Let's Talk About Your Smile

How would you rate the overall health of your smile? Do you want to show it off? Or do you try and hide it when you smile? No matter your situation with a dental consultation and an opportunity to work with our team, we can be sure you have what you need to keep your smile healthy. 

Cosmetic dental procedures are a great way to ensure your smile is in the best shape. You might have a crooked tooth that is bothering you, periodontal disease, gum recession, or another dental procedure that impacts your self-confidence. Still, we are here to guide you through deciding if any cosmetic dental procedure meets your needs.  

Cosmetic dentistry covers a ton of opportunities to not only enhance the look of your smile and ensure that your smile is healthy and can last a lifetime. Don't delay! Contact our team today and schedule a dental consultation. 

For more information about procedures, check out our website, 

The Damage Of Sugar To Your Teeth

 

We all know that large amounts of sugar are not healthy for the body, but did you also know that it can impact your teeth and the overall health of your smile? The sugar, unfortunately, produces acids that then affect the enamel. But you can protect your smile by taking these 3 action steps today:

 

Limit the amount of soda that you are consuming. Soda contains on average 39 grams of soda if you have been struggling to quit drinking one soda a day and supplement with water or other no-sugar drinks. 

Avoid the candy aisle. While this can be very tempting when you are at the grocery store, avoid the sugary snacks and instead reach for nuts or fruits with natural sugar. 

Chew sugar-free gum. Gum is a great way to increase saliva production, which is good for your teeth because it reduces plaque acid from your teeth and can reduce tooth decay. 

 

The health of your smile matters. For more information on the impact of sugar on your smile or to schedule a dentist appointment, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Are You Concerned About Your Dental Health?

Your dental health is so important, and it matters to us. If you have concerns about your dental health, be sure to reach out to us to ensure that we provide a dental plan that meets your needs. 

Dental technology is not the same as it used to be. We want to be sure to answer all of your questions, plan accordingly and assure that we address all of your dental concerns. Here are 3 problems you may be facing that we can help with:

1. Do you have cracked or broken teeth? If you have a problem with cracked or broken teeth, it can lead to other issues later on. We want to be sure to take care of those as quickly as possible. 
2.  Dental pain. Dental pain is always a problem. Please don't wait. For us to help get your health back on track, it starts with your dental health. 
3. Missing tooth. A missing tooth can cause dental problems beyond what you think. If you have a missing tooth, we want to sit down and talk about options with you.

Your smile is so important to us. If you have questions, please contact us for more information. 

Don't Take The Easy Way Out

Your smile matters. Did you know that people, when they go to interview for jobs, are sometimes judged by the health of their smile? When you are in the field of customer service, and you have to smile and share your smile with others, it is critical you have a healthy smile. 

Bad-breath, decay, or missing teeth can not only impact your body, your self-esteem but your career prospects as well. Taking the time to visit your cosmetic dentist and map out what you need to have happened for your smile will ensure you have a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. 

A cosmetic dental visit can allow you an opportunity to sit down and really map out what is happening with your smile and what you want to have the end result be. While you may go in for a cleaning, and hope for the best, time spent talking about, analyzing, and really learning about what is happening with your smile is the key. You deserve to have a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime, and we can help you get there. 

For more information on your smile, or to schedule a consultation contact, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

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.

We are in some unprecedented times, and there are lots of things out of our control. However, the one thing we can help you with is your smile. While you may have plaque, broken, or chipped teeth, you do not have to live with it. We can help talk about options, opportunities, and other information you may need. It can be stressful when your smile does not look the way you want it to, but you do not have to live with it.

The nice thing about modern dentistry is that you have choices. At times it can feel like things are running out of your control, but your smile is something you can make decisions about based on your needs.

You can schedule a time to sit down with our team and consult. We'll talk about what concerns you have, what you might be interested in getting done, and then we'll take a look and evaluate the overall health of your smile. From there, we can come up with a plan that meets your dental needs. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today. We'd love to help you reach your smile goals.

Now Is The Time!

Now is the time for you to have a healthy smile you have always wanted. Maybe, you have been putting it off, because you don't have time, money or you don't have a cosmetic dentist you can trust. With so many things up in the air, now is the time to jump in. Take hold of your life and your smile. You will soon be able to schedule appointments with Dr. Judy Strutz and her team again. This is an amazing opportunity to get in front of the dentist so she can evaluate all of the things going on with your smile.
    You do not need to wait any longer for your smile to get worse. If you prevent dental decay, periodontal disease, or other dental problems it can ensure you have a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. This is an unpredictable time but you do not have to have an unhealthy smile to go with this new normal.

For more information on your smile or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her cosmetic dental team.

You Deserve The Best Smile!

While people may think their bodies' health is more important than their dental health, however, your dental health is a direct reflection of your overall health. While the food you eat can negatively impact your health it can impact your dental health as well. Here are 4 rules to keep your smile healthy. 

1. Drink water. I'm sure you hear this all the time. Every time you turn around there is a magazine, blog, or other written form that talks about how your consumption of water is the key to your health. Water is fantastic for your smile too. It rinses food from sticking to the enamel on your teeth to decrease the risk of decay. 
2. Eat vegetables. Vegetables contain a high concentration of water, and because they are low in carbohydrates they do not stick to your teeth. 
3. Brush, floss, and rinse with at least water. You want to brush and floss your teeth every day. You have to be able to take care of your smile. This is the best way to do it. 

Take care of your smile. If you need help, reach out to us. We're here to ensure you can show your smile to the world. 

Our Opening

We are so hopeful that soon we will be able to see you in our office. Please know this has been a very difficult time for us because we love being with you! Our patients are so important to us, and having you as part of our day means everything. So, what will it be like when you come back?

We will continue to provide the best care we can to you. We are here to here your concerns about your smile. We want to ensure whatever, you need to have the healthiest smile is in the works.

We will continue to clean our office. We know your health and safety is essential. We want to assure you our staff is ensuring we sanitize and clean our office in the manner in which you have become accustomed to.

We will continue to listen to you, our patients. If you are sick and need to re-schedule, that is not a problem. If you are concerned about a problem with your smile that has recently popped up because of not being able to visit our office, we are here for you.

You are always our top priority. Please know that when you come into our office, that we want you to have an amazing experience.

For questions, appointments, or other information about the re-opening of our office please contact us.  Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Are You Comparing?

Do you compare your smile to others? Do you wonder why you don’t have the results you want with your smile and yet others are able to flash their smile around town without hesitation? We live in a world where things are possible, however, you have to be willing to take a leap of faith.

And if you are spending time wondering how to get the smile of your dreams, now is the time to act. No more reason to compare yourself to anyone because your smile is as unique as you are, and with a little help from your cosmetic dentist you can have the smile you deserve.

While it may take time to achieve your results depending on your smile needs, a little bit of time spent with your cosmetic dentist will have you on the right track in no time.

When comparing your smile to others have you always believed that you would never achieve the same results as that someone else? That’s not true because with today’s amazing technology and advancements in dental procedures achieving great results is possible.

For more information or to schedule your consultation, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. Start living your comparison-free life today!

Step Back & Relax

Life is stressful enough, you don’t want to be more stressed when you have to get that crown done or that broken tooth fixed. Thousands of patients a year skip their dental appointments due to anxiety and fear around visiting the dentist. Now is your chance to change all that. You don’t have to be afraid because you can apply these 5 tips to control your dental anxiety.

1. Take a step back and imagine the most calming place that you have ever been. Research shows that visualization can help put your mind into a state of relaxation and enjoyment.
2. Listen to calming music before and during your visit. There is no reason for you to be in a state of fear. Sit back, relax and enjoy the blissful sound of waves or a mediation.
3. Do something that relaxes you before your visit. You don't’ want to do something that is over exciting, but you also don’t want to sit around thinking about the upcoming appointment.
4. Tell your dentist. You are not alone in this and therefore, there is no reason to go through this by yourself. Enjoy a calming and relaxing chat with your dentist so they know what is going on with you.
5. Go for a walk. Walking can help to increase endorphins and decrease negative emotions.

This dental visit is critical. For more information on how to decrease your dental anxiety. 
Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Periodontal Health is a Must

You may have thought that after years of brushing that alone would be enough to keep your smile healthy and in top shape. The problem is that brushing is not enough to keep your smile healthy. Dentists agree that flossing is critical to keep your gums in great shape so that they can support your smile for a lifetime. 

While brushing 2x a day is also critical it does not get between the teeth and your gums. This is where plaque can build up causing problems for you later on. By flossing 1x a day you can remove any food that is underneath the gumline ensuring that dental decay is not able to stay there causing an infection, which leads to periodontal disease. 

Flossing may seem like a pain and not worth it, but periodontal disease is an infection, which can cause your immune system to kick into gear trying to help your body fight the infection. But it is only a matter of time before your body will not be able to keep going at the pace it needs to stave off the infection that is continually below the gum line. 

If you have concerns about the health of your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today!

Break Bad Dental Habits And Replace Them With Better Ones

The habits we have created in adulthood can be tricky to break. There may be food habits you are holding on to, or maybe you don’t like flossing and so you just skip that part of the dental routine. Quitting anything and changing that habit, while it takes dedication and a positive outlook, can be done with these 3 tips from Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

1.     Set a calendar invite in your phone to remind you to brush and floss every day. Or if you want to quit eating snacks at 3:00 pm, which can lead to decay and other dental problems, create a calendar invite that can remind you of why are choosing a healthy habit.

2.     Find a phrase or mantra that you can say to yourself when you want to give up on your plan.

3.     Write down your plan. Research shows that people who write down their goal and steps they are going to use to implement that change can be a powerful motivator to change negative patterns of behavior.

You are worth having a fantastic and healthy smile. Change your habits today. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Take This Dental Quiz?

Do you wake up in the morning with jaw pain? Or feel soreness or tightness when you are enjoying some of your favorite foods? Take this dental quiz and find out if you may be impacted by malocclusion or a bite issue.

1.     Do you have dental or jaw pain?

2.     Do you have crooked or protruding teeth?

3.     Are you impacted by pain when you chew food?

4.     Do you often bite your cheek?

5.     Do you notice teeth that feel loose or are mobile?

6.     Do you often choke when eating meat or other chewy foods?

7.     Do you grind your teeth?

8.     Do you feel that you bite unevenly?

Malocclusion or bite issues can range from mild to severe problems. Mild cases may not cause extreme pain but Dr. Strutz and her team encourage you to have the problem looked at even if you do not think it is a problem as over time this can be impact your daily life.

Malocclusion is common and severe cases can lead to malnutrition, choking or unhappiness as you live in constant pain consuming foods that do not bother your jaw instead of enjoying the foods you love. Teeth that are not aligned correctly can also lead to problems with decay as they are more difficult to clean than properly aligned teeth.

Dr. Judy Strutz and her team encourage you to schedule a consultation if you have any of these symptoms, or if you have jaw pain.