Cosmetic Dentistry

Jul15

Picking Your Comstock Park Cosmetic Dentist

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

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Would you go to a plumber to have your house painted? The answer is of course not. You should use the same line of thought when it comes to needing cosmetic dentistry. Say you have a tooth in the front of your mouth that is chipped; it’s important that you choose the right cosmetic dentist so the quality of your smile is not compromised.

Here are some considerations to keep in mind when you need a cosmetic dentist. These also underscore why it’s so important you choose an experienced cosmetic dentist.

Shading: It’s important to select the right color of porcelain veneer or dental crown to make sure that it matches the rest of the teeth—especially when it is in the front of your mouth. Ultimately, it is the dentist’s responsibility to get it right. This is why it is important to pick an office with abundant experience in cosmetic dentistry.

Staining: There are times when simple teeth bleaching will not take away the stains in your teeth. This can sometimes require more extensive work with a combination of teeth whitening and dental veneers. A good cosmetic dentist can make a recommendation as to the best treatment in your situation.

Laboratory: It’s important to choose an office that does not try to cut costs with lower laboratory fees. Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull work very closely with a laboratory that produces high-quality porcelain to give you a natural appearance.

Whatever the concern you may have with your mouth, there is one universal consensus: It should look natural when it is finished. 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 improving your smile in the Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker or 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

Meet Dr. Bruce Stewart

We can whiten, brighten, and straighten your smile!

 

Jul8

Using Nature As Our Guide At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry In Comstock Park

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

smile design Comstock Park

Using Nature As Our Guide At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry In Comstock Park

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull at Stewart of Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry perform complete smile re-designs that turn ordinary teeth (or even teeth with significant problems) into stunning smiles. If you have been considering a smile makeover, you probably want to know if you will still look like yourself.

The answer is “Yes! Only  better!” One of the reasons for this is because Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull use nature as a guide – nature at its best – when improving smiles. It is vital to bring multiple components into harmony when designing a fantastic smile makeover. Here are a few:

  • Tooth Shape – includes proportion and alignment
  • Tooth Size – this also includes the unique dimensions of the spaces between the teeth
  • Tooth Color – hue, value, intensity, and color variations between teeth
  • Tooth Bite – how upper and lower teeth fit together
  • Gumline – shape and color
  • Face Shape and Bone Structure
  • Lips – color, shape, size
  • Age
  • Gender

This list is not comprehensive, but gives you an idea of the complexity of what is considered. Though advanced cosmetic dentistry is multifaceted, it follows the esthetic principles expressed in naturally beautiful smiles.

You don’t have to worry about midlines and microesthetics because we are enthusiastic about the details. We invite you to schedule a complimentary smile design consultation to speak with Dr. Stewart or Dr. Hull about your current smile and the unforgettable smile you desire.

We can whiten, brighten, and straighten your smile!

 

Contact Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, MI
49321

 

Jun24

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry – A Reason To Smile

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry A Reason To Smile

Hello friends of Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you. It has been an exceptional month at our state-of-the-art Comstock Park dentistry practice.

We continue to achieve fabulous results with our precision smile makeovers.

If you have never seen our photo gallery of actual smile makeover patients, you are probably not aware of the limitless possibilities. There is virtually no dental problem that can’t be improved with modern cosmetic dentistry performed by Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull have been skillfully using the unprecedented tools of cosmetic dentistry: veneers, porcelain crowns, implants, Invisalign, teeth whitening and dental bonding to create sensational smiles. There is no physical feature as eye-catching as an attractive smile. When your smile is stunning, you smile all the time!

If you are not happy with your smile, call us at 616-784-2377 today to schedule a complimentary smile design consultation. See https://www.greatmismiles.com/ for more information and photos. We look forward to making your smile the best it can be!

 

Contact Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

Jun17

Total Tooth Restoration

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

Total Tooth Restoration

Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves, baggy jeans, or a hat.

Many lucky Comstock Park residents who have received smile makeovers at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole face. Some Rockford, MI professionals have corrected tooth problems prior to beginning a search for new employment.

A beautiful smile is essential to a polished appearance. Cosmetic dentistry is not just for people in the public eye. It is for anyone who desires a youthful looking smile.

Teeth whitening is quicker and more popular than ever. Some of our Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI cosmetic dental patients invest in total teeth restoration because they have always been self-conscious about chips, gaps or crooked teeth.

Cosmetic dental treatment may consist of dental bonding, dental implants, dental bridges, Invisalign orthodontics, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening or a combination.

If you are unfamiliar with the latest materials and procedures, see Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull for a cosmetic dental consultation. Some transformations are completed in just one visit!

It is never too late to get a movie-star smile!

 

Contact Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, MI
49321

 

Jun3

Dental Crowns—Yesterday and Today

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

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Dental crowns have been around for a couple of thousand years. Archeology suggests that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., gold crowns were used to make artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums.

Porcelain crowns were first used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Dental crowns cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to brighten and improve the appearance of one’s smile.

There are three common types of crowns are:

  1. All-porcelain (ceramic)
  2. Porcelain-fused-to-metal
  3. Gold

The material used is determined by several factors, depending on your unique situation. You will want to discuss this with Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull which option would be best for you.

If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull  at 616-827-7019.  We have been serving patients in the Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI area since 1974. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.

 

 

Apr8

Should You Consider Cosmetic Dentistry?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

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Many of the patients who visit Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry have questions about cosmetic dentistry. You can find quite a bit of reliable information online, but there are a lot of questions that only Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull can answer—particularly concerning your own goals for your smile. But keep in mind that new developments in cosmetic dentistry have made many procedures safe, affordable, and worth your consideration.

If you have questions about how cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile, restore a tooth, or change a gum line, please call our office.  Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull will give you straightforward answers to your cosmetic dentistry questions.

You may reach one of our friendly office staff at 616-784-2377 to schedule a complimentary consultation. We would love to meet with you and go over what you would like to see with your smile. We can give you an oral assessment to help you decide what procedures might be best for you. We can help you determine the level of cosmetic dentistry you will need to get the smile you want.

Sometimes easy can be surprisingly effective. We can often achieve great results with procedures that don’t require a lot of recovery time. Tooth whitening, dental bonding,  porcelain crowns and veneers can all work miracles and can often be completed in as little as one or two visits.

We want you to be comfortable with any dentistry decisions you make. Please call our office for a complimentary consultation. We look forward to answering your questions.

– Dr. Bruce Stewart & Dr. Eric Hull, 616-723-863

 

 

Mar18

Find Out How Your Smile Can Benefit From Tooth-Colored Fillings

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

tooth colored fillings

Most adults will have at least one cavity in their lives, so it’s no surprise that dealing with tooth decay is one of the most common problems addressed by dentists. When teeth have been damaged by decay, dental fillings are generally used to fill in the spot of the decay to prevent it from getting worse. In the past, a mixture—also called “amalgam”—of metals was used, but today we have other options, including composite, tooth-colored fillings.

About Dental Fillings

Dental fillings have been used for about the past 150 years. They are small dental restorations that are used for treating cavities, which are also called dental “caries.” Metal amalgam used to be the filling of choice until the 1990s and 2000s when composite materials began to be vastly improved. Now the benefits of tooth-colored fillings in Comstock Park have become quite well known and popular for dental restorations.

Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

There are a number of advantages that only tooth-colored fillings provide, including:

  • They are more attractive than metal fillings. Because they are color-matched to the rest of your teeth, tooth-colored fillings blend in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth. They will not discolor with time either. You can smile with confidence at your cavity-free appearance. No one will even know the restoration is there!
  • They are less destructive. With tooth-colored fillings, more of the natural tooth can be kept intact than with metal fillings. This helps to maintain the tooth’s natural strength.
  • They are durable. Tooth-colored fillings last a long time; with the proper care, they can last for as long as a decade or beyond.

Learn More About the Advantages of Tooth-Colored Fillings

For more information about tooth-colored fillings and your many other options for effective dental restoration, be sure to contact us at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry at 616-552-8307.

 

Mar4

Your Unique Smile – Only Better!

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

family dentist Comstock ParkHello Comstock Park! If you are unhappy with your smile, it’s time to change that.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Comstock Park, Michigan, since 1974. During our careers, we have both established reputations for excellence while providing care for many fantastic Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI residents. Performing smile makeovers makes our profession extremely fulfilling.

When we design a smile, we carefully analyze the macroesthetics (larger facial characteristics and relationships between bone structure, tooth size, and shape), and microesthetics (more delicate features such as tooth shade and degree of translucency). There is no one-size-fits-all treatment; each Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry smile design is as unique as you are.

Whether you have chipped teeth, yellow enamel, a broken dental bridge, or even missing teeth, there are procedures to fix your dental problems and give you a natural looking smile that you will be proud to show off.

A smile makeover in Comstock Park at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry typically involves two or more procedures, which may include: porcelain veneers, tooth implants, crown lengthening, dental bonding, and/or teeth whitening. Of course, just one procedure, such as tooth-colored fillings, can make a world of difference.

Call Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry at 616-784-2377 today to schedule a smile design consultation.

Feb5

Hey, Comstock Park, Smile Like You Mean It!

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

Hey Comstock Park Smile Like You Mean It!

Hello Comstock Park friends! Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you and maybe you desire a smile makeover.

Don’t be embarrassed! Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry provides the most advanced cosmetic dentistry care for our Belmont, Cedar Springs, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI area patients. There are many reasons a dental patient could be shy about their smile, such as injury, tooth discoloration, poor spacing, or missing teeth. But chances are there is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can help.

Wouldn’t it be outstanding to have the confident smile you’ve always wanted?

Many patients start with teeth whitening. Other procedures include dental implants, veneers, crowns, Invisalign, enamel shaping, bonding, and more!

 Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull are passionate about helping patients have  healthy teeth and sensational smiles. If you would like to know more about cosmetic dental smile makeovers, give us a call at 616-784-2377 and our very friendly and thorough staff can schedule a complimentary consultation.

Jan29

Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes For Comstock Park Smiles

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

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Today we are focusing on porcelain veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry.

Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Veneers can correct a variety of problems including:

  1. Chips
    2. Cracks
    3. Stains
    4. Teeth that are misshapen
    5. Teeth that are too short
    6. Teeth that are misaligned
    7. Gaps between teeth

If you are in the Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker or Rockford, MI area and are looking for a family, general or cosmetic dentist, give Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry a call. We  have been practicing advanced dentistry in Comstock Park, Michigan, since 1974. The art and science of cosmetic dentistry is our passion.

Please call 616-784-2377 and a member of our very friendly and thorough staff can answer any questions you have about veneers, teeth whitening, invisible braces, pediatric dentistry, general dental care, or smile makeovers.

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

The following website was used as source material for this blog:
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/v/veneers.aspx, accessed on Feb. 12, 2013