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…
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A Root Canal vs A Dental Implant In San Antonio
When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth with a root canal or a dental implant in San Antonio. There are several factors that impact this choice. These include whether there is an infection in the surrounding bone, the…
Mind Your Dental Hygiene in San Antonio
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…
Replace A Missing Tooth With A Dental Implant in San Antonio
Not so long ago, if someone had a missing tooth the only option was a dental bridge. But dental implants have proven to be superior to dental bridges, because they look and function like a natural tooth, and can prevent bone loss in the jaw. The advantages of an implant over a dental bridge include:…
Afraid Of The Dentist? Dental Phobia in San Antonio
People who suffer from dental phobia may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common condition. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio, we take dental phobia seriously. With sedation dentistry, it is possible to see us for a cleaning and checkup every six months, and not have your stress…
Make Sure Your Child Sees Us! Family Dentistry in San Antonio
At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio we practice family dentistry, and can treat every member of your brood, no matter their age. But we admit to having a soft spot for the little ones. Dental care, after all, is important at every stage of life. The American Dental Association recommends that a…
Smile Makeovers: Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio
A smile makeover is transformative for anyone who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio, a smile makeover with cosmetic dentistry can improve your life in ways you may not imagine. With procedures like teeth…
Floss Picks Or Regular Floss? Dental Hygiene in San Antonio
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…
Restore Or Replace: Restorative Dentistry in San Antonio
There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of perfect teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. But, if you are like a lot of our San Antonio patients, you may need to restore a tooth eventually. This post looks at restorative dentistry procedures that…
Aching Jaw? TMJ in San Antonio
A lot of our patients here in San Antonio suffer from one form or another of jaw pain. In some cases it is easily corrected, while others need a more intensive approach. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis, the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses. When these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses…
