3 Reasons for Tooth Loss

Are you concerned about losing your teeth? Or having a tooth fall out because of dental decay? Knowing the top 3 causes can help you prevent this situation from occurring. While there are incredible advances in dental procedures, not being in this situation is ideal for our patients. Here are the top 5 reasons:

1. Gum disease is the number one problem that causes adults to lose a tooth. Gum disease can destroy the supporting bone that helps to keep your teeth in place. Flossing and brushing regularly is the key as well as visiting your dental cosmetic dentist. 
2. Not getting dental care. Regular dental care is key to keeping your smile healthy. 
3. You have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, you will want to visit your doctor if you are experiencing problems with high blood pressure before it becomes a problem. Please let our staff know at your visit, however, if you are at risk or experiencing high blood pressure. 

We are here to help. If you have concerns about the health of your smile, contact us or schedule a visit with Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Check-in?

How are you doing with your dental goals? During COVID, when families were at home more, it might have been easier. But now that life is potentially picking up again, are you keeping up? 

By keeping up, I mean not just brushing and flossing, but have you scheduled that necessary dental appointment? You want to be sure to schedule time with the dentist to work with any dental problems that may have arisen. For example, if you have cavities or if you have lost a tooth. Waiting is not in the best interest of your smile. 

Have you been eating fruits, vegetables, and drinking water? All of these are valuable in helping your smile stay healthy. The last thing you want is to have decay or food build up on your teeth because that can lead to other problems later on. While being safe is essential, if you neglect your smile, now might be the time to schedule that appointment with your cosmetic dental procedure. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz for more information on scheduling your dental appointment. 

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. 

Are You Playing With Fire?

 

 Are you putting off the visit to the dentist because of various reasons? You could be playing with fire. Your smile needs a consistent healthy dose of healthy decisions to keep working its best. If you are not brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist, you might be harming your smile. Did you also know that the food you consume has a direct impact on the overall health of your smile?

For example, a small cavity that goes unchecked over time can become infected, requiring extensive and expensive dental procedures to fix. YOu do not want to be out with friends, enjoying a meal with family and have a dental emergency occur because you avoided going to the dentist.

While you may think that it is only minor dental pain and you do not need to take care of it, this can cause larger problems later on down the line. For options or to schedule a dental appointment contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today. Visiting the dentist will ensure you to have a fabulous smile that lasts a lifetime free of dental pain and decay.

Taking Care of Your Smile

Caring for your teeth is not an easy task, but planning and completing these few steps can ensure you have a smile that lasts your lifetime. During this time, it is even more important for you to implement these steps to take care of your teeth. Your health depends on it.

1. Take care of dental emergencies. You do not want to wait for an emergency to happen and then leave it. The longer you leave a dental emergency, the more of a the problem it can become.
2. Your gum health matters. Do you bleed when you brush or floss? Letting this go can lead to other problems. Be sure to brush and floss regularly. While you cannot take care of the periodontal disease without dental intervention, you can stop problems from getting worse by brushing and flossing regularly.
3. Stop smoking. While you have probably heard this for years if you are a smoker, the impact on your smile can be as devastating as the overall problem it is to your body.
4. Don’t forget to brush hard-to-reach places. The back of your teeth, your back molars and other hard to reach places need to be brushed also.

There is so much going on and now is not the time to let your dental health go. For more information on taking care of your smile contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her office.

Facts About Dr. Strutz You May Not Know

Are you looking for a new prosthodontist that can help fix your smile? Do you have cracked, broken or missing teeth that are impacting your health? Dr. Strutz and her team can help improve your smile. There are multiple procedures that can be done now to improve not only the health of your smile but your overall health.

Fixing cracked and broken teeth is one of the many procedures that Dr. Strutz and her team work on to help patients. Individuals who have missing teeth, report higher instances of feeling depressed or general loneliness they are also more likely to have other health concerns related to periodontal disease and decay.

Were you impacted by maxofacial cancer? Dr. Strutz in 2010 attended classes at UCLA in order to help patients with Maxillo-Facial Prosthodontics. She is able to conduct a more comprehensive exam and provide you with options for restoring facial features that have been impacted by cancer.

Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? There are options other than a facemask to help minimize the impact of sleep apnea in your life. A dental device that fits comfortably in your mouth can help you get the sleep you need while not disturbing your partner.

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

4 Ways To Cosmetically Enhance Your Smile

Fixing your smile will depend on what challenges regarding your smile you are encountering. Dr. Judy Strutz & her team have been working to help patients restore their smile for more than 2 decades. Patients who have restored their smile, have found higher levels of self-confidence, a boost in self-esteem and more opportunities to achieve their goals.  Here are some ways she and her team can help.

1. Veneers can be a fantastic way to fix your smile. If you have chipped or broken teeth, veneers custom fit for your teeth will allow you to take your smile back. Veneers can be completed in just a few visits, and once they are on, you'll be able to brush, floss and eat like they are your regular teeth.
2. Fixing broken and chipped teeth can be done using a crown to cover the tooth. The tooth that is impacted and how it interacts with your other natural teeth will determine which type of crown may be recommended.
3. Brushing and flossing is a natural way to get your smile back on track. In order to get and keep your gums healthy brushing and flossing is critical. It is recommended you brush 2x a day and floss 1x a day, but even then, you still will want to visit your dentist regularly. Plaque builds up below the gumline, in areas that can only be cleaned by your dental hygienist.
4. Tooth whitening is a great way to restore the healthy look of your smile. It can be done at home with the right dental products for your smile based upon your examination with Dr. Judy Strutz. Dr. Strutz recommends getting an evaluation completed prior to choosing an at home whitening process as “There may be problems that need to be taken care of before the whitening process will be most effective.”

If you are struggling with your smile & want options, call Dr. Strutz and her team today.