Chewing Ice?

Do you have a craving to chew on ice that seems to take over before you can control it? While chewing ice may seem like no problem for your teeth it can actually cause damage and problems to the enamel of your teeth that is costly to fix.

Chewing and craving ice is a sign of “pica,” a disorder where individuals crave non-food items. While most people don’t think that chewing ice is a problem, it can lead to other situations and is believed to be the cause of an iron deficiency.  There is no nutritional value in chewing ice.  The type of pica that is involved in chewing ice is called, “pagophagia.”

While ice chewing may be a sign of a bigger problem, not all cases where people chew on ice is an iron deficiency. If you have questions about this, it is critical to talk to someone about this or to see a medical professional in order to determine if you need something to help with anemia. You may also feel symptoms of fatigue, chest pain, dizziness, cold hands or feet or poor appetite.

In order to stop chewing on ice it may be necessary to replace the habit with something that is healthier. For more information on ice chewing and the problems that it might cause contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Teeth Replacement Options

Gone are the days in cosmetic dentistry where you do not have choices. If you have missing, broken or cracked teeth, you have options that can put your smile back in optimal condition. The health of our smile can determine so many other things for our bodies and our minds, so don’t let your smile determine your worth.

Implants have become an extremely viable option to use in order to replace missing teeth. There are several options depending on the look that you want. No longer do you have to choose dentures that fall out during inopportune times, or have one tooth that is the wrong color. Implants can be permanent solutions that when taken care of they can last a lifetime.  When they are done correctly they look and feel just like your own teeth as well as help you to regain control over your bite function.

When you have missing teeth or mis-fitting dentures, it can be difficult to chew your favorite foods because they don’t perform well or because of the bite pressure of dentures. However, with implants this is not a problem because the implant is placed into the bone socket of the missing tooth or teeth. Allowing it to feel as if nothing was ever lost. Now is your time to ensure you have the smile you want. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Cosmetic Dentistry

The dental field is ever growing with a field of options, types and information overload. So, how do you know that you are getting the best cosmetic dentist you can? Or how do you know that your dentist is going to take care of your needs and not leave you in the lurch? Thanks to Facebook and other social media sites you can check out your dentist ahead of time. However, you can also ask these 4 questions to see if they are in line with what you value.

1.     When you go there, how does it feel? Are people friendly, helpful and do they know who you are?

2.     Are they knowledgeable about the procedures you want to get?

3.      Are they able to answer the questions that you have? It is critically important that you feel comfortable when you are visiting a cosmetic dentist. Having someone you can trust, and feels like an extension of your business world is important.

4.     Do they have updated equipment and knowledge of current procedures? Our world is a fast paced world that is changing all of the time. Having a cosmetic dentist who is able to move in that world with you is important. Ask about their training and their current understanding of new dental information in relation to what procedure you are looking for.

Most importantly do your homework. If a dentist doesn’t feel good when you walk in, or you don’t feel you are getting what you need, don’t stay. For more information on cosmetic dentistry procedures contact Dr. Judy Strutz.