Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Rigorous?

              

              

Are you brushing your teeth regularly? We sure hope so. However, if you are brushing vigorously or brushing for longer than 2 minutes you might be doing more harm than good. That may seem impossible but brushing too hard or brushing for longer than 2 minutes can cause your gums to recede.  While we certainly do not want you to stop brushing and taking care of your smile, it is critically important you are careful with your teeth and gums. Receding gums can then lead to bacteria building up and enamel can begin to wear away. Being careful about your teeth and protecting them is critical. 

If you continue to brush too hard it can also cause cavities, a need for a root canal or even more expensive dental procedures. Taking care of your smile is your top priority and we want to be sure you have the tools to protect your smile. Always use a soft-bristled toothbrush, gently brush for 2 minutes and in gentle circles. These easy steps can ensure you have the smile you deserve for a lifetime. 

For more information on how to keep your smile beautiful or information on fixing your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz.

Do You Take Time For Your Smile?

It may be the last thing you think of after a crazy busy day or in the morning when you are trying to get ready for your day, but keeping these 5 rules at the forefront of your brain can change your dental routine to improve the health of your smile.

1.     Always brush your teeth at least 2x a day. Your teeth deserve to be free of food debris getting in their way. You are really only committing to 4 minutes a day to this routine. You can do anything for 4 minutes a day.

2.     Floss isn’t recommended because you dentist is trying to trick you into spending 2.00 dollars on floss. It is relying the only way to keep your gums looking fantastic.

3.     Show it off. Your teeth work hard every day for you. Don’t hide them behind your lips, sharing your toothy smile more not only improves your mood but it also improves the day for others around you.

4.     Think about your teeth throughout the day and reward them by drinking water. Water helps to rinse leftovers from your teeth so you don’t get embarrassed when you smile in that business meeting with lettuce stuck to your teeth.

5.     Schedule and keep you dentist appointments. Your smile would like to be out friends too, but your regular dental commitments are a sure way to keep your smile looking awesome in order to do that.

Your teeth are really designed to last a lifetime, don’t cut their life short with unhealthy dental habits. For more information on improving your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

7 Dental Health Risks You Might Be Taking Every Day

It can be easy to take your smile for granted. You wake up, maybe brush for two minutes, maybe you decide to wait till after breakfast. You might forget even altogether in the rush of the morning. We always assume that our smile is going to carry us through and we’ll just get things done the next time. But here are 7 dental risks you make be taking every day that are causing problems for your smile.

1.     Not brushing in time. When you consume high sugar foods or drinks and high carbohydrate foods, the length of time that the substances stay on the surface of your teeth the longer the opportunity for problems to arise.

2.     Consuming food that is too cold.  

3.     Not flossing. Removing food from between the gums is essential to your gum health. If you’re starting to see your gums bleed during routine brushing and flossing sessions that can be the sign of worse things to come.

4.     Chewing on Ice can damage the enamel causing cracked and broken teeth.

5.     Consuming less than 8 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

6.     Eating foods that are high in acid.

7.     Consuming several sodas, a day.

Your dental health is so critical to your body health. Keep your smile in great shape and kick these habits to the curb.

Healthy Dental Habits Is A Family Affair

Once a family works and bonds together in order to create a beautiful and healthy smile the world of health can open up, but make no mistake, it is truly a family affair because obtaining a healthy smile is more than just brushing and flossing and when your family bonds together, it can become easier to achieve the goal. Here are 5 tips to help get your family started.

1.     Go to the store together and shop for toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and other dental needs. This helps get the whole family involved and ensures that every person gets the healthy dental thing they love.

2.     Grocery shop together and hold each other accountable. If someone is reaching to throw those pita chips or the frozen pizza in the cart. Remind them that you are on a path to dental health that starts from the inside out. Grab vegetables and fruits instead to snack on. The higher the water content the better.

3.     Don’t forget to grab water bottles for the family. As it heats up outside, we are more prone to dry mouth and dehydration. This is the perfect opportunity for bacteria to take advantage and begin to destroy your smile.

4.     Have fun together during this process. The more you laugh and the more fun it is the more likely you are to stick with it.

For more helpful family dental tips and ideas, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today!

Lemons, Yea or Neigh For Your Smile?

Now that the temperature is warming up you may be tempted to reach for that sweet lemonade. Or are you the type of person that just sucks on lemons in order to cool down in the summer? A little lemon juice in your water to help detoxify your body may sound like a good idea, but what does all this acid do to your smile?

Watch out, because the acid from lemons and other citrus fruit may be reeking havoc on your smile. If you are going to consume lemons, or other citrus fruits this summer, you might want to consider the following tips:

1.     Chew sugar free gum after to remove the juice from your teeth. This will protect the enamel.

2.     Brush your teeth as soon as you can if you do not have sugar free gum.

3.     Drink regular non-flavored water. This can also help remove any juice from the surface of your smile.

4.     Consume a non-acidic fruit that is high in water, such as watermelon or cantaloupe. All of this is good for you, but it can help quench your thirst without damaging your smile.

Your teeth can last a lifetime if you take care of them, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today on more information about how to keep your smile healthy.

Replace Your Old Dentures This Spring

Spring is the time to evaluate where your overall health is and where you want to head in the future. Your dentures may have done the trick thus far, but now there is a better option that can help you enjoy the warm weather. Replacing old dentures with fixed dentures can allow you to bend over to plant your garden without the fear of your teeth falling in the dirt.

All-on-4 types of dentures, look and feel like real teeth. Once they are placed in your mouth you should brush them in order to make sure you do not get bacteria around the gum line. The amazing quality of an All-on-4 type of denture will help you to feel like a million bucks this spring without paying one for your smile.

Fixed dentures can help you to replace missing and broken teeth just like regular dentures. The great thing about these dentures, though, is that instead of them lying on your gums, they are fixed to dental implants that are placed in the jawbone. This keeps the dentures in place instead of having them move around in your mouth.  Walk in with removable dentures, and walk out with a fixed solution that helps you live the life, this spring, you are looking for.

For more information on All-on-4 types of dentures, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.