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If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile.

Sets of teeth are not equal, and not every smile is going to respond the same to bleaching. The degree of whiteness attained, and the treatment time necessary, depends on the types of stains being treated.

1. Surface or extrinsic stains are the most accessible and easiest to remove. They are caused by the usual suspects: coffee, tea, wine, cola, smoking, and the natural aging process.
2. Intrinsic stains can be lightened, but it may take a bit longer. These stains form from the inside out, but are visible through the enamel. They can be caused by trauma, tetracycline antibiotics, infection, or excessive fluoride use in childhood before the enamel is fully formed.
3. Combination: Some of our dental patients have both extrinsic and intrinsic staining. As we age, our teeth change, regardless of how well we take care of them. Enamel thins, while the dentin underneath fades and yellows. At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we offer our patients the option of Zoom! Whitening or home whitening. The Zoom! process is done in our office, and you’ll see whiter teeth in a a couple of hours. The home whitening is done at your convenience and typically takes 2-3 weeks. It is best to trust teeth whitening treatment to an experienced dentist.

We also provide implant dentistry, porcelain veneers, and of course, general and family dentistry. Our friendly team is ready to serve you at our warm and inviting Comstock Park office.

Upgrade your face value by brightening your smile!

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

Hello, we are Dr. Bruce Stewart and Dr. Eric Hull of Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park. We are enthusiastic about enhancing smiles through cosmetic dentistry. Few physical improvements have such a meaningful effect on attractiveness and self-confidence as a smile makeover. Excellent oral health and an attractive smile contribute to overall physical health and a high quality of life.

If you have ever wondered how cosmetic dentistry could change your life, we invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation so we can talk about it. We are confident that the initial consultation is the most critical part of any treatment plan. During your smile redesign consultation we will talk about the following issues:

• Your goals for how you want your smile to look and feel after the makeover.
• The state of your oral health.
• The individual characteristics of your teeth and gums that you wish to fix.
• Which specific treatments are recommended.
• A detailed explanation of each necessary treatment (e.g. porcelain veneers, dental crowns, inlays/onlays, gum contouring, crown lengthening, dental implants, braces, or teeth whitening).
• You can see before and after pictures of smile transformation patients.
• Your options for how to schedule the care (all at once or over time).
• Answers to any questions or concerns.

Your beautiful smile begins with an exam and consultation; please call our office at 616-784-2377.

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

If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a calculated effort to avoid smiling in social and professional settings.

Do you think frequent smiling has a dramatic effect on your life? You bet it does.

In addition to simply making us happier, smiling benefits our quality of life in a host of ways.

1.  Look Younger and More Attractive

It doesn’t take a scientific study to verify this fact. No matter your age, you always look better with a smile on your face.

2. Smiling Minimizes Stress

When you smile, your brain releases feel-good chemicals that decrease your stress level.

3. Smiling Bolsters Your Confidence

Who doesn’t want to enjoy more self-assurance?

4. Smile For Success

Researchers have established several ways smiling can upgrade the chance of a positive outcome in personal and professional pursuits. These benefits stem from the fact that smiling affects your behavior as well as the behavior of the men and women with whom you interact.

How would your life improve if you loved your smile?

Even small cosmetic changes can yield dramatic improvements in the attractiveness of your smile. At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we offer everything from teeth whitening to beautiful porcelain veneers to complete smile transformations. Let’s discuss the possibilities for your smile. Call 616-784-2377 today to schedule a complimentary cosmetic dental consultation.

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

Dental health and a stunning smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry post, we present a quick refresher course on critical lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in a while. We encourage all of our patients to maintain a lifestyle that promotes dental health as well as overall physical health. After all, the two are inseparable.

DO:

Eat a nutritious diet.
Eat calcium-rich dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt to neutralize acids that attack enamel.
Brush gently but meticulously at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
Make sure you clean thoroughly between teeth with dental floss or interdental cleaners such as flossing picks.
Get your teeth professionally cleaned twice a year.
Have a dental examination twice yearly with Dr. Stewart or Dr. Hull in Comstock Park.

DON’T:

Eat sugar frequently. Sugar triggers the production of detrimental cavity-causing acids that weaken enamel.
Snack throughout the day. This speeds up plaque production and subjects the teeth to constant bombardment with acids.
Chew on ice.
Use your teeth as tools. Ever.
Get oral piercings.
Ignore tooth pain or sensitivity.

If you have oral pain or haven’t visited a dentist in a while, call Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry at 616-784-2377 to schedule an appointment. Tooth problems get worse over time – especially if there is decay or gum disease.

At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we serve the Comstock Park area with exceptional dental care including general and cosmetic dentistry. Ask us about implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, porcelain veneers and Zoom! teeth whitening.

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NWComstock Park, Michigan49321