Unfortunately, gum disease is very common but is also completely preventable. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush for two to three minutes, at least …
This message from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio is about tooth enamel. Your enamel is uniquely suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental issues. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or …
A healthy smile needs decay-free teeth and healthy gums, as well as a healthy jawbone. Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio, we’ve seen a variety of issues in our patients’ jaw health. Today’s post looks at …
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around San Antonio. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry we encourage our patients to enhance their smiles in the healthiest way. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Unfortunately, these piercings and the jewelry they use …
William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and his team in San Antonio can help with your dental hygiene. Do you think you’re too busy to floss? Here are some tips on when to add it to your schedule. The best time is right before bed, so you remove all of the …
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio, we want to remind you what sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the …
This post from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio is for new parents, and couples planning on having children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and …
It’s easy to become too attached to familiar objects, and that includes the tools you use to clean your teeth. Like a comfortable pair of slippers, that toothbrush you use every night may have an easy, cozy feel you’re not ready to give up just yet. But at William J. Stewart DDS in San Antonio …
How do you maintain a healthy smile? The first things that come to mind are probably brushing, flossing, and getting regular checkups at William J. Steward DDS in San Antonio. You might also think of diet factors, like limiting sugary drinks and getting enough calcium. When people are quizzed about preventative dental care, they rarely …
Even if your youngster practices daily dental hygiene and has no known problems, it’s important to schedule twice-yearly checkups at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. One of the reasons for this is to keep track of wisdom teeth. If your child’s wisdom teeth emerge during adolescence, it’s …