You probably believe that the paramount aspect regarding flossing is simply to do it every day. We agree. However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. Let’s discuss some of the most common types of …
Why should everyone in San Antonio brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important.
Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay.
What does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the San Antonio area? What about a routine trip to your dentist?
Hello, I’m Dr. William Stewart. At my San Antonio practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. San Antonio men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health.
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them …
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m William Stewart of William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, a full-service dental office in San Antonio, Texas. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant and potentially embarrassing condition. Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that live on and around …
At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we …
1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least …
Hello San Antonio! Welcome to William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, and we have been here serving the San Antonio area since 1981. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative …
Hi. I’m Dr. William Stewart. Welcome to my San Antonio dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Shavano Park, Leon Springs, and Beorne areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers …