At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio TX, many of our new patients come to us on the recommendation of a current patient. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any dental practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is pleased with our …
Silver fillings have been used in dentistry for more than a century to repair cavities in teeth. But they can be unsightly, and at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio, we offer fillings that can match the color of your teeth. One of the reasons that silver fillings have a long history in …
Dental crowns are an important restoration commonly used in dentistry to protect or repair a tooth. Making them used to take weeks or months, but CEREC crowns from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio have sped the process up. A crown is placed over the top of a tooth that has been damaged …
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can avoid tooth cavities in young children, there’s a better chance that their teeth can …
William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry provides sedation options when required for our young patients. Here are answers to the most prevalent questions about pediatric sedation dentistry. Is sedation safe for kids? Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation are safe for children when administered by experienced professionals. Certified pediatric dentists, …
The American Dental Association offers some counsel for how to choose a dentist. Here are some things you should look at: Extended Hours? Life can be busy. Fitting in a dentist appointment shouldn’t upend your schedule. Visiting a dentist with evening and weekend hours is smart move for busy people. (Isn’t that all of us?) Convenient Location? …
At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, everything we do is for the benefit of our valued patients. We are enthusiastic about delivering quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s singular needs. We know that optimum oral health is a key element of comprehensive physical health and that dentists do …
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid …
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are treated with antibiotics, and broken bones mend. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. That’s why the team at  William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry. Maintain Good Dental Hygiene Brush your teeth at least twice a day …
Periodontal disease, typically called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. It is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it is treatable at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. Yet the condition is so widespread in the …
