Enhance, Restore, Smile!

It can seem a great smile is out of your reach, but it is not. You can have an amazing, beautiful smile in just one day. All-on-4 is a new technology that helps you walk out of the office with a smile that meets your expectations. This technology works on enhancing your smile with implants. Missing, broken and cracked teeth are very common in the United States, but you do not need to spend one more day being embarrassed by your smile.

So, how does this technology work? An implant is a small titanium screw that is placed in your jaw bone in order to attach the dental implant. But don’t panic, you are not going to have titanium screws all over your mouth. Generally 4 implant screws are placed in the upper or lower jaw, or both if you need. These implants help your denture fit into place. The titanium fuses to bone and the end result is a beautiful smile that replaces existing teeth, or an existing removable denture or partial denture.

Once your denture is placed, not only does it allow you to have a beautiful smile, but you can now really enjoy the foods you love. Your denture is securely in place and will not  move around in your mouth.

For more information on All-on-4 dentures, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

3 Ways That All-on-4 Implant Dentures Can Change Your Smile

It can be confusing when you begin talking about options to save your smile. But an All on 4 denture is great way to achieve the restorative smile you deserve. You can gain a no hassle, no fuss smile. Research shows that your smile can be negatively impacting not only your personal opportunities, but your career opportunities as well. Now there is an option. All-on-4 dentures could be the key to you getting the smile you want.

1.     All-on-4 dentures can be done and placed in a short amount of time. In fact, most of the procedure is done in 1 day. Of course, there will be some preliminary work that will need to be done before the day of placement, but you can begin your day with broken, missing or decaying teeth and finish your day with a stable, implant supported smile.

2.     All-on-4 dentures gives you a palate free denture. There a several taste buds on the roof of your mouth. With a regular denture the palate of your mouth is covered, inhibiting you from being able to enjoy all of your food. All-on-4 dentures are fitted to implants which allow the palate of your mouth to be uncovered.

3.     An All-on-4 denture looks and feels like your real teeth. These dentures are not bulky. They do not come out of your mouth, and instead feel and act like your natural teeth.

Do not live with a smile you do not love. Dr. Strutz and her team can provide you with a fantastic smile that meets all of your needs.

You Can Improve Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry

A connection is built when someone walks by you and smiles. But unfortunately, we are often judged by the state of our smile. What does your smile say about you? Your life choices shouldn’t show on your teeth like a road map to where you have been. Cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team are able to recommend a variety of procedures that can improve the overall look and health of your smile.

Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime. They should not be wobbly, or struggle to stay in when you choose to eat steak. Chipped, broken or cracked teeth is a thing of the past. If your teeth are uneven or have extreme damage, veneers may be the best option for you. Missing, cracked or broken teeth can be evened out using a variety of options depending on which one is best suited for your needs.

Why sit and wait while time passes? Maybe you think it just does not matter, but research shows that individuals who have a smile they do not love are more impacted by low self-confidence. This low self-confidence can then impact every part of your life. Take the time and improve your smile with cosmetic dental options.

For more information on cosmetic procedures that improve your smile, talk to Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

4 Ways To Improve Your Smile At Home

When you look in the mirror does your smile radiate back at you? Do you smile at strangers walking down the street or try to hide? Here are 4 ways you can improve your smile without ever leaving your home.

1.     Change up what you eat. You have probably heard this before. But it is an easy solution. Healthier foods, equal a healthier smile. Foods that are high in carbs or high in sugar allow plaque and decay to attack your teeth. While fresh fruits and vegetables are packed full of water and increase the saliva in your mouth. The more saliva in your mouth the more difficult time that bacteria has causing problems.

2.     Brush and floss. There was a research study conducted that said flossing may not be as important. However lack of research does not mean that not flossing does not have serious repercussions. Floss or using a water pik is the only way that you can remove food from between the teeth. Food that is left on the gums, goes below the gum line, which then causes bleeding and swollen gums. This eventually moves from gingivitis to periodontal disease.

3.     Drink water. The more water you drink the better off your smile will be. Water helps rinse food from the surface of the teeth between brushings.

4.     Chew sugar free gum after eating. Gum helps to create saliva, which in turn helps to remove food from the teeth. It also ensures that you are not impacted by dry mouth.

For more information on how to improve your smile contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Sleep Apnea Causing You Pain?

Sleep apnea research and studies have recently been gaining momentum. People who have been struggling for years to get the sleep they need may have been suffering in silence. You may have been waking up from an eight hour day feeling exhausted and run down. Well now there is an option. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team are able to make you a custom made device that opens up your throat when you sleep.

Sleep apnea, breaks down your ability to hit rem sleep. This is the part of deep sleep that helps reboot your body. During this time, your body is able to heal and work through problems or issues that it is facing. Without these eight hours of sleep and you constantly waking up throughout the night, your body is not able to fully feel rested. In return you wake up tired, irritated and eventually this can begin to cause problems with your immune system.

Individuals who struggle with sleep apnea, can wake up hundreds of times a night gasping for air to breath. As your body hunkers down and attempts to sleep again, your body wakes up once again gasping for air to breath.

Take time to contact Dr. Strutz and her team today. Take your life back from sleep apnea and get the quality sleep you deserve. 

Why Tongue And Lip Tie Often Go Unnoticed

It is unfortunate but research and new moms tell us that despite the information available on lip and tongue tie they sometimes go months without help. When they are struggling to breastfeed there may be other things that are suggested before someone determines it is not the mom or the baby that is causing this problem. That the baby may not able to breastfeed properly because they are impacted with a lip or tongue tie.

Being a new mom has its fair share of problems. When you are first breastfeeding it can be difficult to relax and allow your baby to latch on properly. Sometimes, breastfeeding takes time and work in order for both baby and mom to be comfortable. This adjustment period can be difficult and often times, when your struggling to breastfeed during these first few days, other problems are looked at first.

Lip and tongue tie, cause a problem for your baby to be able to latch on to the nipple properly. They may latch on to the side, or they may eat for a short period and then become full due to an intake in air, only to be hungry a few minutes later. When your baby is not latching on to your breast correctly, it can then lead to sore or bleeding nipples inhibiting the breastfeeding process further.

If you are breastfeeding and it is not going as planned, Dr.Strutzhttp://www.drjudystrutz.com/meet-dr-strutz/ recommends having your baby evaluated for a lip or tongue tie in order to see if there is something more going on. For more information about lip and tongue tie laser procedures contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Start Your Day Off With A Smile

Bad days may be a dime a dozen. You may wake up and struggle to get yourself into a happy place. Showering becomes a chore, eating breakfast takes work and opening up your door and heading to your job may seem unbearable. Instead of dreading every moment, start your day off with a big smile or a belly laugh. Research shows that smiling and laughing can instantly improve your mood.

If you struggle to smile because you do not like the smile staring back at you, then it is time you contacted Dr. Strutz and her team for a consultation on how to improve your smile. Cosmetic procedures are able to improve your smile, and some can be done in a very short amount of time.

In order to fix missing or broken teeth, Dr. Judy Strutz may recommend a bridge or a dental implant. These are not the fake teeth from twenty years ago. These are designed to look and feel like your teeth do now. They help to improve the look of your smile, but you can also eat foods that you enjoy that may be a tougher texture without problems. Dental implants are durable and can last a long time. They are matched to the color of your teeth in order to make your smile look beautiful instead of standing out against a crowd.

For more information on improving your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

5 Tips To Keep Your Smile Healthy

There are hundreds of items that can negatively impact your smile throughout your day and at night. You have bacteria that regularly hangs out in your mouth. But if they are allowed to go rampant without brushing or flossing, it may negatively impact your smile for a lifetime. As important as brushing and flossing is, eating healthy and avoiding certain beverages can help ensure your smile stays healthy for a lifetime. Here are 5 other tips that can keep your smile bright and healthy.

1.     Visit your dentist on a regular basis. If you are impacted by periodontal disease make sure you visit your dentist on a regular basis for hygiene cleanings.

2.     Brush your teeth when you wake up and before you go to bed. Use gentle round circles, for at least 2 minutes. Don’t forget to brush each surface of your teeth.

3.     Avoid eating foods that are high in sugar especially if you are not going to brush for a while. The longer that sugar stays on your teeth the more opportunity there is for cavities and other problems to occur.

4.     Get missing and broken teeth fixed as soon as possible. When you have missing teeth, your other teeth can shift, causing problems with your jaw.

5.     Don’t forget the mouthwash. Mouthwash isn’t just to keep your breath fresh, it helps to decrease the risk of bacteria in your mouth.

For more information on keeping your smile healthy, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Keep Your Smile White By Avoiding These 4 Items

The food you eat is as important as brushing and flossing on a regular basis. Different types of foods can stain your teeth causing them to look dirty and unhealthy. Avoiding these 4 foods can help to naturally keep your smile white and healthy without expensive procedures or whitening kits that cause your teeth to be sensitive. A white and healthy smile can increase your self-confidence. Millions of people a year flock to the store to purchase at home whitening kits, but instead of spending your money on these items, you can help by taking precautions and minimizing consumption of certain foods and drink.

           

Minimize your consumption of black tea and coffee. The more of these you drink, the more problems you may have with stains.  A cup a day may not impact your smile, but a pot a day can cause a problem for your smile.

Highly pigmented foods such as blueberries and strawberries can cause staining. If you do choose to consume them, eat them in smaller amounts. You should also brush and floss as soon as possible in order to remove the juice from your teeth.  

Do you love curry? The deep yellow of the curry can cause staining on the front of your teeth over time. While again a small amount of curry may not cause problems for your smile, consuming large amounts for long periods of time can keep you from enjoying a pearly white smile.

Red wine, is a controversial topic. One day a glass of wine is good for you and the next it is a problem. But if you are going to consume red wine, it is better to brush your teeth immediately after consuming it.

Dr. Judy Strutz and her team recommends consuming foods that help keep your smile white and healthy.  For more information on food that can improve your smile, contact her and her team today.