Visiting The Dentist During the COVID-19

While most states have opened back up, you might still have some concerns or anxiety about COVID-19 and visiting the dentist. We assure you that we take the procedures for safety and cleanliness in our office as a top priority.  We want all of our patients to feel safe.

We are open and ready to support your dental needs however, we ask that if you are feeling sick, have a fever, cough, or just do not feel well that you stay home and re-schedule your appointment. Your health is more important than anything else and we want to be sure you take care of yourself.

If you do visit the office, we have PPE that our team is wearing in order to protect us, and you. We are continuing with the sanitization procedures of our chairs and dental materials that we have always done. However, we are also asking that you do not bring other individuals with you to your appointment in order to decrease the risk of exposure and decrease the number of individuals who are in the waiting room. For more information on any procedures for COVID-19 or other concerns, please contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

4 Things Your Smile May Be Trying To Tell You

Have you looked in the mirror lately to notice your smile is looking less than healthy? Do you brush and floss only to still have bad breath? Or does your tongue feel thick and coated with a thick film? Your smile may be telling you it is time to change your habits, do not ignore it. Here are 7 signs and symptoms that may be your mouth telling you it is time to visit your prosthodontist.

1. Bad breath. This is not always caused by the food you eat. It can be due to decay or bacteria.
2. Stained teeth. Coffee stains may be normal but thick, yellow stains on your teeth can be plaque and can lead to periodontal disease.
3. Bleeding gums when you brush. This is never normal. It may be early signs of gingivitis or periodontal disease.
4. Puffy or red gums. This can be a sign of infection. Early treatment can reduce your chances of bone loss and eventual tooth loss.
5. Cracked or broken teeth. Cracked or broken teeth can lead to jaw pain due to misalignment. When you are chewing and there is a broken or cracked tooth you may be compensating by eating on the other side. This can lead to overuse of your jaw on that side.
6. Jaw pain is a sign something is not in alignment. It may be because of the way your teeth are fitting together.
7. Taking a lot of medication? Those who are taking a number of different prescription drugs are at greater risk for dry mouth and the trouble that can cause. Another good reason to be seen on a regular basis.

For more information on restoring your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Is Your Smile Causing You to Look Older?

Our smile can help us to feel younger and more energetic. When we are happy and smile at others around us, it encourages others to smile and be happy. This happiness is contagious and can help set off a storm of positivity. But when you smile if you’re missing teeth, or you have cracked or broken teeth, it may be causing you to look older than you really are. You may be concerned how your body looks or whether you have wrinkles, but your smile may be the cause of you not looking as youthful as you want. Here are 3 tips to fixing your smile that may help you look younger.

If your teeth are shorter in the front, this can cause you to appear as if you have no teeth when you smile. Ask Dr. Strutz and her team today about the potential for veneers. They look like your natural teeth and can help restore your smile.

If you have wear and tear on your teeth and they look boxy. It can look unnatural and age you. In order to help fix this, veneers can help recreate a healthy looking youthful smile or tooth colored material may be added to surfaces..

Cracked and broken teeth, can cause overall health problems, they also can impact your desire to smile causing you to feel embarrassed. Veneers are another great option to help create a more youthful looking smile and lessen the impact of dental problems.

While veneers may be a viable option to fix most of your dental problems. There are other solutions.

For more information on fixing your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Restorative Dentistry Could Be Your Only Option

If you have cracked or broken teeth it could be impacting your future. The first seven seconds a first impression is made. If your smile is riddled with decay, missing teeth or chipped teeth you are not giving the very best impression. Employers judge your smile and determine in those seven seconds if you are someone who can meet other individuals, make clients feel comfortable, encourage them to order a product or are someone who inspires others to try something new.

 

Restorative dentistry provides opportunities for your smile to be returned to its natural state through innovative techniques. Dr. JudithStrutz may be able to restore your smile by utilizing implants, veneers or crowns. The options you have available to you will depend on a comprehensive exam completed Dr. Strutz and her team to determine how to best fit your needs.

Leaving your smile alone to its own could cause more damage. Once you have chipped or broken teeth, you may notice your bite to be off, which can cause facial pain and dental discomfort. Your upper teeth fit into the groves on your lower teeth, but if your teeth are cracked, or if you have missing teeth, your bite can shift and teeth may move into a position which means teeth hit at the wrong spot. This can then lead to jaw problems and more teeth cracking.

Don’t let your future be impacted one second longer. Call prosthodontist Dr. Strutz and her team today.