Keeping Your Gums Healthy

Your gums have an important job; they keep your teeth in place and provide a barrier to keeping the bacteria out. However, if you have problems with your gums, this is where you can develop periodontal disease. We want to ensure you are armed with the information you need to keep your gums healthy. Here are 5 things you can do, 

1. Brush regularly. You want to brush 2x a day at least. However, if you consume a high amount of carbohydrates or sugar, you will want to brush more frequently. 
2. Floss 2x a day. Flossing is the only way to keep food from staying in between your teeth and causing problems for your smile. 
3. Get regular dental check-ups.
4. Brush properly. You want to brush gently in slow circles. Move around your mouth, behind your teeth. This should take anywhere from 2 - 4 minutes. 
5. Choose the right toothpaste. Be sure to get a toothpaste approved by the ADA, and that contains fluoride. It will save your smile and your gums. 

Your smile and gums are so important. For more information on how to keep your gums healthy, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Healthy Smile! Healthy You!

Are you feeling sluggish? Just not like yourself? Or do you feel like no matter what you do, you don't feel at your healthiest? Your smile may be to blame. We often don't think about how important the health of our smile matters.

You may be going throughout your day consuming food, high sugar, caffeinated drinks but what you may not know is that each of these decisions directly impacts your smile, which causes problems for your overall health. But there is a solution. Here are the top 3 tips from our dentist Dr. Judy Strutz that can improve your health and smile. 

1. Brush and floss. There is no other single way to improve gum health and to remove food from your teeth. 
2. Visit the dentist regularly. They can help catch problems before they happen. 
3. Consume fruits and vegetables. They have more significant amounts of water in them and can remove food from sticking to your teeth.

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