tooth decay begins when oral bacteria produce acid to destroy your teeth’s protective layer of enamel. Once compromised,… Read more »
Livonia General Dentist Discusses Cleft Palates and Oral Health
Children who were born with cleft palates require more in-depth dental care. If this applies to your child, then this article may provide some insightful information. In this blog, your Livonia general dentist, Dr. James Stewart, talks about the effects of cleft palates on a child’s oral health. What is a Cleft Palate? A cleft… Read more »
Comprehensive Dental Care From Your Livonia Dentist
Can you believe that, thanks to teeth whitening and porcelain dental crowns, these teeth… …were transformed into these teeth? And that, thanks to porcelain crowns and a partial denture, these teeth… …became these teeth? The above photos are just two examples of the smile makeovers completed by Livonia comprehensive care dentist Dr. James Stewart. Offering… 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 »
Livonia, MI Halloween Candy Buy Back
Halloween Candy Buy Back Dr. Stewart and our team are happy to announce that we will host another year of Halloween Candy Buy Back. The week following Halloween, any time our office is open, bring your child up with his or her unopened, leftover Halloween candy. Dr. Stewart will pay $1 per pound (limit 5… Read more »
Chronic Dry Mouth: The Beginning of Bigger Problems
The clinical name for chronic dry mouth is xerostomia. Dry mouth is a symptom, not a disorder, and it will make your mouth will feel cottony or pasty. The problem is, you aren’t producing enough saliva. Commonly, medications cause dry mouth, but other causes include radiation treatment, salivary gland disease, diabetes, Sjogren’s syndrome, and even… 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 »