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 treatment for their bruxism (teeth grinding). The reason for this disconnect is not neglect, either. According to your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, bruxism [...]
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 eat a little smarter to ensure your teeth and bodies become fortified daily. What Your Children Need to Eat Fruits and veggies. Throughout the day, [...]
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 Family Dentist Advantage # 1 Age doesnt affect the possibility of treatment. From grandparents to teenagers and infants, too, a family dentist can tackle [...]
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 doesnt consider the many possible complications that can stem from an untreated cavity. Picture your childs smile. Nothing could warm your heart more, right? Well what if those adorable little teeth became a tangled mess all because of a neglected filling? Its a distinct [...]
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 Listerines campaign, Your Mouth Has Something to Say, was designed to spread awareness for Americas Toothfairy, a national nonprofit foundation that focuses on pediatric dental disease and childhood oral health. Tooth decay is [...]
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, its called drooling. Many people are embarrassed when they drool, but one place you shouldnt be ashamed of drooling is at Dr. Stewarts dentist office. Why Do I Drool? When your mouth produces more saliva than you can swallow, it flows out of your mouth. Dental procedures require you [...]
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 our current patients are smiling. Joe: Having my teeth bonded by Dr. Stewart is one of the best things that I have ever decided to [...]
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-curricularactivities can affect your childs teeth, including band and orchestra. Problem Instruments Instruments played by biting onto a mouthpiece can cause problems with upper teeth alignment. The clarinet, especially, has the potential to cause a strain on the front two teeth, over time positioning them forward in an overbite. Woodwinds are not the only [...]
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.
Do gaps in your smile make you self-conscious? Do you avoid smiling in photos or hide your smile when youre with others because of chipped, stained, or otherwise flawed teeth? If this describes you, it may be time to talk to Dr. Stewart about cosmetic bonding. This common cosmetic corrective service is a less costly, more conservative alternative to procedures like porcelain veneers or other cosmetic care. While its not the answer for every patient, Dr. Stewart can assess your situation at our Livonia office and recommend the appropriate treatment, which may include cosmetic bonding.
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