Did You Know?

A lip tie that wasn't taken care of when you were a baby can cause problems for you as an adult. If you are experiencing some of these common problems, you might have a lip tie that, with a lip tie procedure, can reduce the negative impact on your life. 

Here are 5 common problems that you may experience as an adult with a lip tie: 

1. Speech problems. There may be certain sounds you cannot say correctly due to tongue or mouth placement. This can lead to decreased self-confidence when you have to speak to others. You may experience situations where you stutter as you try to say the sound correctly repeatedly. 
2. Experience disruption in your sleep. A lip tie can cause you to move a lot at night, disrupting your sleep and causing trouble in your sleep pattern. You may be uncomfortable or not able to breathe in certain positions. 
3. Do you need help eating certain foods? When you have food in your mouth to chew and swallow properly, you have to move the food around in a certain way. When a lip tie impacts you, limiting the type of food you consume can be more difficult. 

While not everyone impacted by a lip tie needs a lip tie procedure, contacting Dr. Judy Strutz, and her team for a consultation can help you get the answers you need. 

Do You Use A Water Flosser?

While using regular floss to keep your smile healthy is essential, taking an opportunity a couple of times a week to use a water flosser or water pic can enhance your overall dental health. Water flossers are easy to use and can reach difficult spots between your teeth. 

The water pushes food that may be stuck between your teeth that you didn't get with floss free from your smile, removing the risk of buildup and plaque. Adding a water flosser to your regular dental routine decreases the risk of gingivitis or other gum-related problems. When flossing, it can be easy to miss the food and other items between your back teeth or other hard-to-get areas. 

Water flossers are gentle on your gums. If your gums are bleeding when you floss or experience other dental problems, a water flosser can reduce the issues you encounter. Water flossers can also remove buildup in the periodontal pocket if you are already struggling with periodontal disease or the start of other dental-related problems. 

While a water flosser should not be the only dental floss you use, it can benefit and improve your smile's overall health.  For more information contact Dr. Judy Strutz, and her team today.