How Do You Establish A Routine?

When you have time and there is not many structured activities embedded in your day it can be easy to lose track of time. It is easy to get out of your healthy habits and begin to lose yourself in the process of the pandemic. However, these 4 steps can help keep you on track. 

1. When you wake up in the morning, stick to what you would do if you were still going to work. Start by brushing, flossing and taking care of your smile. This will help set your day. 
2. Drink a glass of water. Water helps to rinse any food off of your teeth that may have been missed when you were brushing. It also helps to wake you up in the morning. 
3. Eat a healthy breakfast that includes fruits and vegetables. Not only are fruits and vegetables great for your overall health. They are essential for the health of your smile. 
4. Get some exercise. Even if it is taking a walk around the block or a short yoga session. Anything can help to keep your body on track. When you feel healthy, it is easier to ensure that you reach your goals. 

While this is a unique time in history it does not mean your health needs to suffer. If you have further questions about staying healthy, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Establish Healthy Dental Habits

Now can be such a difficult time. There is so much going on in the world around you and so many things that can pull your attention. Building and establishing a routine can help to decrease other problems that you may be facing. We recommend you start your day by brushing and flossing your teeth.

Have a clean and healthy smile can help you to feel motivated to complete other tasks during the day. Once your smile is healthy, your body can begin to heal as well. If your gums are bleeding or you have pain when you brush or floss you will want to reach out to your dentist to get your smile back on track. Did you know, an unhealthy smile can impact your overall health also.

Other ways to keep your smile and body healthy is consuming vegetables that are high in water content. This will remove other food from the surface of the teeth. The longer that food stays on the enamel the more at risk you are of other dental problems. While now is a unique time for so many, your smile should still be a top priority.

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

COVID-19

Are you looking for factual information on COVID-19 and prevention, take a look at https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/covid-19-basics/faq from John Hopkins University for information on how to protect yourself and your family. 

John Hopkins University is a great place in order to research the facts that are going on with COVID-19 as well as locating ways that you can help prevent the spread of. 

Are You Following Healthy Guidelines?

It is critically important that during this time of quarantine that you are not just practicing social distancing but also that you are taking care of your health as well. Your dental health can directly impact your overall health. So, not only do you need to wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough and stay home if you are feeling under the weather. Here are 4 other habits you should establish during this time to take care of your health. 

1. Brush and floss your teeth regularly. If you have periodontal disease or other dental problems right now, it can negatively impact your health. 
2. Drink water. Water helps flush out toxins in your system. Having an opportunity to flush out anything that is building up can be beneficial to your body. 
3. Eat vegetables. Consuming enough vegetables in your daily diet is the key to ensuring you stay healthy. 
4. Get plenty of exercises. Your body needs regular activity to stay healthy. Sitting around for long periods can cause overall health problems for your body that can last a lifetime. While you must eat healthy, working out is essential. 

For more information on healthy habits, check out our website, https://www.drjudystrutz.com/

The Purpose of Mouthwash:

You may be wondering if mouthwash is important to your dental health or whether it is something you can just leave on the shelves of the store. Here are 2 things that mouthwash can help with.

1. Mouthwash will not cure Halitosis, which is the underlined cause of bad breath. However, it will help with reducing bad breath. Mouthwash is perfect for taking care of regular odor-causing bacteria.

2. Mouthwash can be just what your mouth needs before a major problem erupts. If you are already impacted by gingivitis it will not cure it, but it can prevent the bacteria from causing further damage.

There are so many types of mouthwash. Doing some research can help you find a mouth wash that is going to meet your needs. If you have periodontal disease or a more severe dental problem, your dentist may recommend a very specific one that can help you. While a regular mouthwash might be just what you need to keep your smile in great shape.

Mouthwash is not going to change anything drastic if you have an underlying dental problem you are facing, but it can make a difference in your dental health if you do not have one. For more information on the impact of mouthwash contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Taking Care of Your Smile

Caring for your teeth is not an easy task, but planning and completing these few steps can ensure you have a smile that lasts your lifetime. During this time, it is even more important for you to implement these steps to take care of your teeth. Your health depends on it.

1. Take care of dental emergencies. You do not want to wait for an emergency to happen and then leave it. The longer you leave a dental emergency, the more of a the problem it can become.
2. Your gum health matters. Do you bleed when you brush or floss? Letting this go can lead to other problems. Be sure to brush and floss regularly. While you cannot take care of the periodontal disease without dental intervention, you can stop problems from getting worse by brushing and flossing regularly.
3. Stop smoking. While you have probably heard this for years if you are a smoker, the impact on your smile can be as devastating as the overall problem it is to your body.
4. Don’t forget to brush hard-to-reach places. The back of your teeth, your back molars and other hard to reach places need to be brushed also.

There is so much going on and now is not the time to let your dental health go. For more information on taking care of your smile contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her office.