Take Time For Your Smile!

Your teeth put up with so much it is time to give back and take care of your smile. This might include a deep brushing and flossing session. Or maybe you treat it to some new mouthwash that you haven't tried before. You could get crazy and schedule that six-month dental appointment that you have been putting off. Whatever decision you go for, know that your teeth do so much, and you want to take care of it. 
Your overall dental health impacts not only your self-confidence but your overall health.  So, now is the time to stop, take a minute, and take care of your teeth. 

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

Love your smile, Tips To Decreasing Your Fear

Cosmetic dental teams sometimes get a bad rap but they are the quiet hearos behind the scene cheering your healthy habits and your smile on. They are the ones that can help you to become the best version of yourself, because the health of your body starts with your smile. If you have broken, damaged or periodontal disease, these problems can drastically decrease not only the health of your smile, but begin to negatively impact your organs as well.  But we also understand that the fear you may have around visiting the cosmetic dentist is real, so here are 7 tips to decreasing your fear at the dentist.

1. Schedule your appointment in the morning. This gets it out of the way and doesn’t give you much time to dwell on the fear that you are feeling.

2.Before your appointment do something calming, such as listening to music, taking a bath or going for a walk. Anything that is going to refocus your mind on happy thoughts.

3. Tell your dentist. You do not have to carry this burden of fear alone. They can help you through this in order to ensure you have the least amount of anxiety going into the procedure as possible.

4. Take care of your smile in between visits. Brush, floss and eat healthy foods. This can help decrease the procedures you need to keep your smile looking great.

5.Get to know your dental team and the procedure you are going to have done. This can help put your mind at ease.

Dr. Judy Strutz and her team always enjoy helping patients have achieve the look they are going for with their smile. For more questions about how to manage your dental fears contact Dr. Strutz and her team.

Don’t Take Chances With Your Oral Health

The new year is here and now is your time to start it out right. Don’t take chances with your oral health this year. It can be easy with the day to day stuff to forget about visiting your dentist, or making that appointment with your cosmetic prosthodontist, Dr. Judy Strutz, but your oral health is connected to how your body feels every day. Ensure you do these 5 things and keep your dental health in order. 

1.     Get an oral cancer screening. Make sure if there are any concerns that you get things taken care of quickly by talking to Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

2.     Brush and floss regularly. There is no better health habit that ensures your smile is in great shape. 

3.     Eat healthy food. Healthy foods help keep your smile healthy. Make sure to eat your fruits and vegetables. 

4.     Drink water. Drinking water can remove food from your teeth and prevent you from getting dry mouth. 

5.     Don’t forget to drop by your cosmetic dentist’s office and get a consultation to determine what options you have to improve your smile. 

For more information about your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.