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 …
If you are the parent of a teenager, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. We encourage San Antonio parents to be vigilant about twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings for their teens. Adolescent Oral …
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, …
Do you have a young child? Why are dental sealants important for kids’ oral health? 1. Children without sealants have almost three times more decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) 2. Sealants may be covered by your Texas dental insurance plan. For moms and dads without dental insurance, sealants are worth the …
This post from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio is for new parents, and couples planning on having children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and …
As a premier dentist office in the San Antonio area, we at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry hear a lot about the many options available to learn about how to best care for teeth. Did you know that your smartphone or tablet could be another critical tool to help your …