As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark-colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS …
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 …
Unfortunately, gum disease is very common but is also completely preventable. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush for two to three minutes, at least …
This message from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio is about tooth enamel. Your enamel is uniquely suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many dental issues. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or …
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are unwilling to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and reclaim that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? You can with dental implants from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. For most patients, a …
The professional team at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help you find the restoration procedure right for you, even if you have had years of dental problems. You could be a candidate for complete or partial dentures or dental implants. We can make dentures in advance and position them as …
The team at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry loves to discuss sealants. The team thinks they’re the tops! Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles …
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing smile? Let William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry fill the gap for you with a dental bridge. A bridge consists of two or more crowns on either side of the gap created by your missing tooth. The neighboring …
The team at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry performs complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth (or even teeth with problems) into stunning smiles. If you have been considering a smile makeover, you probably want to know if you will still look like yourself. The answer is “Yes! Only better!” You …
The team at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio wants to discuss dental veneers. Porcelain veneers can transform your every-day ok smile into a magical one. Have you ever wished your dentist could glue new pearly white covers on your existing teeth as quick and easy as you paint a …