In this post from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or …
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio, we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of …
This post from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio is about root canal therapy. Root canals are often feared, but they shouldn’t be, because they allow you to keep a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. As the saying goes, knowledge is power. It can help when you understand what is …
In this post from William J. Stewart Jr. in San Antonio, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a …
The state of your oral health is closely related to your overall health, which is just one of the reasons why daily brushing and flossing is so important. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio we’re using this post to discuss three common issues that you should never ignore. Dry mouth. Everyone has …
Good dental health is a lifelong journey that begins almost as soon as parents bring their new baby home from the hospital. For the first few years it’s up to them to take good care of their child’s teeth. At William J. Stewart DDS in San Antonio, we can help. Those teeth usually start coming …
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This post from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio takes a look at the various types of dental X-rays. Panoramic. These pictures help us see everything in one image: the total upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit. They are useful …
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio we ask: how often do we think about how stress affects our smile? And what about your child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to …
Most parents are concerned about cavities, and rightly so. Tooth decay in children is serious and widespread. But as we remind parents at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio, kids are at risk for all the same oral ailments as grownups. That includes gum disease. Let’s discuss it. …
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio TX, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us …
