Entries by Stuart Dentist

Could You Have Bruxism?

Most people grind or clench their teeth occasionally without causing lasting damage. The problem comes when the habit becomes continuous or unconscious. Since grinding and clenching teeth can happen during sleep, you may not even be aware that you are doing it. This is known as bruxism. Stuart Dentist treats mild to severe cases of bruxism […]

Beautiful Solutions for Smile Repair

A beautiful smile can make you feel more confident. It can make you more likely to laugh throughout the day and more likely to enjoy meeting new people. If you’ve always had a beautiful smile, you may not think much about the many advantages it brings. But if your smile is less perfect than you […]

Don’t Want to Wait for Your New Dental Implants? Ask About Teeth in a Day from Stuart Dental

Dental implants offer several benefits that other types of dental restorations simply cannot provide, such as not having to remove them at night for cleaning and feeling more confident in your smile. Many people cannot wait to get dental implants for these two reasons alone. However, there’s no question that receiving dental implants also requires […]

What’s a Root Canal? An FAQ  

When you have an infection in your tooth, you need a root canal as soon as possible. Some patients are intimidated by the idea of having a root canal, but it can help to understand the process. Your dentist in Stuart FL can explain the details of a root canal and what to expect at […]

A Root Canal is Nothing to Fear

Each of your teeth has a hard outer layer called enamel, an inner layer called dentin, and soft tissue inside, known as pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, connective tissue, and nerves, which helped the tooth grow when you were a child. When the pulp becomes infected, undergoing a root canal is necessary to remove […]

How Bruxism Damages Your Teeth

Have you ever woken up in the morning with a sore jaw and wondered how it happened? If so, you may have an oral health condition known as bruxism. People with bruxism unconsciously clench, gnash, or grind their teeth, often while sleeping. Left untreated, bruxism can result in damage to teeth, headaches, disorders of the […]