Know Your Smile

Do you know your smile? Do you know what messages it is trying to tell you? Your smile is so critical to your overall health that you must take care of it. When you do not listen to the pain, you might feel, or when tooth decay builds up, that can cause problems for your overall health. 

So, what can you do about it? First, start by scheduling a comprehensive cosmetic dental appointment with Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. They can help you determine what is going on with your smile and help you map out a treatment plan. This way, you get the healthy smile you want. 

For more information on healthy smiles, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Toothpaste

 

Do you ever go to the store and wonder what the difference is between all that toothpaste? Do you wonder which one you should buy? Or which one is going to get your teeth the cleanest? While everyone knows that toothpaste is essential in keeping your teeth healthy, it can be a nightmare when trying to pick one out. Here are five things you can look for the next time you are shopping. 

1. You want to look for toothpaste that has the ADA seal. This will help ensure that you have a toothpaste that will do what it says that it's going to do. 
2. You want toothpaste with fluoride. Fluoride penetrates the hard surface of the teeth, enamel and leads to less tooth decay. 
3. If you have teeth sensitivity, you want to stay away from toothpaste that whitens teeth. Instead, you might want to try a toothpaste that is explicitly for tooth sensitivity. 
4. Taste. This is important. You want a toothpaste that leaves your breath feeling fresh and clean but is a flavor that you can stand.

Toothpaste is essential in keeping your smile healthy in - between visits to the dentist. For more information on dental care or schedule your cosmetic dental appointment, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Check-in?

How are you doing with your dental goals? During COVID, when families were at home more, it might have been easier. But now that life is potentially picking up again, are you keeping up? 

By keeping up, I mean not just brushing and flossing, but have you scheduled that necessary dental appointment? You want to be sure to schedule time with the dentist to work with any dental problems that may have arisen. For example, if you have cavities or if you have lost a tooth. Waiting is not in the best interest of your smile. 

Have you been eating fruits, vegetables, and drinking water? All of these are valuable in helping your smile stay healthy. The last thing you want is to have decay or food build up on your teeth because that can lead to other problems later on. While being safe is essential, if you neglect your smile, now might be the time to schedule that appointment with your cosmetic dental procedure. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz for more information on scheduling your dental appointment. 

Bonding

With so many different dental procedures available nowadays, it can be challenging to determine the best plan for you. There is so much research out there that this two-month series focuses on various cosmetic dental procedures that can meet your needs. This way, when you schedule your consultation visit, you know what you might be looking for. The first dental procedure we are going to discuss is bonding. Here are 5 things you may not have known about bonding. 

1. Bonding is a method for fixing cracks in your teeth. Instead of pulling the tooth, there are other options. 
2. Chips in the tooth can be fixed by bonding. 
3. Bonding is a long-lasting procedure. 
4. It can be done to fix gaps in your smile. 
5. This procedure is best when you have a minor problem, but the tooth is still healthy. 

While there are other procedures that you might want to consider; and these are best left to discuss with Dr. Judy Strutz during the consultation. Bonding might be an excellent option for you. 

The Difference Between A Lip and Tongue Tie

 

Did you know that your baby can have a lip or tongue tie? Or Both? A tongue-tie is a thick frenulum that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This can make it difficult for your baby to form the proper latch needed when nursing. A lip tie is when the upper and lower frenulum connects the upper and lower lip to the gums is too short or is otherwise improperly formed. 

Signs of a lip tie may be:

1. Trouble breathing during feeding 
2. Acting fatigued when nursing 
3. No or slow weight gain 
4. Struggling to latch on

Signs of a tongue tie:

1. Doesn't gain weight 
2. Seems hungry all the time 
3. Catch latch well

Whether it is a lip or tongue tie, it is essential to make sure that if you think there is a problem with their frenulum, you might want to schedule a consultation to evaluate and be sure that there is nothing more. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.