It’s important to discuss treatment with your San Antonio dentist or doctor. The only sure-fire way to avoid tonsil stones is to have the tonsils completely removed, but very few cases become this serious.
I know many people throughout Shavano Park and Leon Springs have difficult struggles with oral health and lack smile satisfaction. That’s why I’m here. I am William Stewart of William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. If you are experiencing dental problems, schedule a consultation today. I look forward to creating a plan to restore your oral health and the beauty of your smile.
Gum disease is a common dental issue for many Leon Springs residents. When gum tissue pulls away from a tooth, it forms a pocket. This pocket is a warm, moist place for bacteria to flourish. (You know what they say about Nature abhorring a vacuum.)
Many folks in our San Antonio community experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a problem. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, but it can lead to severe health problems.
Most dental patients in the San Antonio and Leon Springs area know that they can go to their local dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your Beorne dentist can also help you with.
One of the most important habits San Antonio residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best way to let the toothbrush air dry is by placing it in a toothbrush holder on the counter with the bristles pointing up. This method of storage is much better than sticking it away in a drawer since it will take longer to dry in there.
Our goal is to help our San Antonio dental patients prevent gum disease before any damage occurs. Cleanings include root planing and periodontal scaling. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus above and, especially, below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. Planing smoothes root surfaces so it is more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate and grow. It also creates a healthy surface for the gums to reattach to the root if necessary.
There is a connection that links osteoporosis and oral health. If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in America and the state of Texas is no exception. Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth that indicate compromised …
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.
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.
