Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a …
What makes a gorgeous smile? White teeth? Uniformly-shaped teeth? Straight teeth? What issues prevent brilliant smiles? Crooked teeth are often considered unattractive. Yellow or gray teeth decrease the appeal of a smile—even one that is perfectly healthy and aligned. Beauty, it has been said, is in the eye of the beholder. There are unique smile …
You can’t buy implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative prices on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A tooth implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a tooth implant depends on many factors. First, let’s define what we are talking about. A dental implant is …
You may not be able to articulate why all the elements blend in perfect harmony. But you know it when you see it. We’re talking about a beautiful smile. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, beautiful smiles are our specialty. We provide tooth implants and other cosmetic dental procedures for …
Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the San Antonio area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit dramatically from these slip-free …
What’s the first step in getting a permanent tooth implant? It’s not an X-ray. It’s not an exam. It’s an informative, low-key consultation with Dr. Stewart. Take Your Time At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we don’t pressure you into treatment. We simply explain your options. We answer your questions …
The professional team at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help you find the restoration procedure right for you, even if you have had years of dental problems. You could be a candidate for complete or partial dentures or dental implants. We can make dentures  in advance and position them as …
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as adorable as it did when you were in elementary school.) At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio, we can …
If you have had a tooth extracted, you probably think your worries are over for that tooth. The team at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry  wants to educate you about this all too real issue. You may still have some problems ahead—even if you don’t care about the gap in …
Hello, friends of William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry! In today’s post, we will consider jaw bone health after a tooth extraction. To remain strong and vital, your jaw bone needs to be continuously stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure that extends into …
