Fall Is Right Around The Corner

With the cooler weather right around the corner, fall hot chocolate and baking may be in your future. While you may be excited and ready for the fall, is your smile? It can be difficult to keep up with your healthy dental habits during the holidays with the influx of sugar and sweet treats that are around. With these 5 tips you can stay ahead of the decay and decrease your risk of needing restorative procedures.

1.     Brush and floss every day at the same time. The more consistent you can be, the better off you are.

2.     Brush after consuming sweet treats.

3.     Carry a travel toothbrush, toothpaste and floss to brush and floss after that high carbohydrate meal.

4.     Drink water. Having a dry mouth not only increases the risk of bacteria in your mouth and the longer you are dehydrated the greater the risk for decay.

5.     Consume fruits and vegetables instead of treats high in carbohydrates, this will help ensure food is removed from the surface of the teeth.

Enjoy the fall weather, pumpkin drinks and the colors of the leaves with a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and keep your smile healthy.

No One Else Can Help Me!

It’s the season of smiles, pictures and happiness, however you may not be feeling it. Embarrassed by your smile? Have you been to other dentists that have turned you away? Is jaw pain keeping you from enjoying some of your favorite holiday treats? Prosthodontist, Dr. Judy Strutz, may be able to restore your smile to a beautiful and healthy state that fixes the deep-rooted problem impacting your smile. 

So, what sets her apart from the others? She doesn’t’t spend fifteen minutes with you on your first visit to her office. An assistant doesn’t relay your information to her.  She’s different because on your first visit Dr. Strutz is going to spend over an hour listening to you talk about your dental history and your smile. She’ll ask you the tough questions and evaluate your entire health history. It doesn’t stop with a question or two about your teeth, or the one thing that is impacting your smile. She understands the importance of fixing all of the problems that negatively impact your teeth, your jaw, your bite and your smile.

For example, did you know that one cracked tooth could be a sign of more than just weak enamel? Dr. Judy Strutz does, she understands the importance of having an extensive oral exam that evaluates your entire mouth, because fixing one cracked tooth does nothing for you if your jaw is misaligned.  Placing a partial denture may work for some but not for others. Dr. Strutz takes the time to find out what is gong to provide the best dental work for you.