Bonding

With so many different dental procedures available nowadays, it can be challenging to determine the best plan for you. There is so much research out there that this two-month series focuses on various cosmetic dental procedures that can meet your needs. This way, when you schedule your consultation visit, you know what you might be looking for. The first dental procedure we are going to discuss is bonding. Here are 5 things you may not have known about bonding. 

1. Bonding is a method for fixing cracks in your teeth. Instead of pulling the tooth, there are other options. 
2. Chips in the tooth can be fixed by bonding. 
3. Bonding is a long-lasting procedure. 
4. It can be done to fix gaps in your smile. 
5. This procedure is best when you have a minor problem, but the tooth is still healthy. 

While there are other procedures that you might want to consider; and these are best left to discuss with Dr. Judy Strutz during the consultation. Bonding might be an excellent option for you. 

Have You Evaluated Your Smile?

This may sound like a strange question but have you spent time recently thinking about the health of your smile? Or are you wondering if your smile is as healthy as it could be?

 We understand that. It is important for you to have a healthy smile that you can feel comfortable with and if you've recently been questioning whether your smile is healthy, we can help.  Cosmetic dentistry has changed over the years and we pride ourselves on being able to help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile that you love. 

Contract our office, or Dr. Judy Strutz to schedule a consultation or to ask any questions about your appointment before it happens. We want to be sure you are comfortable. 

Dental Problem?

Do you have a pain in your tooth or a dental concern that you have been putting off? As we head into the holiday's you want to be sure you get dental problems taken care of immediately. You deserve to have a healthy smile. By putting off a visit to the dentist, you run the risk of having a more severe problem.
For example, did you know that a minor cavity can turn into a problem that requires a root canal and a crown? While you may think that the problem is small and no big deal, below the gum line, a major-problem could be brewing. During the holiday season, when you have plans with family, friends, are plan to do some traveling, you do not want to be in the midst of something and have to visit the dentist for an emergency visit.
This year, ensure that you have a healthy smile by visiting the dentist and getting a quick check-up to make sure you have a healthy smile. Get that minor problem you've been putting off examining. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Dental Problems

Do you have or worry about reoccurring dental problems that decrease the beautiful look of your smile? We can help evaluate the overall health of your smile and come up with a plan to be sure you have the healthiest smile possible.
Now is a difficult time, and there is so much going on, having a healthy smile is the building block to your overall health. If you have dental decay, missing teeth, build-up, or bleeding gums these may seem like small problems but left untreated they can lead to larger problems.
Scheduling a consultation is the first step to you being on track to having the smile you deserve. During the consultation, we will take the time to talk to you about your goals. We'll discuss options and go over a financial plan to be sure you walk away feeling comfortable.
You might think that a beautiful dental smile is out of reach, but there are so many options that are available to you know days. Spend time talking to our team and let us help you design the smile you want to share with the world.

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

How Do You Establish A Routine?

When you have time and there is not many structured activities embedded in your day it can be easy to lose track of time. It is easy to get out of your healthy habits and begin to lose yourself in the process of the pandemic. However, these 4 steps can help keep you on track. 

1. When you wake up in the morning, stick to what you would do if you were still going to work. Start by brushing, flossing and taking care of your smile. This will help set your day. 
2. Drink a glass of water. Water helps to rinse any food off of your teeth that may have been missed when you were brushing. It also helps to wake you up in the morning. 
3. Eat a healthy breakfast that includes fruits and vegetables. Not only are fruits and vegetables great for your overall health. They are essential for the health of your smile. 
4. Get some exercise. Even if it is taking a walk around the block or a short yoga session. Anything can help to keep your body on track. When you feel healthy, it is easier to ensure that you reach your goals. 

While this is a unique time in history it does not mean your health needs to suffer. If you have further questions about staying healthy, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Establish Healthy Dental Habits

Now can be such a difficult time. There is so much going on in the world around you and so many things that can pull your attention. Building and establishing a routine can help to decrease other problems that you may be facing. We recommend you start your day by brushing and flossing your teeth.

Have a clean and healthy smile can help you to feel motivated to complete other tasks during the day. Once your smile is healthy, your body can begin to heal as well. If your gums are bleeding or you have pain when you brush or floss you will want to reach out to your dentist to get your smile back on track. Did you know, an unhealthy smile can impact your overall health also.

Other ways to keep your smile and body healthy is consuming vegetables that are high in water content. This will remove other food from the surface of the teeth. The longer that food stays on the enamel the more at risk you are of other dental problems. While now is a unique time for so many, your smile should still be a top priority.

For more information on keeping your smile in great shape, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Are You Worried About Bad Breath?

Getting up close and personal with people can be terrifying if you are worried about bad breath or halitosis. It is critical to take care of your smile in order to avoid this. While the foods you consume can play an integral part in how your breath smells, unfortunately, this may not be the only cause.  While bad breathe impacts, everyone, at some point in time, persistent bad breath is something totally different.

Sometimes bad breath is caused by an underlined disease or problem with your dental hygiene. If you brush your teeth and use mouthwash but you notice a bad taste in your mouth is still there, it is time for some further investigation.

There are several causes of Halitosis. It can be caused by dehydration and the foods that you consume.  If you have bad breath that has lasted longer than a day or two or you have concerns about your overall health, it is important that you contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team in order to ensure that you do not have something more going on. Your dental health is important.

For more information on Halitosis or bad breath, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Why You Should Consider A Dental Crown

A crown is an opportunity that a dentist can use to save a tooth that is impacted by discoloration, damaged, a cavity that is too large for a filling, and several other problems you may be facing. The crown goes over the other tooth and protects it from further damage. Here are 3 advantages to a crown you might want to consider.

1. It lasts a long time. Crowns typically last patients between 5 – 15 years depending on how well you take care of the crown. You will want to brush and floss your teeth like you normally would and watch what types of food you consume to prevent further damage. But if you take create care of the crown it should last.
2. It is a permanent solution. Once the crown is placed, it stays there. No worry about it falling off or needing to be glued back on. There are rare circumstances where you might have one fall off, but this should not be an issue if you are taking care of your smile.
3. They hold a cracked or broken teeth together. Once you lose one tooth you are more likely to lose another. Having missing teeth can impact you in a variety of ways. By keeping all of your teeth it ensures a healthy smile for a lifetime.

While a crown might not be a solution or everyone, it may be just what you need. For more information on crowns and other dental procedures, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Take Your Smile To The Next Level

Cosmetic dentistry is more common than before. If you have a broken or cracked tooth, a crown might be the way to go. We have a wide array of training, tools, and support so that we can provide the best way to fix your tooth. The first step: schedule a consultation with our team.

We want to ensure you have all the answers, the best plan and a feasible way to achieve the smile you are looking for. Know you need to look no further, because Dr. Judy Strutz and her team want to help you reach your smile goals.

Before you undergo any procedure you will want to make sure that you talk to your cosmetic dentist and get the facts. Asking any questions you have, seeing the treatment plan, and ensuring you and your cosmetic dentist are on the same page is critical to ensure you have the smile you love when you are done.

While the world of cosmetic dentistry is vast and you have a ton of options, making sure you have the right treatment for the right problem is critical. For more information on how to keep your smile healthy, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Keep Your Veneers In Great Shape

Now that you have spent some time and money taking care of your smile and getting veneers, it is equally important that you continue to take care of your investment. Just brushing and flossing regularly is not enough to ensure that your new smile lasts a lifetime.  Here are 5 tips for taking care of veneers.

Use toothpaste that is not harsh or that can be abrasive for your new teeth. It is essential to keeping brushing two times a day or after every meal to ensure food is not sticking to your teeth, but the toothpaste you use can impact your smile.

Floss. You may believe that because you have veneers there is no reason to floss. However, flossing helps keep your gums in great shape, which is essential to keeping your veneers intact.

Use water or other mouthwash to rinse, especially after you have eaten a high carbohydrate food. You want to keep food from sticking to your veneers.

If you are going to play in sport or activity that may damage your veneers use a mouth guard to protect them.

Avoid consuming or chewing on items that are not food. Once the veneers have set, most foods that you eat should not be a problem, but eating ice or other hard objects can chip or crack the veneer.

For more information on keeping your veneers in great shape contact, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Is Stress Impacting Your Smile?

You may feel the stress of the day in your entire body. Your muscles may be tight, you may feel overly tired, and when you shrug your shoulders all you feel may be tight muscles pulling on everything. There are some other symptoms that you may not notice right away but could be impacting you as well. Have you heard of Bruxism?

Bruxism is grinding of your teeth at night or during the day. When your body is stressed out, this can seep into your nighttime habits causing extreme wear and tear on your jaw, teeth and overall smile.

If you wake in the morning and your jaw is sore, or you have cracked or broken teeth and you didn’t recently get into a competitive sport, we highly recommend that you contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team in order to see if you are impacted by grinding your teeth at night. Don’t panic if you do however, there are plenty of options that can fix your smile.

For more information on Bruxism contact, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team!

Time To Get Motivated!

Have you been waiting for the perfect time to get your dream smile? Have you picked up the phone to call Dr. Judy Strutz’s cosmetic dental team and at the last minute changed your mind? Now that we are in the middle of summer and the end of the year is fast approaching, don’t wait one more minute. Get motivated to get the smile you deserve and start living your life now.

It can be easy to put ourselves on the backburner with so many other things going on, but having a beautiful smile is more than that, it’s about having the healthiest and best smile you can in order to ensure you have opportunities to live the life you want. A smile that is impacted by dental decay, cracked or broken teeth can impact you not only in your personal life, or your career life, but your overall health as well. Having a healthy smile can ensure that your heart and other organs continue to run at optimum levels instead of shutting down due to dental decay.

Completing a cosmetic dental procedure now can help open up other doors for you. Maybe you have been holding yourself back because you don’t like to smile. Dental research shows that employers look at your smile when they are interviewing people for a job. But if you’re too busy hiding your smile, they may miss out on your other amazing qualities. For more information on cosmetic dental procedures, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Missed Opportunities

Do you often go to the dentist and sit in the chair, thinking man, I wish I had enough courage to tell my dentist this or I wish the assistant knew this about my smile? Many patients disclose in anonymous surveys that they wish they could share their true feelings about their smile with their cosmetic dentist, but in the end are to shy to really share what is going on.

We’re here to tell you that it’s okay to share your thoughts, feelings, wishes and concerns with your dental providers, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. While it may be difficult at first, we encourage you to take the plunge because once we really understand what it is that you are hoping to achieve, or what you hate about your smile, we can begin the path of building a smile that meets all of your needs.

We can really look how to best support what you hope to have your smile look like. While we know the first step is always the hardest, we encourage you to find a way whether that be emailing us prior to your visit or talking to us in person to let us know what you want out of your visit. Then, and only then, can we begin to work together to get you the smile you want and deserve. 

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

Are You In The Know?

With the world around us, it can be easy to think that you have all the information about your smile, but do you have the facts about how to prevent dental decay and keep your smile healthy? There is so much information floating out there at times it can be over whelming and feel that there is no way you will ever really be able to discern the facts from the opinions. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team are here to help. Here are 3 tips on how you can keep your smile healthy without getting bogged down by too much information.

1.     Always brush and floss. There is no other single activity that will keep your smile healthy. Brushing removes food from the surface of your teeth before it turns into sugar which turns into plaque and causes cavities and other problems. While flossing is essential for gum health.

2.     Eat healthy foods. Foods that are healthy have the ability to keep your smile healthy by keeping food from sticking to your teeth. Think about the rich, juicy flavor you get when you bite into that piece of watermelon. All of that juice is helping to remove food from your teeth. On the other hand, think about eating a piece of bread. As it mixes with your saliva, it may stick to the surface of your teeth making it more difficult to wash off.

3.     Visit the dentist, this is critically important and no other single task can help prevent problems from rising more than this easy step. Your dentist is your friend. She can help diagnose problems as well as fix problems before they become worse.

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

Dangers Of A Cracked Tooth

It may seem that you have been living with a cracked tooth for a while, sensitivity when you bite down, sensitivity for brief moments when you drink something cold, and so there may be a feeling that there is no reason to get it fixed, however, there are several problems that can arise from a cracked tooth that is left untreated. Research shows that most people often do not believe this is a dental emergency and just put up with the minor pain. Overtime the nerve can become vulnerable and die. Once this occurs, there can be pressure due to pus that comes out of the tooth causing severe pain.

 

If continued to be untreated this can lead to a not being able to save the tooth. Individuals who lose one tooth are more likely to lose another tooth shortly after. Tooth loss can lead to problems with consuming foods you enjoy, gum detrition and a decrease in self-confidence. It can also lead to blood infection, bone infection and a life-threatening blood clot.

While it does not take a long time to take care of this problem, ignoring it can require not only time, but a lot more money to get your smile back to healthy.

For more information on options for a cracked tooth, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

The Health Of Your Smile Should Come First

Over time researchers have found a body-mouth connection that demonstrates how critical it is that people take care of their smile. It can seem that brushing and flossing are not critical and that you can skip a day or two, but this is not the case. Your smile needs to be free of dental decay, periodontal disease, and other problems in order to also help keep your body in the best shape it can be in.

Keeping your smile healthy can help to keep your energy levels high and your body in great shape. Years ago, if you were pregnant, your doctor didn’t necessarily send you to your periodontist or if you had cracked or broken teeth they most likely did not recommend you visit a prosthodontist, but now doctors and prosthodontists, like Dr. Judy Strutz, understand the importance of keeping your smile in great shape.

The challenge with having dental problems is that when you have an infection in your mouth, your body moves in to fight the infection. Not taking care of the problem means that your body is always fighting the infection and your immune system is in overdrive. If you are concerned about the health of your smile, contact Dr. Strutz and her team.

For more information on how to keep your smile in great shape, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.