Hal Stewart DDS

Hal Stewart DDS Functional, holistic, airway focused dentist in DFW. A perfectionist who strives for artistic balance, Dr. Stewart's smile makeovers are picture perfect.

Serving the Dallas-Fort Worth with better oral health and more beautiful smiles, Dr. Hal Stewart is known for his caring and compassionate bedside manner along with his beautiful cosmetic results.

ADHD in children is being diagnosed (and misdiagnosed) at an alarmingly increasing rate. Many of these diagnosis’ are st...
08/28/2026

ADHD in children is being diagnosed (and misdiagnosed) at an alarmingly increasing rate. Many of these diagnosis’ are stemming from other underlying problems. We see this in our practice often. There are many factors to consider when a child is diagnosed, like...

John was concerned with the extreme wear of his teeth. He was a chronic night time bruxer, and he knew that in order to ...
08/24/2026

John was concerned with the extreme wear of his teeth. He was a chronic night time bruxer, and he knew that in order to save his teeth and smile he needed to be proactive.

We restored John’s smile/occlusion by replacing one old crown on a molar, and the rest of the teeth were treated with additive composite resins.
No tooth structure was removed.

John no longer grinds his teeth, and his bite is now functioning in harmony with the muscles and TMJ.

It’s very common to hear about “healthy bacteria” when it comes to our gut health. But did you know that we also have he...
08/21/2026

It’s very common to hear about “healthy bacteria” when it comes to our gut health. But did you know that we also have healthy bacteria in our mouths, which plays a large role in our overall health?

Many mainstream mouth rinses like Listerine and Scope destroy the healthy microbiome in our mouths. And when the healthy bacteria is killed, the bad bacteria takes over and you become out of balance.

How to check the quality of your mouth rinse.

1. Does it contain alcohol? Alcohol kills off the bad AND good bacteria. It can also seep into your gum tissue which increases the rate of oral cancer.

2. Is it labeled antibacterial or antiseptic? If so, it is going to kill off the good bacteria as well.

3. Is it colored? Especially blue, which is NOT a natural color. This means dyes are added, which are endocrine disruptors. They can also stain veneers and composites.
The recommended rinse at our practice is StellaLife. StellaLife kills off the pathogenic bacteria while leaving the good microbiome alone, and meets all the qualifications listed above. It is also extremely soothing and healing when it comes to canker sores and other oral lesions.

Thank you for the review, Ashley! I am very proud of my team and the way they push themselves to continue learning, as t...
08/17/2026

Thank you for the review, Ashley! I am very proud of my team and the way they push themselves to continue learning, as the world of holistic dentistry is ever-growing and ever-changing. However, I cannot fail to acknowledge our amazing patients. Our patients are some of the most open-minded and willing-to-learn people out there. They are always eager to fight for a path of health and wellness! I am blessed that I get to walk into the office every day knowing I am going to be surrounded by such people.

Gratitude™ essential oil blend helps foster a grateful attitude and helps you embrace the blessings in your life. The up...
08/14/2026

Gratitude™ essential oil blend helps foster a grateful attitude and helps you embrace the blessings in your life. The uplifting aroma invites a feeling of emotional and spiritual progress.

Gratitude is a practice and an attitude. Gratitude essential oil blend has an uplifting aroma that fosters gratitude, thankfulness, and contentment. When you concentrate on things you are grateful for instead of things that bother you, you open yourself up to receiving more of your gifts. Life flows better when your heart and mind are open with gratitude. This blend consists of Grand Fir, Frankincense, Coriander, Myrrh, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Vetiver, and Geranium.

SUGGESTED USES
Diffuse this uplifting aroma while inviting feelings of emotional and spiritual progress.
Use it during meditation, yoga, or personal spiritual practice while you uplift and elevate your feelings of gratitude.
Apply 1−3 drops topically behind the ears, over the heart, on wrists, back of neck, and base of spine.
Diffuse while beginning your day with an open, uplifting mindset of appreciation.

DIRECTIONS
Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed. Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.

Snacks can absolutely play a role in cavity risk, and it’s not just about how much sugar they contain. Cavity-causing ba...
08/13/2026

Snacks can absolutely play a role in cavity risk, and it’s not just about how much sugar they contain.

Cavity-causing bacteria also feed on fermentable carbohydrates, like the refined starches in crackers, pretzels and chips. And because those foods can get sticky and hang around in the grooves of teeth, that can mean a longer acid exposure.

So when I’m choosing snacks, especially for a cavity-prone kid, I try to prioritize foods that are:

🧀 Lower in fermentable carbs
🥒 Less sticky on the teeth
🥜 Higher in protein/fat
🥛 Good sources of calcium + phosphorus
🍎 Whole foods that encourage chewing + saliva production

But this DOESN’T mean your kids can never eat crackers, granola bars, dried fruit or sweets.

Instead, when you do offer these foods try to serve them in one sitting rather than letting them graze for hours, pair them with a meal/protein/cheese, and/or have them drink/swish with water afterward.

When it comes to cavities, frequency + duration of exposure matters most.

08/12/2026

Fluoride, micro hydroxyapatite, nano hydroxyapatite, xylitol, erythritol, etc. We need to stop arguing over which ingredient is best, and start looking at the deeper issue.

Toothpaste is a TOOL, and it can only do so much.

There are people who use fluoride toothpaste, fluoride rinses, fluoride varnishes, fluoride coated floss, and STILL struggle with cavities. And there are people who use no fluoride whatsoever and never get cavities at all.

Why?

Because cavities are multifactorial, and not about toothpaste.

If someone is getting cavity after cavity after cavity, I can promise you it’s not the toothpaste’s fault.

Saliva quality matters. Mouth breathing matters. Airway health matters. Diet matters. Feeding habits matter. Microbiome balance matters. Sleep matters. Bacterial load matters. Overall systemic health matters.

More important than obsessing over toothpaste ingredient, is addressing WHY someone is cavity-prone in the first place.

What does their nutrition look like?�
Are they constantly snacking?�
Are they mouth breathing?�
Do they snore?�
Do they have poor saliva flow?�
Do they have airway issues?�
Do they have high pathogenic bacterial loads?�
And WHY?????�

Again, toothpaste is a tool. And sometimes, especially in higher-risk situations, the right tool can provide an important extra layer of protection WHILE you work on addressing those deeper root causes.

In our brain we have a gland called the pineal gland that is responsible for producing melatonin. Our bodies are designe...
08/10/2026

In our brain we have a gland called the pineal gland that is responsible for producing melatonin. Our bodies are designed to begin winding down at sunset. This is when the pineal gland begins its production of melatonin in order to aid us in a good night’s sleep.

However, with the advancement of technology and media, we have begun tricking our bodies into thinking it’s still daytime. This can have serious effects on our health.

Before technology, media, and even electricity, when it became dark there was not much more to do than sleep (or maybe read by candlelight). Now with nightly television, computer and phone screens, and a booming “nightlife” culture, we fool our brains into thinking it’s still daytime and the pineal gland won’t start producing melatonin until about 4:00-6:00am in the morning. This breaking of the natural cycle may be one of the reasons you feel groggy waking up in the morning.

Of course, we live in a time where sometimes it’s just not possible to turn off all screens and go to bed as soon as it’s dark. But there are a few things you can do in order to improve your sleep cycle.

1. Depending on when you have to wake up in the morning, you may need to go to bed earlier. You want to be getting at least 6-7 hours of sleep a night.

2. Dim lights when it gets dark outside. Katie Wells of Wellness Mama uses salt lamps to light her house at night. This is a great idea! Salt lamps also help cleanse the air by removing dust and pollution from the air with negative ions.

3. As soon as the sun sets, use blue light glasses if you are going to be on screens.

4. Stay away from screens at least an hour before bed. If this is not possible, at least use blue light glasses. *Many devices these days have features where you can filter out the blue light.

In this episode, I am joined by Whitney Hall, an amazing woman, mother, and advocate. Her son was misdiagnosed with ADHD...
08/07/2026

In this episode, I am joined by Whitney Hall, an amazing woman, mother, and advocate. Her son was misdiagnosed with ADHD, and it took her years to discover that it was a sleep-breathing disorder. She has made it her mission to help educate parents on children with airway issues and who may be looking down a path of stimulant medications and band-aids to the larger problem. You don’t want to miss this episode, where she shares her powerful story and passion!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExncZ1AnaQs&list=PLPOppJciyu_pws_EOiyejTsxkOwSxtZzj

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6011 Morriss Road, Ste 200
Flower Mound, TX
75028

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
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