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Drooling On Your Dentist


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 [...]

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Reasons to Smile About Soup


The weather is turning colder, and you may want to warm up your body with a nice bowl of soup. Approximately ten billion bowls of soup are consumed in the U.S. every year, most of which are consumed in January for National Soup Month. Although we only celebrate it in January, there are many benefits to eating soup all year long. Convenient The Greeks began selling soup on the street in about 600 B.C. They added peas, beans, and lentils [...]

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Tongue-Tying Twisters


Your tongue is an important part of your oral health. Its useful for tasting, swallowing, chewing, cleaning your teeth, and speaking. Almost half of the bacteria in your mouth and 90 percent of your taste buds live on the surface of your tongue. Although your tongue is the most flexible muscle in your body, sometimes it doesnt shift fast enough, leaving you tongue-tied. A tongue twister is a phrase or sequence of words that uses alliteration and rhyme. It is [...]

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Happy Holidays From Your Dentist!


Dr. Stewart and our team want to wish you a Happy Holidays filled with friends, family, fun, and smiles! Remember to choose tooth-friendly treats and protect your smile through your holiday activities. After your celebrations, be sure to stop by our office for a cleaning and checkup to keep your mouth safe into the New Year. Its also a great time to maximize your insurance benefits before they reset, and get a jump start on using your freshly renewed benefits [...]

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A Testimonial From a Happy Sleeper


Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder than can interfere with your sleep. Your airwaves may become blocked while you sleep, offsetting your sleep-wake cycle and causing health problems. Fortunately, Dr. Stewart can help relieve your sleep problems by providing personal service to you and adjusting his treatments to solve your needs. Heres one testimonial from a now-happy sleeper. Dr. Stewart, I want to first thank you for your wonderful service. Ive had severe sleep apnea for over nine years and [...]

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Mouthwash Is Not Just For Your Mouth


Mouthwash is an antiseptic that kills the bacteria in your mouth to leave your mouth fresh and clean. Dr. Stewart can show you how to incorporate oral rinsing into your hygiene behaviors. Keep the bottle handy, because you can also use the same mouthwash for other cleaning and medical uses. Bruises: Mouthwashs antiseptic properties promote faster healing. To help reduce the appearance of an ugly bruise, just dip a cotton ball in mouthwash and rub it on the area. Itchiness: [...]

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The Legend of the Tooth Fairy


With the holidays right around the corner, everyone is talking about Santa Claus. But what about our other favorite character? When you lose a tooth, you are visited by a fairy who replaces your tooth with money. You may remember getting a few coins as a child, but in recent times, the Tooth Fairy is paying an average of $2 per tooth. Where did the tooth fairy legend originate? Who is the Tooth Fairy? Santa Claus lives in the North [...]

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How Much Do You Care About Your Smile?


Do you skip your dental appointments with Dr. Stewart because you dont have time or cant afford it? Your teeth are not a luxury. Keeping a healthy smile is important to keep your mouth and overall body strong. Believe it or not, many people choose to neglect their dental health and spend their time and money on other luxuries, treats, and other less important habits. If you find $100, what would you spend it on? Americans spend about $2 billion [...]

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Licorice Helps Fight Cavities


You may remember eating licorice candy as a kid. Licorice is used to flavor and sweeten candy, tobacco, and beverages. While you have probably heard that these sweet treats are bad for you, studies have found that compounds isolated from licorice root can actually be beneficial. Protecting your mouth Licorice candy is made from the dried root of the licorice plant. Extracts from this root have two compounds that can help inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria responsible [...]

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National Cocoa Day


After spending a day outside in the cold weather, youre going to want to warm up your body with a cup of hot cocoa. On December 13, you should celebrate National Cocoa Day by learning about the tooth benefits and risks of your hot beverage, and visiting Dr. Stewart to make sure your teeth stay protected. What is cocoa? Cocoa is the dried, fermented seeds of the cacao tree. It takes about 300 to 600 cocoa beans to make just [...]

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