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Sep6

A Beautiful Smile is Timeless

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Veneers, Teeth Whitening

Your Smile Doesn’t Have to Show Your Age in Comstock ParkEvery stage of life has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time, and grandchildren. However, most Comstock Park retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility, or dental dilemmas.

Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and attractive throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you can have a youthful smile at any age.

Regain Your Youthful Smile

Even if your teeth are showing visible signs of wear, we can help. Do you have any of the following problems?

  • Enamel loss
  • Staining
  • Chips
  • Missing teeth
  • Broken dental work
  • Gum recession
  • Old amalgam fillings

At Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, we provide a full array of dental services including implant dentistry restorative dentistry, and porcelain veneers.

Could Your Smile Benefit From Adult Braces?

Would you like to straighten your teeth? Modern braces can correct all types of tooth alignment problems. Overbite? Gap between your two front teeth? Crowded teeth?

Now, individuals of any age can have an exceptional smile that looks as young as they feel. Let’s consider some orthodontic options.

Self-ligating Braces

Traditional braces have brackets and an archwire. The brackets are mounted to the teeth and the archwire is attached to the brackets. With self-ligating braces, the archwire is connected to the brackets with a spring clip. This replaces the plastic color band necessary with standard metal braces.

Invisalign

Invisalign uses clear aligners instead of metal or ceramic brackets. With Invisalign aligners, you switch aligners every couple of weeks as your teeth gently shift into place.

How can straightening teeth improve your life?

We all know that a pleasing smile improves one’s appearance. Everyone wants to look better. However, the benefits aren’t purely aesthetic.

  • Straight teeth can prohibit decay
  • If teeth are aligned effectively, you are less likely to snore
  • Decreases the risk of gum disease,
  • Straightening teeth can help you eat a healthier diet

Regardless of your age, it is not too late to upgrade your smile–even if you have some missing teeth. Braces combined with tooth implants can transform a smile.

If you haven’t seen a dentist in a while, you will be interested to learn about the latest cosmetic dentistry treatments. Many procedures can be completed in one visit to our Comstock Park dental office. We look forward to meeting you!

 

CONTACT ERIC HULL AESTHETIC & GENERAL DENTISTRY:

616-784-2377

LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

Jun28

Dry Mouth Can Cause Dental Problems in Grand Rapids

Categories: Dental health, Dental hygiene

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A reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older people. At Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we can help with this condition.

A dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, it can cause tooth damage. Saliva is required to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive decay can occur in the absence of saliva for dental patients with chronic dry mouth.

Symptoms of dry mouth include:

  • Dry, red, or grooved tongue
  • Persistent sore throat or hoarseness
  • Sticky feeling in the mouth
  • Saliva that seems thick and stringy
  • Bad breath
  • Problems chewing, speaking, and swallowing
  • Changes in taste
  • Difficulty wearing dentures (Mayo Clinic)

Contributing elements include medications and treatments, reduction in the body’s power to metabolize medication, chronic health issues, and poor nutrition.

For example, chemotherapy medication can reduce saliva production, and radiation treatments to the head and neck can damage salivary glands, decreasing saliva production.

Other medical problems include diabetes, stroke, or yeast infection in the mouth.

Decongestants, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and painkillers (all used extensively in Comstock Park) are some of the medications that can result in dry mouth.

It is common for allergy-prone Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry dental patients to complain of dry mouth when they start taking antihistamines during the hay fever season.

The following can also contribute to dry mouth:

  • Snoring or breathing through the mouth
  • Drinking alcohol
  • Tobacco use (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco)
  • Recreational drugs

If you experience dry mouth, it’s important to pay special attention to your dental health. The first step is to talk to a professional. Call Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry to schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric Hull.

CONTACT ERIC HULL AESTHETIC & GENERAL DENTISTRY:

616-784-2377

LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

Mar1

Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It in Comstock Park

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, Dental hygiene

Top Comstock Park Family Dentists Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help reduce your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study studied oral health habits and heart disease risk. Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry can help with daily oral hygiene. Science Daily reported on the study which was published in the British Medical Journal.

I quote from the Science Daily article:

“The authors, led by Professor Richard Watt from University College London, analyzed data from over 11,000 adults who took part in a Scottish Health Survey. The research team analyzed data about lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, physical activity, and oral health routines.”

“Once the data was adjusted for established cardio risk factors, the researchers found that participants who reported less frequent toothbrushing had a 70 percent extra risk of heart disease compared to individuals who brushed their teeth twice a day.”

The Scottish survey is one of many that substantiates the link between oral health and overall vitality. Simply put: you aren’t healthy unless your gums and teeth are healthy.

It doesn’t matter if you are a lean-distance runner with a pulse of fifteen beats a minute and a blood pressure of 100 over 60. It doesn’t matter if you are a vegan who has eaten a nutritionally balanced, low-fat diet for the past five years. If you have inflamed gums and tooth decay, you are at risk for detrimental problems in other areas of the body.

The phone number for Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry is 616-784-2377. If you have concerns about your oral health, I invite you to schedule an examination today.

Perhaps your teeth and gums are healthy but you wish your smile was more attractive. We can help you there also with a cosmetic dental smile makeover. Porcelain veneers, crowns, inlays/onlays, and orthodontia are all available to solve any cosmetic issues you wish to have corrected.

If you have a small child who has not yet visited a dentist, it is important to schedule an exam today. My friendly and thorough team and I will help keep your child’s smile beautiful for life.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100527204227.htm

 

CONTACT ERIC HULL AESTHETIC & GENERAL DENTISTRY:

616-784-2377

LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
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

 

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

 

 

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

 

Oct16

Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign!

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign

Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities? Will it slur your speech? Will people know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in your concerns! Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull and the rest of our team thought we’d share this list of questions and answers for anyone considering Invisalign treatment at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry.

How exactly does Invisalign work?

Using 3-D computer imaging technology, Invisalign creates a series of custom-made, clear aligners exclusively for your teeth, based on the treatment plan that we specify for you. Each aligner moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.

Will I experience pain during treatment?

Most people experience temporary discomfort for a few days after a new aligner is placed. This feeling of pressure is normal and is a sign that Invisalign is working by sequentially moving your teeth to their final destination.

How often must I wear my aligners?

Aligners should be worn all day, except when eating, brushing, and flossing.

Will my speech be affected by the aligners?

As with any orthodontic treatment, aligners may temporarily affect your speech. If this does happen, your tongue will adjust within a day or two and your speech should return to normal.

 

If you would like to hear more about options to restore your smile, call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation today.

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry
https://www.greatmismiles.com/
616-784-2377
Ask us about restorative dentistry

 

Jul10

It Doesn’t Take a Lot of Time to Beautify Your Smile

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

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Are you a busy Comstock Park resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? The truth is, it may not take as long as you think.  Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull and, along with our extraordinary dental staff at Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry, can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth – sometimes in just one visit.

At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry we have been treating the residents of Comstock Park since 1974 and have seen the results of neglected teeth and gums. Don’t let your smile deteriorate any longer, call us today at 616-784-2377 to begin restoring your smile.

Ask us about dental implants.  Comstock Park, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI dental implant patients have discovered that implants look and feel like their own teeth.

Dental implants are great for producing a foundation for dentures, supporting a bridge, or replacing a damaged tooth without disturbing the surrounding teeth. Since dental implants interface into the anatomy of your jaw, they help prevent bone loss and gum recession.

At Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry, we would love to have a consultation and develop a comprehensive treatment plan for you. Your smile is our number one priority; make it yours as well and you will be healthier and happier.

We provide advanced general and cosmetic dentistry including porcelain veneers, dental implants, and, Invisalign, teeth whitening and much more!

Apr17

Teeth Whitening: We Can Make Your Whites Whiter

Categories: Teeth Whitening

Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry Can Make Your Whites Whiter

One of the most common requests Dr. Stewart and Dr. Hull get from their dental patients is whiter teeth.

We are happy to say that our Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening and veneers are safe, effective, and affordable.

Some patients might be interested in bleaching their teeth at home. We offer a very safe and effective home whitening system that allows you to whiten your teeth at your convenience at home.

We also offer in-office teeth bleaching which can often be done in one visit. Grand Rapids residents who do in-office bleaching appreciate the care that is given to protect the soft tissues of the mouth from the bleaching agent.

As you can see, there are a lot of great ways to keep your teeth nice and white here in Rockford, MI.

If you’re interested in any of these whitening methods or a complete smile makeover, please call Stewart and Hull Aesthetic and General Dentistry at 616-784-2377 and ask about our KöR whitening, Zoom whitening, or home whitening. Our friendly and thorough staff will schedule a cosmetic dental consultation at your convenience.

We hope to hear from you soon!