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Nov20

Don’t Be Afraid, Comstock Park! Show Us Your Smile!

Some people don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos – none of these can coax a smile or laugh. If this person sounds familiar, then maybe you would like some information about complete smile makeovers.

Don’t be embarrassed! Plenty of Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker, and Rockford, MI residents are hesitant to show their smile. The good news is that there is help.

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry provides cosmetic dentistry procedures for patients who have issues such as a previous mouth injury, tooth discoloration, poor spacing, chipped teeth, tetracycline stains, crooked teeth, missing teeth and much more.

Now is the time to get the confident smile that you’ve always wanted!

Many patients start with teeth whitening. This gets them on their way to a brighter smile. It’s a simple procedure, but the results are truly dramatic.

Other procedures that improve the look of your teeth and/or your oral health include dental crowns, dental implants, veneers, Invisalign, enamel shaping, gum contouring, bonding, and more!

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull are passionate about helping our patients enjoy healthy mouths and beautiful smiles. If you would like to know more about smile makeovers in the Rockford, MI area, give us a call at 616-784-2377.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull
Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
616-784-2377
https://www.greatmismiles.com/meet-dr-bruce-stewart

We can whiten, brighten, and straighten your smile!

Nov13

How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures In Comstock Park

If you are one of the many Comstock Park denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth.

The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups can help you avoid the need for dentures later in your life, but other factors can make dental replacements an inevitability.

The good news? Modern dental implant technology offers a better tooth restoration solution. If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will drastically improve.

Before you consider having another denture reline, ask your Comstock Park dentist about the possibility of dental implants.

Attention Comstock Park denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants!

Come see us at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry at 769 York Creek Dr NW in Comstock Park, 49321 for more information about dental implants.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull
Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan 49321
616-784-2377
https://www.greatmismiles.com/meet-dr-bruce-stewart

Nov6

Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal

Hello Comstock Park! Welcome to the Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry dental blog. Let’s talk about smile transformations. Some Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general 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 in your upper front teeth, veneer placement may remedy the few cosmetic problems and result in a celebrity-caliber smile.

Generally, however, a complete smile redesign combines several carefully-chosen cosmetic dentistry procedures performed at the same time for a complete smile renewal. In other words, the sum is greater than the parts.

For example, a cosmetic dental smile makeover could involve crown restorations, veneers for teeth that are misshapen but otherwise healthy, tooth-colored filling replacement for old amalgam fillings, and teeth whitening for the crowning touch.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull. We have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Comstock Park, Michigan since 1974. Performing successful smile makeovers makes our profession extremely fulfilling. Patients who plan to receive a smile makeover should take their time choosing a dentist to perform it. We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation so we can discuss your needs and wishes. During the consultation, we can tell you about our extensive experience and show you before and after pictures of satisfied patients.

When we design a custom smile makeover, we study several elements in addition to the teeth. After all, the teeth are just one component of the patient’s face. The gumline, lips, mouth, facial shape, facial structure, coloring, and patient’s age affect the scope of the design. This comprehensive approach to a smile makeover achieves incredible results and sets our practice apart.

If you are interested in learning more about smile transformations, call us today at 616-784-2377.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull
Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan 49321
616-784-2377
https://www.greatmismiles.com/meet-dr-bruce-stewart
We can whiten, brighten, and straighten your smile!

Oct30

A Smile Like a Precious Gem

Would you like a sensational smile? Call our office for a complimentary consult on porcelain veneers or dental implants. We can answer all of your questions. Considering general dentistry or Invisalign orthodontics? Our staff can schedule a consultation that is sure to enlighten any Comstock Park patient. Meet our friendly employees. Come see why Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry is considered a gem in the Comstock Park community. You may also be interested in cosmetic dentistry.

If you are missing one or more teeth, ask us about the process of a dental implant. Dental implants aren’t for everyone, but your research is never complete until you visit with Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull to find out if dental implants are right for you. Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry provides first-class general and cosmetic dental care.

The skill and experience of Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull combined with all the wonders of modern dentistry works dental miracles. A complete smile makeover or smile redesign combines several cosmetic dental procedures to achieve the most beautiful smile possible. Treatments include: dental crowns, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers, inlays/onlays, dental bonding, invisible braces, gum surgery, and teeth whitening. We guarantee that cosmetic dentistry will change your life for the better – it is the ultimate anti-aging treatment! You will value your new smile like a precious gem and will be proud to flash your smile to everyone you meet.

If you would like to hear more about options to restore your smile, call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation today.

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
https://www.greatmismiles.com/
616-784-2377
Ask us about restorative dentistry

Oct23

6 Ways Dental Crowns Restore Comstock Park Smiles

Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play an important role in Grand Rapids cosmetic dentistry. A dental crown, often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth.

Dental crowns are used for several problems common among Grand Rapids cosmetic dentistry patients:

An old crown that is damaged or ill-fitting
A broken tooth
A tooth with extreme decay
A tooth that has had a root canal
A tooth that is too small or misshapen
A tooth that prevents a proper bite

A dental crown serves both structural and aesthetic purposes. It protects a natural tooth from additional decay and damage while permitting normal function. In addition, a dental crown often prevents the need for an extraction and the bone loss that can occur with a missing tooth.

Patients who get a dental crown should not assume that the tooth is now invincible. Crowns need daily cleaning and flossing just like natural teeth. The remaining tooth structure just around the gumline could still become decayed and the soft tissue around the crown is susceptible to gum disease. Chewing hard foods or using your teeth as a tool can cause a crown to crack or break. (Use scissors to open a stubborn plastic package – don’t bite and pull!) Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull can advise you on caring for your new crown so that it will last as long as possible. Some of our Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI patients have crowns that are still looking beautiful after ten years.

If you would like to hear more about options to restore your smile, call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation today.

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Oct16

Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign!

Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities? Will it slur your speech? Will people know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in your concerns! Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull and the rest of our team thought we’d share this list of questions and answers for anyone considering Invisalign treatment at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry.

How exactly does Invisalign work?

Using 3-D computer imaging technology, Invisalign creates a series of custom-made, clear aligners exclusively for your teeth, based on the treatment plan that we specify for you. Each aligner moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.

Will I experience pain during treatment?

Most people experience temporary discomfort for a few days after a new aligner is placed. This feeling of pressure is normal and is a sign that Invisalign is working by sequentially moving your teeth to their final destination.

How often must I wear my aligners?

Aligners should be worn all day, except when eating, brushing, and flossing.

Will my speech be affected by the aligners?

As with any orthodontic treatment, aligners may temporarily affect your speech. If this does happen, your tongue will adjust within a day or two and your speech should return to normal.

If you would like to hear more about options to restore your smile, call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation today.

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
https://www.greatmismiles.com/
616-784-2377
Ask us about restorative dentistry

Oct8

Full Mouth Reconstruction In Rockford, MI

Full Mouth Reconstruction

Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry.

Unlike conventional removable dentures, extensive mouth reconstruction involves strong, functional and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone.

You have probably heard about dental implants; the tooth replacement option that is, in most cases, the best possible replacement for a missing tooth. Dental implants have been used in Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull’s office for many years to replace one or two missing teeth. However, they can also provide a structure for crowns, bridges, and anchored dentures that replace nearly every tooth in the mouth!

If you would like to hear more about options to restore your smile, call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation today.

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
https://www.greatmismiles.com/
616-784-2377
Ask us about restorative dentistry

Oct2

Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?

This post is for Belmont, Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, Walker and Rockford, MI area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. Do you have extensive tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? Whatever the cause of the condition – chemotherapy, recreational drug use, eating disorder, extreme mouth injury, or simply poor oral hygiene – there is hope.

Full mouth reconstruction can restore your previously healthy, attractive smile or give you the dazzling smile you never had. Patients regain their confidence to smile, eat, and speak normally. Full mouth reconstruction (sometimes called full mouth restoration) is a term which refers to a combination of dental procedures that restore a smile for people with many damaged or missing teeth. Full mouth reconstruction may include any combination of the following treatments: crowns, inlays/onlays, dental bonding, white filling replacement, tooth implants, porcelain veneers, implant-anchored dentures, gum contouring, bone grafts, and tooth whitening.

Dental implants are often the best tooth replacement for Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry patients with missing teeth. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the abutment and beautiful crown. Dental implants are indistinguishable from natural teeth in both form and function.

Crowns (sometimes called caps) are used when there is enough viable tooth structure that a damaged tooth doesn’t need to be extracted. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured. A crown can fix a bite misalignment and is usually required after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is the final step.

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry offers a full menu of cosmetic dental services including total mouth reconstruction. Cosmetic dentistry may be more cost-effective than you think. Talk to us about financing or a multi-procedure treatment schedule that allows you to pay as you go. Restoring a healthy smile may be the best investment you ever make.

Drs. Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull
Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan 49321
616-784-2377
https://www.greatmismiles.com/meet-dr-bruce-stewart

Sep25

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry In Comstock Park Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue.

Healthy teeth and gums are a key component of complete physical and mental health. An unhealthy smile can erode confidence, cause embarrassment, and make eating and speaking difficult. The team of dental professionals at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry in Comstock Park, Michigan, wants to help keep your mouth and teeth healthy so that they don’t adversely affect your health in any way.

We humans have two sets of teeth in our lifetime. The first set are your ‘primary teeth’, which many people often call ‘baby teeth’. Baby teeth typically start to come in at about 6 months old. An average healthy mouth for a Comstock Park resident has a total of 20 primary teeth by about age 5.

Your primary teeth will eventually fall out and new teeth known as ‘permanent teeth’ will grow in. Permanent teeth typically begin to come in around age 6 for most Comstock Park residents, but every person is unique and it could be a little earlier or later. By about age 13 an average healthy mouth should have 28 of the total 32 permanent teeth. The last four permanent teeth may or may not come, but typically come in between the ages of 17 and 21 if they do. Because of the late age that these last teeth come in they are commonly called ‘wisdom teeth’.

Many adults in Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI have their wisdom teeth pulled out because these teeth can be problematic to your oral health, such as crowding a mouth. Other adults keep these teeth because they are not causing problems. If you are concerned about the state of your wisdom teeth you can visit Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry and we can help you make this important decision.

Caring for all of your teeth – whether you are young and have 20 primary teeth or are an adult and have 28 to 32 permanent teeth – is necessary for total strength. Let your Comstock Park dentist help keep you healthy and happy.

Sep18

Are You Ready To Smile Again, Comstock Park?

Most people have plenty of things to smile about.

However, there are some Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI residents who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding your smile for years?

It’s time to take care of those tooth problems and get a new lease on life.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull DDS at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry in Comstock Park can make it happen!

If you are missing one or more teeth, talk to us about dental implants. A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that includes both root and crown. Because it is anchored into the jawbone, it looks and feels like a natural tooth.

Are your teeth yellow or gray? Have your teeth whitened at our Comstock Park dental practice and experience an instant transformation.

If your teeth are crooked, talk to us about Invisalign. You may be able to straighten your teeth in less than a year.

Many of your friends and neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. They correct several types of imperfections and can improve a smile in as little as two visits.

We look forward to developing a custom treatment plan to transform your smile. Call today!

Author: Dr. Eric Hull

Don’t Be Afraid, Comstock Park! Show Us Your Smile!

How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures In Comstock Park

Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal

A Smile Like a Precious Gem

6 Ways Dental Crowns Restore Comstock Park Smiles

Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign!

Full Mouth Reconstruction In Rockford, MI

Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry In Comstock Park Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy

Are You Ready To Smile Again, Comstock Park?

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