5 Common Dental Problems You May Be Facing

Your smile is critically important to us, and we want to be sure that if you are experiencing any of these dental problems or concerns, you contact your cosmetic dental office today for help. Here are 5 of the most common dental problems, 

1. Bad breath. While we all have bad breath occasionally, if you are experiencing this regularly, it may be due to an underlined problem. 
2. Receding Gums. We are all busy, so having an opportunity to brush and floss as often as we should be causes the problem. However, the best way to fix the problem is to get the facts. A quick visit with Dr. Strutz and her team can identify how bad the problem is and give you treatment options. 
3. Sensitive teeth. Have you been trying to avoid some of your favorite foods like ice cream or fresh strawberries because it causes pain? Don't skip out on life's pleasures. We can help. 
4. Cracked or broken teeth? This can be a self-esteem nightmare. But you do have options. 

Do you have other concerns or questions about your smile? Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team for more information on flossing or other dental tips. 

If Not Now, When?

 

Your smile is so important for your overall health. You want to be sure you are taking proper care to fix any problems you may be experiencing. If you have a broken or cracked tooth getting this fixed right away is critical to your health. If you do not fix it now, when will it be convenient? We know that there is so much going on in your life. But your dental health matters to us.

The goal of dental care is to prevent problems from arising. If you have a healthy smile, it is free from decay, plaque, and other dental problems. We want to be sure to keep it that way. Having a quick dental check can decrease the risk of further dental problems occurring. This check-up can also help you plan for any work that maybe you need to get done that you have been putting off.

 

Great oral health habits such as brushing, flossing, eating foods with low carbohydrates, or drinking water after you consume food with a high level of carbohydrates will keep your smile healthy. However, you want to ensure you stop by the dentist for your regular visits.

 

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

Don't Wait!

You do not want to wait until you have a problem with your smile before getting help. Scheduling visits with your cosmetic dentist to ensure the health of your smile is on track can happen during this time. While we are in unprecedented times, and some things have changed, what has not changed is the importance of brushing, flossing, and taking care of your smile.
While visiting the dentist should occur every six months, depending on what is going on with your smile you may need to visit more. That is okay. Your cosmetic dentist will sit down with you and discuss your options.
When you have pain, a broken tooth or your gums are swollen, that is too late. By then, you already have a problem going on that can cause more time and more money to fix. Going in for routine cleanings can decrease the risk of a larger problem developing over time. Be sure to call our office and schedule an appointment today so we can be sure your smile is ready for whatever summer throws at you. 
For more information on help with your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Bad Breath

Bad breath is caused by a variety of problems. It might be the food you are consuming or problems that run deeper. No matter what the problem is you are facing, we are here to help. It can be extremely embarrassing to be speaking to someone, only to realize you have smelly breath that you are not sure where it is coming from. Brushing and flossing will only go so far if you are impacted by Halitosis.

            
 Here are 4 of the most common reasons for Halitosis:

1. Food. Onions, and other strong-smelling and tasting foods might leave their smell behind long after you want it to. 
2. Underline Health Condition. Some health conditions can cause problems 
3. Smoking, or other tobacco products
4. Dry mouth. During the summer months, it is easy to become dehydrated. Make sure you are drinking a lot of water. 

We want to help you. We will get to the root cause of the problem, work through a plan with you, and help develop a plan to ensure you walk away with a healthy smile, that does not cause you to cover or hide from the person you are talking to. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Are You Taking Care of Yourself?

With so much going on around you it can be easy to forget your needs. While you may be helping your children get to school work is done, ensuring that the house is clean and sterile and still doing your own job that pays the bills it can be easy to forget that you too need to be taken care of. 

Here are 5 Tips for ensuring that you are staying healthy during this difficult time. 

1. Take time to breathe. Breathing is one of the most important things we can do to stop negative thoughts in their tracks. While most people think breathing is something we do naturally, most people breathe shallowly throughout their day. Taking nice deep breaths in and out can release tension, decrease your stress level, and help you get back to a place of calm. 
2. Brush and floss your teeth. Brush for 2 minutes. While you are ensuring that your smile is taken care of in these two minutes; this also gives you time to take a step back and get your mind back on track. 
3. Start your morning off right. Either by grabbing a piece of fruit, going for a quick walk, or taking in the quiet sounds around you. A few minutes in the morning can change your entire day. 

Your health is so important to us. For more information about taking care of your health, look through our other blogs or contact us. Here is our website for more information: https://www.drjudystrutz.com/

7 Dental Health Risks

It can be easy to take your smile for granted. You wake up, maybe brush for two minutes, or maybe decide to wait until after breakfast. You might forget 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 provides a longer opportunity for problems to arise.

2.     Consuming food that is too cold.  (example)

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. (example)

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. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team for help with your smile.

5 Ways To Protect Your Smile From Hormones

In last week’s post, we discussed how susceptible your smile is during an increase in hormones. When there is a surge in progesterone or estrogen, it can increase your risk of dental problems including periodontal disease, missing teeth and damaged gums. While you cannot control the hormones in your body, follow these 5 steps to keep your smile healthy no matter what is going on in your body.

1.    Brush and floss regularly. This is the only way to keep plaque from building up on your teeth and bacteria from going haywire in your mouth.

2.    Schedule and go to your regular dental check-ups. Dr. Strutz and her team are able to evaluate your oral health before you experience major problems when she is able to see her patients regularly.

3.    Eat fruits and vegetables daily. They can help keep your smile healthy in between brushing and flossing.

4.    Drink water throughout your day. Helping to stay hydrated can ensure that food is rinsed from your gums in between brushing.

5.    Get problems taken care of right away. If your gums are swollen or bleeding don’t wait to get the help you need.

For more information on hormones and how they impact your smile, contact Dr.Judy Strutz and her team.