Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Cosmetic Dentistry



While cosmetic dental procedures improve your smile's appearance and beauty, the procedures do so much more for you. This might include increasing your self-esteem, improving your overall health, and ensuring that you have a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. 

When you contact your cosmetic dentist, you will want to share your goals for your smile to ensure you have all the information and possible procedures to improve your dental health. You might be looking for something minor, like fixing a chipped tooth. However, other methods are more in-depth and may take more time and conversation. 

Some other procedures that you might talk to your cosmetic dentist about are a gap between your teeth, tooth discoloration, misshapen teeth, or you might have some teeth that are misaligned. No matter the goal or what you are looking for, it is good to start with a thorough consultation with your cosmetic dentist to decide together the next best steps. 

For more information, a consultation, or to set up an appointment, contact Dr. Strutz and her team today. 


Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Did you know dental health is the gateway to a healthy body?



Scientists do not know why but gum disease seems to increase the risk of dementia. So you want to keep your smile healthy and decrease the risk.

A healthy smile can be the difference between feeling great and struggling. Dental pain, cavities, or other dental problems can decrease your ability to get a great night's sleep. Less than 8 hours of sleep can drastically impact your mental capacity, focus, and attention to detail.

Caring for your smile and body can help keep infection at bay. When you have periodontal disease or other bacteria, it can enter and cause endocarditis - inflammation of the heart.

Keep your body healthy, drink water, eat healthily, and don't forget to schedule a visit with your cosmetic dentist if you have concerns about your smile. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz for an appointment today.



Friday, March 31, 2023

Toothpaste, Toothpaste, Toothpaste

 



The other day one of my patient's teenagers asked for charcoal toothpaste. So, of course, this is the latest thing to hit the shelves. So, she tells me that, of course, she went looking. "I mean, who doesn't want charcoal toothpaste." She was surprised to see how many toothpastes for sale had the ADA approval seal as she was looking, which made me smile. 

This is so important, and luckily we had just chatted about why this is so important to keep your smile healthy. So with this is on my mind, I wanted to be sure to share it with my readers. Toothpaste that has ADA approval has had its data submitted and published to the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. It ensures that the product meets specific requirements for safety and efficacy. It may also contain other ingredients that help keep your smile healthy. Without this label, there is no guarantee that the toothpaste will genuinely support and keep your smile healthy. The label can tell you everything you need to know. However, if you have any questions about toothpaste, please contact us today. 

Keep Smiling

 Did you know that prolonged stress can impact the health of your smile? 




If you are very stressed, you might spend your time grinding your teeth, leading to broken or cracked teeth. In addition, you might find yourself over time with face pain or problems with a swollen jaw because you are holding tension in your jaw. This can cause more stress as you try to navigate visits to the dentist, dental insurance and find care that supports your smile. 

However, scheduling a visit to your cosmetic dental professional can be beneficial. They can look at options for fixing broken or chipped teeth. Or maybe you want to talk about possibilities for decreasing the amount of time you grind your teeth. No matter where you are in this process, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her office to schedule an appointment today!

Thursday, February 23, 2023

A Healthy Smile

We get busy, and our smiles take a backseat. However, it is so vital that we take care of our smile. Once we have a problem, it can change quickly, creating an infection that impacts our entire body. But when we schedule our regular cosmetic dental appointments, we can be sure that everything is taken care of quickly. 

Your teeth should last you a lifetime, but over the years of consuming high carbohydrate meals, not drinking enough water, and too much caffeine can negatively affect your smile, impacting your overall self-confidence. So Dr. Judy Strutz and her team make it a priority to get your smile back on track. As well, having oral health problems can put you at risk for cardiovascular disease, dementia, and respiratory infections, as well as other health concerns. 

If you have questions or concerns about your smile, you will want to schedule a cosmetic dental appointment immediately. Waiting can, unfortunately, have a devastating impact on your smile. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team can help get your smile on track. 

Let's Talk About Your Smile


How would you rate the overall health of your smile? Do you want to show it off? Or do you try and hide it when you smile? No matter your situation with a dental consultation and an opportunity to work with our team, we can be sure you have what you need to keep your smile healthy. 


Cosmetic dental procedures are a great way to ensure your smile is in the best shape. You might have a crooked tooth that is bothering you, periodontal disease, gum recession, or another dental procedure that impacts your self-confidence. Still, we are here to guide you through deciding if any cosmetic dental procedure meets your needs.  


Cosmetic dentistry covers a ton of opportunities to not only enhance the look of your smile and ensure that your smile is healthy and can last a lifetime. Don't delay! Contact our team today and schedule a dental consultation. 


For more information about procedures, check out our website

Thursday, January 19, 2023

5 Health Related Problems To The Overall Health Of Your Smile


Did you know that your smile and overall health are connected? For example, you can see a breakdown in your overall health when you have a dental infection that is not taken care of. You might want to schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dentist as soon as you notice a problem. 


A growing body of research outlines the possible connections between dental infections and the overall impact on your health. For example, suppose you have periodontal disease, and your body is constantly fighting that condition. In that case, it can create problems that impact your ability to fight off other infections. As time passes and the issue is not addressed, a minor infection can turn into sepsis or tooth loss. While periodontal disease and other infections can be troublesome, the implications for your lifelong health are a greater impact on your life. 


There is no time like the present, if you are struggling with periodontal disease or other dental concerns, contact us today and schedule an appointment. 


For more information on periodontal disease, contact Dr. Judy Strutz, and her team today.