Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you tormented about discussing your smile? Settling into the reality of what you are prepared to discuss with your dentist is the first step to relief.
If you are afraid of the dentist and have not had a check-up in years, today’s post is for you. Good news! Dentistry in the San Antonio area and around Texas is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.)
Your San Antonio, Shavano Park, or Beorne dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the competent dental assistants who work there. Today in the San Antonio, Texas dental blog we would like to highlight the importance of these hard workers who are often taken for granted.
Providing quality dental care is much easier for San Antonio area dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health – and pictures are far more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth and gums are worth even more than a thousand words. So, along with a thorough oral exam, most dentists want complete and up-to-date x-rays.
Some San Antonio dentistry patients come in twice-yearly for an examination, cleaning, oral cancer screening, and fluoride treatment. We work with them to maintain their oral health and prevent common dental problems such as cavities and gum disease.
When you go to your San Antonio drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you choose carries the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today in the San Antonio Dental Blog we are going to look at 4 ways the ADA seal can …
Decongestants, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and painkillers (all used extensively in San Antonio) are just some of the drugs that list ‘dry mouth’ as a common side effect.
You have many choices for your San Antonio family dentistry. We welcome questions about all aspects of our William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry practice. Visit us at 13220 Huebner Rd in San Antonio.
At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we are noticing an increase in cases of serious acid erosion. It is apparent that the typical San Antonio diet is becoming more acidic.
If you have any damage from grinding such as fractured teeth, ask about restorative dentistry.