Don’t Miss Out On Holiday Food Again

Have you sat at the holiday table year after year wishing you could enjoy holiday food that contains nuts, sticky cheese or foods that require you to chew? Do you wish when you smile in holiday photos you were not showing off missing teeth? Now there is a solution that can restore your smile and your self-confidence all in one day. All-on-4  type of implant procedures let you come in one day with existing teeth and troubles and receive a smile that helps to keep you looking young a few hours later.

When you have missing teeth, your other teeth begin to shift into the position of your missing teeth. Once this happens your mouth begins to cave in, causing you to look older than you really are. Once you have a full smile again, it almost acts like a facelift. You deserve to have a healthy smile you will love to show off at family holidays.

All on 4 type of denture procedures are different from traditional dentures in that they are not removable and they act similar to your natural teeth. There is no reason to continue looking for other options, an All-On-4 type of denture could be your solution today.

Dr. Strutz and her team are here to answer any of your questions about All-On-4 type denture procedures. Contact us today!

In With The Holiday’s, Out With Your Breathing Machine!

Holiday travel is fast approaching and you may be wondering how you are ever going to fit all of the items you need to travel with in your 1 or 2 suitcases allowed on the plane. This year you may be able to leave that breathing machine at home and instead enjoy the benefits of a dental device to alleviate symptoms of sleep apnea.

You deserve the opportunity to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. You may be even trying to decide if you are going to bring your machine with you at all. You may be sharing a house with family and you fear keeping them awake with the noise. A custom made dental device fits easily in your mouth, opens up your throat to decrease the impact of sleep apnea without the negatives of a machine that is running all night. For many this can be a wonderful solution.

Dry mouth is a symptom that many patients with sleep apnea report when they use a breathing machine. Dry mouth can have a negative impact on the overall health of your smile. Bacteria grows faster when you do not have enough saliva to wash plaque and food from the surface of your teeth. A dental device keeps your lips closed throughout the night, decreasing dry mouth symptoms.

For more information or to schedule your consultation, contact Dr. Strutz and her team today.

Don’t Wait Another Minute For Your Cosmetically Enhanced Smile

The New Year is here, and you shouldn’t live one more day with a smile that is not beautiful and healthy. While most people think that cosmetic procedures are extra procedures that are only done to improve the superficial look of your smile. “That in fact, is not the truth,“ says Dr. Judy Strutz. “Several cosmetic procedures can actually improve gum and jaw health as well as improve opportunities.” 

When you have been missing teeth, your other teeth can shift into the position of the missing teeth, causing your bite to be off. When your bite is off, it can cause jaw pain, a cracked tooth, and long-term damage. Fixing missing teeth, improves the overall look of your smile and the alignment, allowing you to look years younger. 

Black or discolored teeth are many times caused from decay that may be running rampant through your mouth. While we all have bacteria in our mouth, when the teeth turn color, they are no longer healthy. Decay that is not taken care of can turn into problems with lost teeth, and extreme pain.  

For more information on which cosmetic procedures you need to improve the health of your smile, contact Dr. Strutz & her team today.  

3 Role’s A Dentist Can Play In Sleep Apnea

While it is relatively new to have your dentist involved in your sleep problems, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team have been spending extra time studying how to help you with this process. Sleep apnea is a process where your body quits breathing multiple times throughout the night, due a problem with your tongue cutting off your airway. While there are other treatments available, dental devices and support from Dr. Strutz & her team can make this process less painful and more helpful to your overall health.

Sleep is critical for the body to recharge itself. Without proper sleep you may end up feeling tired, or restless, which can lead to problems at work. Step 1 is diagnosis. Before any treatment can begin, you first need to be diagnosed with sleep apnea. This can occur through a sleep study and/or by answering a few questions during your initial examination about sleep patterns, whether you snore, and how you feel when you wake up in the morning.

Dr. Strutz can evaluate what type of device is best going to work for your sleep apnea. In order to decrease the problems that occur with sleep apnea, the key is to keep your jaw and tongue in a certain position. Dental devices can keep your tongue from falling in the back of the throat and cutting off your airway.

Once you have been evaluated, and the type of device you need as been determined, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team can design a custom appliance. By having it done in the office it ensures you have an amazing fit that will get you on your way to a restful night’s sleep.

For more information on sleep apnea contact Dr. Strutz & her team today.