Get Your Smile On Track

 You have probably been told for years that brushing your teeth 2x a day is essential to keep your smile as healthy as possible. But do you know why dentists recommend brushing at night and in the morning? Here are 5 reasons why brushing before breakfast and after dinner can help you keep a healthy - beautiful smile. 

1. When you brush in the morning before breakfast, it helps to protect against the acidic nature of the food we consume. 
2. Brushing provides a saliva boost. The more saliva you have in your mouth, the more opportunity you can keep from having food stick to your teeth. 
3. After dinner and before bed, brushing ensures you do not have food that sticks to your teeth overnight. The longer that food stays on your teeth, the more likely it will damage your enamel. 

 

Your smile is essential, and a healthy smile is critical. If you have concerns about your teeth or have not visited your cosmetic dental office, schedule an appointment today and get your smile back on track.

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.