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May16

“Don’t Take Stress Out On Your Teeth, Comstock Park”

At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry we have noticed more and more patients with stress-related dental issues. Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health.

Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be exacerbated by stress.

Patients who have difficulty managing stress need to realize that it can increase the risk of getting mouth sores such as cankers and cold sores. Most canker sores only last 7-10 days, but for relief from the irritation, we offer laser treatment to reduce the outbreak and the duration of the sore.

Clenching and grinding the teeth is common for stressed-out Rockford MI residents, and often it’s done unconsciously. Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull can determine if a night guard or other dental appliance is appropriate to reduce grinding.

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is exacerbated by stress because stress can result in an increase in dental plaque. Comstock Park dental patients may find that when they are under stress it is more common to neglect their oral hygiene habits. Many people in the Grand Rapids, Walker, and Sparta areas find that they eat more sugary snacks when they’re under stress.

If you’re concerned about the effect stress can have on your teeth, schedule an appointment at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry today. We treat patients from age 3 to 103 and we offer implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, porcelain veneers, and teeth whitening. We hope to hear from you soon!

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/

May9

Comstock Park: 7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath

Comstock Park men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, including:

Poor oral hygiene
Digestive problems
Systemic infection
Bacteria on dentures
Gum disease
Food particles on tonsils
Dry mouth

At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry, we can help you with this unpleasant problem. If your bad breath is the result of poor oral hygiene, you’re in luck – this is one of the easiest types to treat.

Schedule an examination and deep dental cleaning at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry in Comstock Park. During your examination, Dr. Stewart or Dr. Hull will determine whether you have a dental problem that is contributing to your breath.

Possible dental causes are: a cavity, a broken crown, or gum disease. If Dr. Hull or Dr. Stewart suspect that your bad breath is caused by a non-dental problem, such as a respiratory infection, you will be referred to an appropriate Comstock Park area medical professional.

Treating bad breath in Comstock Park starts with a visit to Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry. In addition to general dental care, we provide a complete menu of cosmetic dental services including implant dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, Six Month Smile, teeth whitening, and restorative dentistry. Call 616-827-7019 today!

May2

6 Ways Dental Crowns Restore Michigan Smiles

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

Crowns are used for several such as:

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.

Rockford MI cosmetic dentistry patients who get have a 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 or crowns so that it will last as long as possible. Some of our patients have crowns that are still looking beautiful after twenty + years.

For more information on crowns, veneers, Invisalign, composite fillings, or teeth whitening, call Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry today at 616-827-7019 or visit https://www.greatmismiles.com/meet-dr-bruce-stewart.

Apr18

Looking to Improve your Smile?

There are many cosmetic dentistry procedures available to Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Walker, Sparta and Rockford, MI residents that can produce dramatic results. A common and fairly inexpensive procedure is teeth whitening. Our office provides in office Zoom whitening done in one visit and home whitening.

Do you have missing teeth? A dental implant is placed directly in the jaw bone. This provides strength, natural appearance and function, and comfort. It can also prevent bone recession that is common with a missing tooth.

Veneers, which are custom-made for each patient, are designed to cover the front of the teeth. These are useful for patients who have broken, chipped or worn teeth, stained teeth, or gaps between teeth.

If you are looking for quality dental care, Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry is the office for you! Please call us at 616-827-7019 to schedule an appointment.

At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry, we offer implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, crowns, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, Six Month Smile, composite bonding, gum contouring and teeth whitening.

Call for your appointment today!

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull
Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
616-827-7019
https://www.greatmismiles.com/

Apr11

Cosmetic Dentistry Answers

Have you ever wondered:

How much will it cost me to get cosmetic dentistry?
Is there a practice near Rockford MI that offers quality general and cosmetic dentistry?
Does that practice utilize current dental technology?

You are in luck. We can answer all three of those questions.

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry has answers about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, dental implants, dental restorations and so much more. We can discuss the cost of any proposed dental treatment, whether it is cosmetics, filings, root canals, Invisalign braces or teeth whitening. We’ll talk about it all with you. We like our patients to be well informed and comfortable with their dental decisions.

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry provides the full range of general and cosmetic dentistry and is located right here in Comstock Park at 769 York Creek Dr NW.

And, yes, we do have current dental technology, including digital x-rays.

We, Dr. Bruce Stewart and Dr. Eric Hull, at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry, understand that people in the Grand Rapids and Walker areas are looking for good, caring, talented places that provide Six Month Smiles, veneers, restorative dentistry, teeth whitening and other dental services. That’s one reason we take so many hours of continuing education each year. At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry we are able to bring exceptional skills to our patients. We see people regularly for cosmetic dentistry and hope you’ll be our next satisfied patient. Call us at 616-827-7019 to schedule a consultation today.

Dr. Bruce A. Stewart and Dr. Eric D. Hull
Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan 49321616-827-7019
https://www.greatmismiles.com/meet-dr-bruce-stewart

Mar28

A Smile Like A Precious Gem

Would you like a dazzling smile? Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry would love the opportunity to discuss porcelain veneers or teeth whitening with you. Considering straightening your smile? We have had excellent results with Six Month Smiles and Invisalign that we would like to share with you. If you are missing one or more teeth, ask us about the process and the price of dental implant surgery. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull to find out if dental implants are for you. Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull have been providing first-class general and cosmetic dental care since 1974. During that time, we have helped patients from Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Walker, Sparta and Rockford MI.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull’s skill, experience and education combined with modern dentistry have enabled them to create amazing smile makeovers. 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.

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull
Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan zip code 49321
616-827-7019
https://www.greatmismiles.com/meet-dr-bruce-stewart

Mar21

Tooth Ache Pain

Tooth ache pain for anyone in Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta and Rockford, MI can be unbearable. At the very least, toothache pain can cause you to avoid certain foods, temperatures, and even talking. Severe toothache pain can be downright debilitating, forcing patients to go to extreme measures to alleviate the pain.

The most common causes of a tooth ache include tooth infection, decay, injury, and loss of a tooth. Tooth pain can also occur after a tooth has been extracted, or after an oral surgery involving anything from a tooth or your jawbone.

We can help you better understand the source of your tooth ache pain, and in most cases we can provide a nearly immediate remedy. In more severe cases, we will council you on a variety of resolutions.

Of course, professional dental cleanings and thorough examinations by Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull are the best way to avoid tooth ache pain followed with a regular regimen of brushing and flossing.

If you are experiencing tooth ache pain please call our office. Our team is eager to ease your discomfort.

-Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull, DDS

616-827-7019

Mar14

Lighten Up In Rockford MI

Hello! Today’s dental article is for Belmont, Cedar Springs, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI residents with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains.

Extrinsic stains are caused by dark colored foods and drinks, smoking, and normal aging. Stewart & Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry patients with extrinsic stains achieve great results from both in-office and take-home teeth whitening systems.

Intrinsic stains form on the inside but can be seen from the outside. Tetracycline, excessive fluoride, trauma, and aging can cause intrinsic staining for unfortunate Comstock Park dentistry patients. Though these stains are harder to remove, many Rockford, MI patients with intrinsic staining can whiten their teeth with take-home whitening kits. The process often takes longer, but with persistence, intrinsic stains can be lightened.

In addition to teeth whitening, we provide a full menu of cosmetic dental procedures at our Comstock Park office. With porcelain veneers, you can straighten and correct the shape of your teeth in addition to brightening the color. If you are missing a tooth, a dental implant may be the solution. Call 616-827-7019 for a dental implant or smile design consultation.

If you are embarrassed by a less-than-sparkling smile, let the team of dental professionals at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry help you lighten up.

Stewart & Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park Michigan zip code 49321
616-827-7019
https://www.greatmismiles.com/meet-dr-bruce-stewart

Feb28

Make Your Teeth Happy In Comstock Park

Michigan is known for its beautiful smiles, and our local Comstock Park community is no exception. Keeping your teeth clean is an important factor in maintaining your beautiful Comstock Park smile. One of the benefits of regularly visiting your local Comstock Park Michigan dentist is a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits.

Our Comstock Park dental hygienist helps you keep your teeth clean by assessing the condition of your teeth, and recommending improvements to your daily teeth cleaning habits. Our Comstock Park oral hygienist can also professionally clean and polish your teeth at your regular Comstock Park dental check up. You should schedule a regular dental check up every six months. At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry, located in Comstock Park, we specialize in general dentistry.

Cleaning your teeth in Michigan is the simple task of removing plaque (a sticky deposit that gets left on teeth in which bacteria thrives) and tartar (a calcium deposit that forms on teeth and aids in tooth decay). This is done by brushing regularly with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Brushing and flossing at least twice each day can keep plaque and tartar from building up on your teeth and results in cleaner, healthier teeth. A regular visit to your local Comstock Park dental hygienist will help you stay on top of problems that can go unseen.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends visiting your local Comstock Park, Michigan dentist at least once every 6 months for a regular dental check up and teeth cleaning. These regular visits to your Michigan dentist potentially prevent the undetected development of problems that can occur from neglecting to clean your teeth.

To keep that beautiful Comstock Park Michigan smile in good shape, come in for a dental check-up and teeth cleaning.

Call Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry in Comstock Park Michigan to make an appointment. You can reach us right now at 616-827-7019.

Dr. Bruce Stewart & Dr. Eric Hull

Feb28

Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry

It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Michigan dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years.

There was a time when blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make a little extra money. Anyone could call themselves a dentist. Often these untrained people broke the jaws of the person they were trying to help. Ouch!

At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry, we celebrate with the Rockford MI dental community and marvel at the many advances made in the history of dentistry, particularly cosmetic dentistry.

One of the modern treatments that has helped countless Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI patients of Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull is Invisalign invisible braces. This orthodontic therapy is custom made for each patient. They are transparent and removable and will help you achieve your desired smile in about 3 to 18 months.

Dr. Stewart’s and Dr. Hull’s training didn’t end when they graduated from dental school and opened their practice in Comstock Park. As cutting-edge cosmetic dentists, we continually attend continuing education courses so we can expertly perform the latest procedures. In addition, our practice uses the most advanced dental materials and techniques available.

If you are one of the many Comstock Park residents who has dreamed of an esthetic improvement to your smile, we invite you to make an appointment with Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry to discuss a smile makeover. Complete smile transformations are completed as quickly and professionally as possible – sometimes in just one visit!

One of our most sought after treatments at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry is general dentistry and many Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI patients are enjoying a brighter smile because of cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening.

At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry we have been serving the residents of zip code area 49321 since 1974 and would love to provide you and your family with professional, friendly dental care.

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