Dental Care

Your smile is so important and can last a lifetime. However, if you need to take better care of it, don't stress because we're here to help. Our office offers a variety of cosmetic dental care services. We also provide opportunities to work with our Periodontal Therapist. 

During your visit with our hygienist, you can expect that you will have an in-depth cleaning, as well as an opportunity to talk to a periodontologist about any concerns you have. Our goal is to evaluate your gums and ensure they are as healthy as possible. If you have problems or need root scaling and planning to remove tarter and reduce the impact of periodontal disease, we can help. 

Gingivitis is an early sign of periodontal disease, and we want to be sure that all our patients have the healthiest smile they can. Once you schedule an appointment, please let us know if you have specific concerns you want us to address. 

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

Aging and Dental Health

You might notice changes in your body and your smile as you age. We want to be sure you catch any problems that might crop up before they become a problem for you. As you age, you are more susceptible to periodontal disease. You might experience a decline in your overall gum health, or your gums might be bleeding when you floss. No matter the problem or concern, the sooner you schedule a dental consultation, the better. 

More than 50% of adults over 75 have root exposure affecting at least one tooth. You deserve to have the smile you love! The remarkable thing is that over time, our dental opportunities for patients have changed with the times, and there are ways that we can support your gum and smile health. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

How Can You Tell If You Have a Cavity?

 Do you have noticeable sharp pain when you eat or drink? Or when you look at your smile, do you see a hole? You might also be experiencing pain in general when you are doing business. All of these could be a sign that you have a cavity. 

Various daily habits can cause cavities, which can become a problem that impacts your sleep, eating, or daily life. Scheduling a consultation with your dentist can help get you back on your feet. If you have a cavity and let it go for too long, you might end up with a situation that causes more pain and is more costly to fix. 

Cavities are not necessarily caused by one thing in one day. They are often created over time by a habit you have or an act you do often that wears down the enamel on your teeth. While brushing and flossing reduce the risk of cavities, once a cavity has formed, there is no way to get rid of it without visiting the dentist. 

However, visiting your cosmetic dentist can ensure your cavity is fixed, and you are back on the right track with your dental health. 

 

For more information or options for tooth pain, schedule a visit with Dr. Judy Strutz and her dental team. 

Individuals Let's Talk Types of Dental Crowns

Are you feeling the impact of broken or cracked teeth? Or do you have teeth that have worn down over time? Your smile matters and is tied to your self-confidence. If your smile does not look the way you want it to, we might be able to help. 

Dental crowns are a popular option that allows you the flexibility of keeping your other tooth. They will fit over your tooth tightly so you can eat and drink normally. Other than having a smile you love to show off, you won't even notice them. They are made from various materials, and if you can take care of them, they can last on average between 5-10 years. While crowns are not the solution for everyone, the best way to know if a crown is best for you is to contact and schedule a cosmetic dental visit.

 

For more information or options for tooth pain, schedule a visit with Dr. Judy Strutz and her dental team. 

Summer Is Upon Us, Take Time To Improve Your Smile!

 Friends are out and about, it is the season of sunny beaches, BBQ’s with friends and warm weather activities. Instead of staying inside and hiding your smile from people, schedule your cosmetic dental appointment today. Unfortunately, millions of people say that their self-confidence is hindered because of dental related troubles. But this can stop now.

Cosmetic dental procedures are more common now than they were 20 years ago. And the dental procedures available to patients has come a long way. While it may not be done in one session and it may take some time to get your smile back under way, now is your time to shine.  People who have cosmetic dental procedures completed report not only higher incidences of self-confidence and feeling more like their old selves. Don’t way for another summer to pass you by while sitting on the sidelines. Get the healthy and beautiful smile you deserve.

There are a variety of cosmetic dental procedures that may be the right fit for you. Once size does not fit all so it is critically important that you contact Dr. Judy Strutz and schedule your first cosmetic dental appointment in order to determine the best way to meet your smile needs. For more information about improving your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Keep Your Smile Healthy

Our gums are sensitive and require us to take a gentle approach to brushing. While brushing is essential to keep your smile healthy, you want to be sure you do not brush too hard. Not taking care of your smile while brushing can lead not only to your gums receding but it can lead to a host of other dental difficulties.  

Here are 5 tips to ensure you are brushing correctly:

1. Don't get a toothbrush with stiff bristles. Not all toothbrushes are created equal. It is essential to have a toothbrush that can remove food from your smile but is not too coarse, as that can damage not only your tooth enamel but also your gums. 
2. Brush at a 45-degree angle. This ensures that the toothbrush bristles are hitting your teeth and gums when you are brushing. 
3. Brush in circles. Going around the mouth in tiny circles can ensure you hit all surfaces. 
4. Brush 2x a day. Brushing twice a day at least ensures you remove food plaque from your teeth and keep your smile healthy. 
5. Remember to brush your tongue. Bacteria can build up on your tongue, causing problems. Be sure to gently run the brush down your tongue and remove any build-up. 

While many factors can cause teeth sensitivity, if you are struggling with teeth sensitivity and have questions or concerns, contact our office to schedule a consultation. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her office to schedule an appointment today!

Get the Facts About Flossers

Do you struggle to floss your teeth? Flossing is essential to keeping your gums and teeth healthy. Without flossing, you can end up with periodontal disease, your gums might recede, and you can lose your tooth. Flossing removes buildup from between the teeth that causes harmful calculus buildup. Brushing, unfortunately, cannot get between the teeth, which causes a problem in your overall dental health if left untreated. But how do you know what is the right floss for you? Here are 5 facts about flossers that can help you make your decision. 

1. Flossers are easy. You don't have to mess with getting enough floss or end up with too little. From start to finish, you can ensure you have the right amount of floss to floss all your teeth. 
2. You usually only need one flosser for your whole mouth. Going around to be sure you get between each of your teeth, flossers make it easy to reach back teeth and other hard-to-reach areas because your fingers may not get in the way. 
3. It thoroughly cleans your teeth. The flosser easily glides between your teeth without having to maneuver it around or shift to try and reach places.  
4. Flossers are usually safe for flossing if you have dental bridges or other cosmetic dental procedures completed. 
5. Flossers are safe for your smile. They remove plaque, do not damage the gums, and are safe to use to keep your smile healthy. 

To schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Don’t Leave Your Smile Vulnerable

You deserve to have a beautiful and healthy smile. Do not leave your smile vulnerable to cavities, periodontal disease or missing, cracked or broken teeth. Taking time to visit your cosmetic dentist and receive a consultation on your smile, can ensure you are on the right track. Nowadays, grabbing a soda and candy bar for lunch may be the norm for you. However, that amount of sugar can impact your smile.

There are so many choices you can make during the day. If you are going to consume sugar or a high carbohydrate meal, instead of waiting until bedtime to brush, you might want to consider brushing your teeth or rinsing with water to remove some of the food particles from the surface of your teeth. The longer these items are glued to the enamel on your teeth the more damage that is done.

If you find you are struggling to have a healthy smile you love, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. They can help evaluate and work with you on a plan to get your smile back in order. It is critically important you have a healthy smile because if not it can lead to other more detrimental problems later on.

For more information on improving the look of your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team!

Did You Know?

A lip tie that wasn't taken care of when you were a baby can cause problems for you as an adult. If you are experiencing some of these common problems, you might have a lip tie that, with a lip tie procedure, can reduce the negative impact on your life. 

Here are 5 common problems that you may experience as an adult with a lip tie: 

1. Speech problems. There may be certain sounds you cannot say correctly due to tongue or mouth placement. This can lead to decreased self-confidence when you have to speak to others. You may experience situations where you stutter as you try to say the sound correctly repeatedly. 
2. Experience disruption in your sleep. A lip tie can cause you to move a lot at night, disrupting your sleep and causing trouble in your sleep pattern. You may be uncomfortable or not able to breathe in certain positions. 
3. Do you need help eating certain foods? When you have food in your mouth to chew and swallow properly, you have to move the food around in a certain way. When a lip tie impacts you, limiting the type of food you consume can be more difficult. 

While not everyone impacted by a lip tie needs a lip tie procedure, contacting Dr. Judy Strutz, and her team for a consultation can help you get the answers you need. 

Do You Use A Water Flosser?

While using regular floss to keep your smile healthy is essential, taking an opportunity a couple of times a week to use a water flosser or water pic can enhance your overall dental health. Water flossers are easy to use and can reach difficult spots between your teeth. 

The water pushes food that may be stuck between your teeth that you didn't get with floss free from your smile, removing the risk of buildup and plaque. Adding a water flosser to your regular dental routine decreases the risk of gingivitis or other gum-related problems. When flossing, it can be easy to miss the food and other items between your back teeth or other hard-to-get areas. 

Water flossers are gentle on your gums. If your gums are bleeding when you floss or experience other dental problems, a water flosser can reduce the issues you encounter. Water flossers can also remove buildup in the periodontal pocket if you are already struggling with periodontal disease or the start of other dental-related problems. 

While a water flosser should not be the only dental floss you use, it can benefit and improve your smile's overall health.  For more information contact Dr. Judy Strutz, and her team today. 

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. 

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.

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!

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, 

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. 

Are You Comparing?

 

Do you compare your smile to others? Do you wonder why you don’t have the results you want with your smile and yet others are able to flash their smile around town without hesitation? We live in a world where things are possible, however, you have to be willing to take a leap of faith. 

And if you are spending time wondering how to get the smile of your dreams, now is the time to act. No more reason to compare yourself to anyone because your smile is as unique as you are, and with a little help from your cosmetic dentist you can have the smile you deserve. 

While it may take time to achieve your results depending on your smile needs, a little bit of time spent with your cosmetic dentist will have you on the right track in no time. 

When comparing your smile to others have you always believed that you would never achieve the same results as that someone else? That’s not true because with today’s amazing technology and advancements in dental procedures achieving great results is possible. 

For more information or to schedule your consultation, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. Start living your comparison-free life today!