Age adds many wonderful joys to life, such as grandchildren and retirement. Unfortunately, seniors dont always experience joy when it comes to their oral health. Your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, understands this issue and offers compassionate care to his senior patients. Dental Problems and Solutions for Older Adults Certain complications can arise with age, which makes dental care difficult to maintain. For instance, some older patients experience decreased joint mobility, meaning a simple task such as using a [...]

Your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, cares deeply about the health of you and your loved ones. In honor of National Womens Health Week, he would like to take the time to educate you on the importance of prenatal dental care with the following bits of information. 1. True or false. Pregnant women hardly ever develop gingivitis. Answer: False. Pregnant women actually are more prone to gingivitis due to their heightened hormone levels, which cause their gums to react [...]

In honor of May being Mental Health Month, as declared by Mental Health America in 1949, Dr. James Stewart would like to enlighten you on the relationship between dental and mental health. What many people fail to realize is that they actually go hand in hand. Not only does a beautiful smile do wonders for your self-esteem, but good oral care can also help protect you against serious diseases, including those of a mental nature. Alzheimers and Dementia In the [...]

This week is National Infant Immunization Week, and as a Livonia, MI family dentist, Dr. James Stewart wants to discuss the importance of immunizations and quality dental care when it comes to laying a solid foundation for lifelong health for your child. Why are Immunizations Important? Immunizations are designed to protect children from certain diseases and health conditions to help ensure that they grow to live healthy and high-quality lives. There are currently fourteen vaccine-preventable diseases, and its the mission [...]