Author: Dr. Eric Hull

Dec4

Want A Reason To Smile All The Time?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

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Do you like your smile? If your answer is no, you can make some improvements. We invite you to consider a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park.

There are really good reasons to upgrade your smile.

  • Look and feel younger.
  • Improve your oral health.
  • Increase your confidence.
  • Smile all the time!

A smile makeover is all about making positive changes to your teeth. The effects may be subtle or they may be quite dramatic. We can make changes to the color of your teeth, close gaps, fix chips or cracks, or re-shape gum tissue. Since it addresses aspects you dislike, you can think of it as a customized smile.

The procedures include:

  • Porcelain veneers
  • Bonding
  • Dental implants
  • Teeth whitening

One or more of these can give you a smile your friends will envy. Call us at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park to find out what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. People from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI also come to us for Invisalign clear braces and a range of restorative dentistry procedures. Call for an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

ArticleID 6513
Nov27

Dental Sealants Q & A

Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry

Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry Sealants Prevent Cavities For Comstock Park KidsMost people know that regular brushing and flossing are essential for optimal oral health. However, the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where dental sealants from Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park can be invaluable.

  1. What are dental sealants?
  2. Dental sealants are barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They help prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove.
  3. Which teeth can benefit the most from sealants?
  4. Sealants are most commonly applied to the first and second molars because they are at the highest risk for decay.
  5. When should sealants be applied?
  6. The best time is early – while the teeth are cavity-free. It is best to seek advice from a dental professional.
  7.  Are sealants just for kids?
  8. Not necessarily. Ask us about whether sealants could benefit you.
  9. Is brushing and flossing still necessary for the teeth with sealants?
  10. Yes. Dental sealants are not a substitute for daily oral care. They should be considered a supplement to brushing and flossing.

At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park we offer complete family dentistry services. Patients from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI   come to our office to improve their smiles with cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign clear braces. Call for an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Nov20

If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?

Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health

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If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park.

Our answer is short and sweet: “No!”

Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is all but impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush.

If you have never made flossing a habit, your gums might bleed the first few times you do it. The bleeding may be due to gum inflammation, the beginnings of gum disease. Gum disease is extremely common, and is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for good dental health.

At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park we want all our patients to brush and floss twice a day and see us for regular checkups. We treat gum disease, and offer a wide range of family and cosmetic dentistry procedures. Please call to schedule an appointment with us today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

ArticleID 6969
Nov13

Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

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Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park.

Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants once they seriously begin to consider them.

Dental implants as we know them today have been around for decades and humans have actually been tinkering with permanent replacement teeth for thousands of years. Modern implants were made possible by the discovery that titanium fuses with bone. Once that happens, the post – which is the actual implant – provides a rock-solid support for one or more replacement teeth.

Patients at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry are delighted and even amazed by their dental implants. People from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI are enjoying restored chewing ability and restored smiles. We also offer Invisalign clear braces, and cosmetic and restorative dentistry services. Please call for an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

ArticleID 8271
Nov6

Aesthetic Dental Transformations

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

Aesthetic Dental Transformations in Comstock Park

Would you like to improve the appearance of your smile? With cosmetic dentistry from Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, transforming your smile has never been easier.

Cosmetic dentistry is a term that refers to dental techniques that enhance your teeth. We can make them brighter, in better alignment with each other, or without the chips or cracks that have detracted from it for as long as you can remember. We can even replace a tooth that is missing with a natural looking tooth.

Cosmetic dentistry procedures include:

  • Teeth whitening. Professional teeth whitening in office or at the convenience of your home surpasses any product you’ll find at the grocery store.
  • Porcelain veneers. Thin shells of medical-grade porcelain are attached to the front of your teeth to cover imperfections like stains, chips, or gaps.
  • Clear braces. Invisalign clear braces straighten teeth and can be removed for meals and when you brush and floss your teeth.
  • Dental implants. State-of-the-art dental implants are titanium posts inserted into your jaw, where the fuse with bone to form a rock-solid support for an artificial tooth.

Does any of this sound too good to be true? Cosmetic dentistry from Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park is for real and can transform your smile into something spectacular. Patients from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI also come to our office for general and family dentistry. Schedule an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

ArticleID 886
Oct23

Hi, Comstock Park!

Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry

At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry in Comstock Park we are committed to providing the best possible dental care for our patients. We want each one to be well-informed about their dental health and the services we provide.

We view ourselves as your first line of defense against dental issues. When you come in for your checkup, you can count on several things.

  • Teeth cleaning. One of our hygienists will clean your teeth with special tools, and make an initial inspection before the dentist comes in to do a thorough examination. The hygienist can also review your brushing and flossing, and answer any questions you may have.
  • A thorough evaluation of your teeth and gums with the doctor.
  • X-rays.  X-rays are the best way to identify any abnormalities in the teeth, gums and bone.

We may also perform any minor procedures, such as filling a cavity. It may require a follow-up appointment. Like most issues, the sooner a cavity is discovered and filled, the better.

A cleaning and checkup at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry in Comstock Park is the best way to stay on top of your dental health. People from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI trust us with their smiles. Our services include general, implant, and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign clear braces. Please call to schedule an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

ArticleID 5618
Oct16

Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth

Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry

Three Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth by Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry

Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing them, which is why we always remind our patients to floss at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park. We’re using this short blog post to review the best reasons to floss.

  • Flossing and gum disease. Since dental floss gets into areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it is an important part of preventing gum disease. Just as filmy plaque forms on the surfaces of teeth, it gets between them, too. It hardens into tarter, and in time can result in gum disease. By removing it daily with dental floss, you go a long way toward heading off gum disease.
  • Flossing and systemic diseases. Your dental health is linked to your overall health, and flossing plays an important role. It has a positive impact on such potentially deadly diseases as diabetes, respiratory diseases, and heart disease.
  • Flossing and bad breath. This may seem like small potatoes compared to the above, but bad breath afflicts a lot of people. Brushing your teeth isn’t enough to eliminate it. Flossing will get the gunk that builds up between your teeth and contributes to bad breath.

At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park we recommend flossing your teeth at least once every day, and brushing at least twice. Flossing before bedtime is best. Patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI come to our practice to maintain good dental health with general and restorative dentistry, and to improve their smiles with cosmetic dentistry. Schedule your next checkup today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

 

ArticleID 7780
Oct9

We Love Patient Referrals!

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At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, many of our new patients come to us on the recommendation of a current patient. It’s important to any dental practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is pleased with our care, it is very flattering.

We strive for excellence in dentistry. What do we mean by striving for excellence? Dentistry is at the core of what we do, but excellence is more than that. A positive patient experience begins with their initial contact, whether it’s on the phone with one of our staff members or a visit to our website. Use our site to find our office, and get useful information about services.

When our patients recommend us to others, it tells us we’re doing things right. Patients from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI come to Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park for family, cosmetic and implant dentistry, and for Invisalign clear braces. Please call us to schedule an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

ArticleID 8192
Sep25

Implants or Traditional Dentures? Ask Yourself These Questions When Choosing

Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

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If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a couple of options. Will you choose conventional dentures, or dentures supported by dental implants, like those available at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and dentures supported by dental implants.

FEEL

Traditional dentures sit right on the gums. An adhesive is used to help maintain the daily fit. An implant supported denture fits with implants that are surgically fixed into the jawbone, similar to one’s original teeth.

BONE LOSS

Missing teeth lead to bone loss, which in turn changes the shape of the face. Unfortunately this shows in the face with a shrunken look. Implants help stimulate the jawbone, which helps to keep the shape of the bone and facial structure.

SPEECH

Dentures can move and shift as you wear them, affecting speech patterns. Dental implants are anchored securely in the jawbone thus securing the denture in place.

Implant-supported dentures from Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park have transformed tooth replacement. Patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI, come to us for complete general and cosmetic dentistry. Call for an appointment with us todayContact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

ArticleID 8347
Sep18

A Brighter Smile At Your Convenience

At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, patients often ask how to get whiter teeth. For the best results, we recommend professional teeth whitening.

There are plenty of over-the-counter whitening products in any grocery store. The results they produce are okay. But who wants to settle for okay? Nothing you get at the store has the whitening power of professional-strength products.

We use Zoom! teeth whitening. Zoom! uses a light-activated gel to whiten your teeth up to eight shades. It’s fast, and very effective.

If you want the brightest possible smile, youcan get it with professional teeth whitening at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park. Patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI come to our office for whitening and other cosmetic dentistry services. Call to schedule an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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