The Gift of a Good Nights Sleep


Many people dont realize how precious sleep is until theyre deprived of it. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that affects approximately 18 million Americans, can deprive you of quality sleep even while you remain unconscious and unaware of your condition. As a Livonia dentist with years of experience in obstructive sleep apnea medicine, Dr. James Stewart has helped many patients of all ages find the rest that their minds and bodies need through effective OSA treatment. The Mechanics [...]

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How Important Are Childrens First Teeth?


Your childs primary teeth, or baby teeth, are destined to fall out and make room for their permanent replacements. Nevertheless, Livonia childrens dentist, Dr. James Stewart, warns that maintaining the health and integrity of your childrens baby teeth is extremely important to the health of their adult smiles. Teaching your children to care for their baby teeth will help prepare them for a lifetime of excellent hygiene. As the precursors to your childs permanent smile, primary teeth also help guide [...]

Conquer Bad Breath at its Source


Bad breath isnt always easy to ignore. Trying to hide it from others can affect the quality of your social interactions, and even if you manage to suppress it, youll still likely be able taste the odor. Occasional bad breath is common, such as when you wake up in the morning or eat an especially pungent food, like garlic. When it refuses to go away, chronic bad breath can prove a significant influence on your quality of life, and might [...]

Special Concerns for Senior Dental Care


Dental care often means different things to different people, and age can influence your specific dental needs. For instance, as you grow older, the dynamic of your dental health can change along with the rest of your body. Teeth may become more susceptible to disease, your gums may loosen and separate from your teeth, and a host of other factors can impact your ability to properly care for your smile. Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, is skilled at caring [...]

Livonia Dentist Explains How Dental Software Improves Your Treatment


Thanks to advanced dental technology, your treatment has become more personalized and accurate than ever before. Digital imaging systems and computer software allow your dentist to make more accurate diagnoses and thoroughly explain recommended procedures while you are still in the exam room. In this post, your Livonia dentist explains how using Orasphere dental software can benefit you and your dental treatment. What Is Orasphere? Dr. Stewart knows the importance of keeping you thoroughly informed during treatment. Good patient [...]

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 teeths protective layer of enamel. Once compromised, enamel becomes ineffective, and bacteria can slip past it to infect the tooths main structure. Left untreated, tooth decay and cavities can consume your tooth, [...]

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Livonia Dentist Explains Teeth Stains and Whitening


Are your teeth marred by one or more stains? Has the overall color of your teeth faded until theyre no longer pearly white? Teeth stains and discoloration are among the most common cosmetic dental blemishes, making teeth whitening one of the most sought-after dental treatments today. Unfortunately, even professional whitening treatments arent always effective at brightening a patients smile. Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, is experienced at improving and restoring patients smiles, and can determine the cause of your discolored [...]

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A Closer Look at Gum Disease and Its Treatment


Many people think of gingivitis (the inflammation of the gums) when they hear about gum disease. Unfortunately, gingivitis may only be the tip of the iceberg if gum disease is allowed to develop. You see, gingivitis has a habit of lingering in the body, allowing it to progress into a more damaging form of gum disease called periodontitis. Your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, therefore, encourages his patients to do all that they can to prevent gum disease from developing, [...]

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Why You Need to Attend Dental Checkups


If you have the propensity to let your dental checkups slide back a few months or even to skip them altogether, you could be putting your oral health at unnecessary risk. Attending dental checkups allows your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, to examine your teeth on a regular basis. These frequent examinations enable Dr. Stewart to monitor your teeth for any troubling symptoms that could develop into significant oral health problems and intercede if necessary. For example, if Dr. Stewart [...]

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Why Dental Implants Are So Popular


Have you ever wondered what makes dental implants so popular? Well, imagine having a prosthetic tooth in your mouth that is held stable thanks to the support of the surrounding teeth. Biting down on this tooth would feel strange, and each time you chewed, you would be reminded of the fact that the tooth was not real. Now imagine a prosthetic tooth with a root in the jawbone just like a natural tooth. Pretty soon you might forget that the [...]

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