A lot of our patients here in San Antonio suffer from one form or another of jaw pain. In some cases it is easily corrected, while others need a more intensive approach. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis, the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses. When these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses …
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern San Antonio life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. …
Most San Antonio residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some San Antonio and Shavano Park folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you …
Today, we’re discussing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was developed in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald Moyer and John Mattingly, a hydraulics engineer. The apparatus is now known by the brand name Waterpik, though many people …
Hello, I’m Dr. William Stewart of William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll …
I’m Dr. William Stewart, and I’ve been practicing dentistry here in San Antonio, Texas since 1981. At my practice, William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we focus on three important things as we attempt to be your dental provider of choice. Family: We want to be the dental practice families turn …
When was the last time you looked into the mirror? Were you totally satisfied by what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out at these 5 great reasons to communicate with your San Antonio dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little …
Having braces in San Antonio uncovers unique concerns. Hello, I’m Dr. William Stewart at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. I support healthy oral hygiene and regular, consistent check-ups. Hygiene for braces is a bit different. Here are five essential concerns to keep in mind with braces: 1. Be Careful What …
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth troubles! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, …
Here at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our mission is making the smiles of all Texas dental patients white and bright. Today, we are going to talk about ways to enhance your beautiful smile. Maybe as a teen you were prescribed tetracycline to combat acne, but have now been left …
