Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath in Shavano Park. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common cause is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis arises midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food fragments on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. The …
There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It’s unfortunate when those with braces develop tooth decay while simultaneously trying to improve their smile with braces. A classic example of one step forward and two steps back. The brackets and wires on traditional metal …
The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your health and well-being. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from oral health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be saved, …
In today’s William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts oral dental health in San Antonio. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we would like all expectant Texas mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of …
Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth in the Shavano Park area? Teeth whitening might be the answer you’ve been looking for. These irregularities are usually easy to repair, reverse or bypass with a quick smart smile makeover! Everyone wants a winning perfect smile in Shavano Park, so why not get one yourself. A …
When you are devoted to reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. A sporadic effort to fix your teeth is almost never the best option. Don’t wait till the last minute. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you …
There are many simple things we all can do do improve our dental health and hygiene. One is to see William J. Stewart DDS in San Antonio for a cleaning and checkup every six months. Another thing involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the …
Floss picks, or regular floss? Is one better than the other? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface, and that may not bode well for your dental hygiene. Here in San Antonio, William J. Stewart Jr. DDS …
People that suffer from dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult, but …
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become somewhat lax about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s article, our goal is for you to scrutinize where you stand and consider whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and support your quality of …
