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Jun17

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

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:

All-porcelain (ceramic)
Porcelain-fused-to-metal
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 616-784-2377. 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?

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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

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 616-784-2377.

Mar4

Your Unique Smile – Only Better!

family dentist Comstock Park Hello 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!

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

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:

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

Jan15

Smile Transformations At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry

Hello, friends of Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry! Today’s post is for Comstock Park men and women who aren’t happy with their smile. Common issues for patients include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little gum tissue, missing teeth, or damaged teeth.

Few people have naturally perfect smiles, and those who practice proper oral care can avoid many problems that can have a negative influence on their oral health and the attractiveness of their smile. But some Comstock Park folks are unsatisfied with their smiles even though they practice vigilant oral hygiene.

The very friendly and thorough team at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry wants you to know that cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile, regardless of the imperfections. Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull have the experience and proficiency to transform ordinary smiles into extraordinary smiles.

We offer dental bonding, porcelain veneers, tooth implants, crowns, tooth whitening, crown lengthening (gum shaping), inlays/onlays, and Invisalign.

Call 616-784-2377 today to communicate with us about an outstanding cosmetic dental smile makeover at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry in Comstock Park.

Dec18

Things to Consider When Looking for a Cosmetic Dentist

Would you go to a motorcycle mechanic to get your car fixed? The answer is probably not. When you have a tooth that is in the front of your mouth that needs dental work, it is very important to get the right dentist who has a lot of experience with prominent cosmetic dental cases. Here are some examples of what can go wrong if you don’t 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. 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.

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 usually a universal consensus—it should look great and 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!

Nov27

Don’t hide your smile – let us help you show it off, Comstock Park!

Don’t hide your smile – let Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull help you show it off! A beautiful smile can make all the difference in the world when it comes to your perceived attractiveness, your attitude, your confidence and even the overall youthfulness of your face. And while enamel (the translucent outer layer of your teeth) is the hardest substance in the human body, teeth are still relatively fragile, especially with all the stresses and strains we put them through. Once the enamel is decayed or cracked, it may be only a matter of time before extensive dental care is needed.

We want you to know that even if you don’t have a vibrant smile now, you can easily have one more simply and in less time than you think, thanks to such technological marvels as porcelain veneers, crowns, dental implants and dentures.

In the contemporary dental practice, today’s cosmetic dental procedures are much more sophisticated and are performed with gentle skill. In fact, it used to take several visits over an extended period of time to perform many of the above procedures. Now, some can be performed in as little as one hour, thanks to new, computer-aided technology.

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 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