Dental News

Dental X-rays are always an important topic anytime you go to the Dentist. Some questions that might come up are when do you need them, what type, how often, are they safe. This article, linked below, from the American Dental Association does a great job at answering some of those questions. Dr. William and Dr.…

Has your Child lost a baby tooth or are they about to lose one. Losing a baby tooth is completely normal and happens as your child grows up. It can still be a little bit scary as a parent, and for the child, especially if this is your first child. The whole process can be…

National Children’s Dental Health Month Did you know that the month of February is dedicated to National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). Thus it is a great time to promote all the good benefits of oral hygiene. These dental habits are developed at a very young age and help children get a jump start on…

There is a good chance that you or someone you know has been told they have a cracked tooth. Or you may have felt like you have a cracked tooth. A lot of times cracks start to develop in teeth that have had fillings in them for several decades as the tooth becomes weaker after…

For years needing a crown always meant two visits to the office, with a temporary crown for several weeks. You may not know that we have the ability to do some crowns all in one day! We are able to scan your tooth, design your crown and use our CAD/CAM machine to mill your custom…

Sleep Apnea is serious and for many the first line of treatment from your doctor is a CPAP machine… Unfortunately, for many, they are uncomfortable and people are unable to get used to wearing them. If that’s you, we can help. You might be a candidate for a mandibular advancement device which is a dental…

We had so much fun on WSPA-TV’s Your Carolina show with Jack Roper and Megan Hoffman. The crew was so nice and helpful. Take a look…. Watch our Segment On Your Carolina

With summer coming to an end and the school year beginning, it’s important to think about healthy habits. Taking care of your kid’s teeth is very important. It has been shown that “poor oral health can mean missed school and lower grades.” Dental pain or infections can interrupt your child’s daily routine and lead to…

Stewart Family Dentistry is blessed to have the best patients. We think of you as our family. So no surprise, you were kind enough to help us with our new TV commercial. Debbie revealed one of the unique aspects of coming to Stewart Family Dentistry is getting to hear Dr. Bill whistle. The melodic greeting…

Moms-to-be listen up. A new preliminary study suggests there may be a link between gum disease and preterm births. The study presented in June at the European Federation of Periodontology compared women whose babies were born before 37 weeks, considered preterm, and those who had full-term births. Gum disease, also called periodontitis, is triggered by…