The Purpose Behind Porcelain Crowns

You may hear porcelain crowns referred to by different names, but the purpose behind them remains the same. If you have a cracked, broken, or damaged tooth, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team might recommend using a crown to fix the problem. 

A crown permanently fixes your natural teeth. The intent is to help you get your beautiful, healthy smile back while having the bonus of strengthening the tooth. The nice thing about a crown is that it can restore your smile without hassle with anything once placed. 

Dr. Strutz and her team might recommend several different types of solutions to support your smile. The goal is always to provide you with a solution that ensures you have a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. 

To schedule an appointment or for a dental consultation contact, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Beautiful Smiles

 

Have you walked by someone and had them smile at you? Have you wondered how did they get that beautiful smile? Do you find that you are more likely to hide your smile during pictures? Well, no more! We want to help you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. Our goal at Dr. Strutz's office is to ensure that every patient walks out with a smile they love to show off. 

 

The dental practices of the future are different than those of the past. Here are 4 opportunities you might want more information to improve your smile. 

 

1. Restorations. This, can help improve the shape and color of your teeth. 
   
2. Dentures or partial dentures. Depending on the problem you are facing, this might be a great way to ensure your smile lasts a lifetime. 
3. Porcelain Fixed Bridges. When a patient has mismatched enamel color, poor fit around your gum line from a different bridge, or a chipped tooth, this could be the best option for you.
4. Crowns. Do you have a cracked or broken tooth? Talk to our team about the option of a crown.  

For more information or to schedule a consultation contact, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Do You Need A Crown?

 

Crowns are a great dental solution that can restore your smile to working condition. There are several reasons why you might decide a crown is best for you. Once a crown is permanently placed it allows you to resume your normal dental habits without having to worry about your smile, or without worrying that you are going to damage your tooth further. 

Here is a list of the reasons why Dr. Judy Strutz and her team might recommend a crown for you:

1. If you have a weak tooth that you are concerned might break. 
2. A tooth that is severely worn down or that is damaged to the point where it is impacting your ability to consume food. 
3. Holding a dental bridge in place is a possiblity if you need more stability for the bridge to hold. 
4. If you have had an infection and a root canal was necessary, a crown will be placed to ensure you do not have further decay or damage. 
5. Your dentist may choose to use a crown in order to cover a damaged tooth, as well as a miss-shapen or miscolored tooth depending on the circumstances. 

Your smile is so important and the health of your smile matters to Dr. Strutz and her team. Contact them today for more information about your smile.

Crowns?

 Did you know that you have choices when it comes to the type of crown you receive? Do you know if you need a crown or another dental solution to fix a broken or cracked tooth?
A dentist might choose to use a crown to restore the integrity of a broken or damaged tooth. There are several choices that a dentist might use depending on how damaged the tooth is.
Crowns can be created from a variety of materials, including metals, resin, porcelain, and ceramics. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team will talk and discuss with you before completing any dental procedures.
While your teeth may become damaged over time due to a variety of problems such as dental decay, the goal is to get your smile as healthy as possible and back on track. Once a crown is placed, you will want to be sure to be careful until the permanent crown is placed. However, once this happens you can resume normal eating and drinking habits. If you have a dental concern, do not leave it. Dental problems do not heal themselves. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team for assistance and schedule a dental appointment today.

4 Things You Should Know About your Temporary Crown

During the process of getting a crown it can be difficult to deal with the temporary crown. Taking care of your temporary crown is critical to ensure that you can have the best end result. A temporary crown is used while your dental team is getting the permanent crown ready or waiting for the lab to get it ready. Here are 4 things you should know about your temporary crown.

1.     Avoid certain foods. You should avoid chewing anything that is hard to chew, sticky, or foods that can get stuck between your teeth.

2.     Brush and floss as normal but be careful around the temporary crown. You may experience bleeding in the area where the crown is, or discomfort. If you experience bleeding you can rinse with warm water.

3.     If your temporary crown falls off please contact your dentist immediately. It will need to be replaced or reset in order to not mess up the dental work that is planned.

4.     Do not use other items to secure your crown. Only approved dental sealants should be used in order to ensure that your crown stays on and that you are not ingesting things that you should not.

It can feel weird to have a temporary crown in your mouth. You want to avoid playing with it, or messing with it. If you have any problems or your bite feels off, scheduling an appointment with the dentist can resolve the issue For more information on temporary crowns, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Break Bad Dental Habits And Replace Them With Better Ones

The habits we have created in adulthood can be tricky to break. There may be food habits you are holding on to, or maybe you don’t like flossing and so you just skip that part of the dental routine. Quitting anything and changing that habit, while it takes dedication and a positive outlook, can be done with these 3 tips from Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

1.     Set a calendar invite in your phone to remind you to brush and floss every day. Or if you want to quit eating snacks at 3:00 pm, which can lead to decay and other dental problems, create a calendar invite that can remind you of why are choosing a healthy habit.

2.     Find a phrase or mantra that you can say to yourself when you want to give up on your plan.

3.     Write down your plan. Research shows that people who write down their goal and steps they are going to use to implement that change can be a powerful motivator to change negative patterns of behavior.

You are worth having a fantastic and healthy smile. Change your habits today. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

4 Cosmetic Dental Procedures That Can Save Your Smile

Life has a way of defining who you are as a person. But your smile does not have define what you share with the world. Individuals who are embarrassed by their smile, tend to have less self-confidence. They may shy away from social interactions afraid of rejection. Dr. Strutz and her team can help rebuild your smile and your self-confidence. Here are 4 cosmetic procedures that can save and restore your smile to a healthy version you love.

1.     Veneers. These are a thin covering that fits over the front of your natural teeth. They are matched to color and sized to fit in your mouth beautifully.

2.     Crowns. Crowns can fix broken or cracked teeth. A crown will fit naturally over your tooth and hold the structure together. This allows you to smile without anyone knowing that once that tooth was cracked or chipped.

3.     Fixed bridge. If you have missing teeth a fixed bridge can place a tooth in the space of the missing one. It stays in and does not need to be removed.

4.     Fillings. Fillings are actually the most common type of restoration. They fill in an area where you have had a cavity. Instead of smiling and seeing a black piece of something in your tooth, now there will be a filing that matches the color of your natural teeth.

Restoring your smile is a great holiday gift to yourself that has the potential to change your future. When you love your smile, you are more willingly to share it with the world. For more information on dental restorative procedures, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.