In this post from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? Attractive clothing, well-groomed hair, and…
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Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Categories: Dental Implants
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. In this post, we’ll describe what to expect during…
Dental X-rays Help Us Provide Quality Care
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This post from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio takes a look at the various types of dental X-rays. Panoramic. These pictures help us see everything in one image: the total upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit. They are useful…
Stress And Your Child’s Smile
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio we ask: how often do we think about how stress affects our smile? And what about your child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to…
Whitening vs Bleaching
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental service that William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio provides almost daily. Everyone, it seems, would like to have a brighter smile. Our teeth whitening patients affirm that a whiter smile boosts self confidence and can take years of wear and discoloration away to reveal a brighter…
Can Replacing a Missing Tooth Improve My Life?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
If you have one or more missing teeth, you are probably self-conscious about it. A smile is one of the first things people notice. At William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio we restore smiles with dental implants. The Teeth Surrounding The Missing Tooth When a gap is left by a missing tooth, the…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
In this post from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio, we take a look at smile redesigns. Some people wonder if the term is synonymous with cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips…
Dental Implants: Does Your Age Matter?
Dental implants have rightly been called one of the greatest advances in dentistry: titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw to support one or more artificial teeth. Dental implants are available at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. A common concern for many patients is whether they…
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Most parents are concerned about cavities, and rightly so. Tooth decay in children is serious and widespread. But as we remind parents at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio, kids are at risk for all the same oral ailments as grownups. That includes gum disease. Let’s discuss it.…
Want To Perk Up Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
If you’d like to perk up your smile, professional teeth whitening from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio TX is for you. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life significantly. Many of our patients feel more confident in personal and professional…
