Do You Have Concerns About Oral Cancer?

 

It seems that oral cancer is not talked about as often as other cancers. This, however, does not mean that it isn't deadly. Did you also know that you can get oral cancer even if you have not smoked or chewed tobacco? One of the problems people face with oral cancer is that it often goes undiagnosed until it is a problem. We know a higher rate of people surviving oral cancer when tested for it early, and it is taken care of. So, how do you do this?

 

By calling Dr. Judy Strutz and her team to schedule an appointment, you can get an early oral cancer screening. While it used to be more common among older individuals, this has steadily changed over time. If you have a growth in your mouth, you can't explain if you are a moderate to heavy drinker or smoker. Or you have other health risks. It is in your best interest to get this taken care of and error on the side of safety. 

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

 

Don’t Wait!

 

 

With so many other things to worry about, your smile should not have to be one of them. If you are avoiding the dental office because you are unsure of the protocols in place to protect you, please be assured we are doing what we can to mitigate the risk to our patients. You don’t want to continue to avoid the dental office.

 

Your smile and the health of your teeth is vital to the health of your overall body. When you have dental pain, decay, or other dental problems, it can diminish your overall health in everything that you do.  For example, you may not sleep well because you have dental pain or because you have a toothache. With less sleep, it is easy to become irritable, frustrated easily, and begin to not enjoy things around you.

 

You might also begin to withdraw from friends or family. Individuals share with us often that when they do not love their smile, they feel embarrassed. They try and hide their smile, and their self-esteem decreases. However, spending time with a dentist, who can help you navigate what you need for your smile, can ensure your success. From start to finish of the dental process, we will walk you through the treatment plan.

 

Things around us may be uncertain, but having a healthy smile does not have to be one of those things. For more information or to schedule a dental appointment, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Are You Looking To Improve Your Smile?

There are plenty of ways you can improve your smile. Fixing cracked or broken teeth using veneers, permanent dentures and using whitening procedures are but a few, but there are other things that don’t involve being in the dental chair that can help your smile wow them in your next photo. Here are 5 tips to improving the look of your smile.

 

1.     Smile wide. You want to have an ear-to-ear grin that lights up your face.

2.     Don’t pull your lips tight over your teeth.

3.     Don’t attempt to fake a smile. Think about something that makes you genuinely happy and engage, not only your lips and teeth, but your eyes also.

4.     Practice the pose in the mirror looking for the best angle. If your front teeth are crooked and it bothers you, try shifting to other angles to decrease the impact.

5.     Wiggle your nose back and forth until you feel your check muscles engage with your smile.

If you do not love showing off your smile, contact Dr. JudyStrutz and her team for a consultation on cosmetic procedures that can improve your smile.