Your Smile Matters

 

Your smile is so important to your overall health. As we head into the holiday season where Pumpkin spices and all things delicious are in front of us you must keep your smile healthy despite the sweet treats. Here are 6 strategies for ensuring your smile stays healthy this holiday season. 

1. Always Brush! Brushing 2x a day is critical. When you are consuming sugar and other treats brushing, is the only way to remove plaque and food from the enamel. 
2. Floss. Flossing ensures that there is nothing left behind after you have enjoyed the treat. 
3. Drink water. You probably have already heard this a ton of times. But drinking water helps to remove the food from the surface of your tooth. This prevents food from staying on your teeth between brushing sessions. 
4. Visit the dentist. Do not allow problems, concerns, or dental pain to be ignored. Visiting your dentist can be sure that a small problem doesn't turn into a larger problem. 
5. Avoid soda. It can be tempting to consume soda during the holiday season. Avoid this high sugar drink. 
6. Avoid eating treats right before bed, or after you have brushed. By consuming food after you have already brushed your teeth or you are getting ready for bed guarantees that sugar will be building upon the surface of your teeth overnight. This increases your risk of dental decay. 
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Your smile matters. For more information on keeping your smile healthy, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Protect Your Smile This Holiday

 

It can be easy to overindulge in a sweet treat or a treat that is high in carbohydrates this holiday season. The temptation of apple pie, pumpkin-flavored drinks, and sweet buttery croissants are cooked and ready for you to eat. No problem. However, you might want to protect your smile. 

Did you know? 

That the higher amount of carbohydrates in your food the, more likely you are to have dental decay if you do not take care of it. The problem with carbohydrates is that they stick to the enamel of your tooth. As it stays on your teeth, it turns into sugar. Once this occurs, you can get cavities, and cavities left untreated turn into other problems that you do not want to have to deal with. 

Protect your smile by following these few short steps, 

1. Brush your teeth after eating. 
2. Eat foods with minimal carbohydrates and sugar before bed. 
3. Take care of any dental concerns right away. 
4. Drink water. When you drink water, it will remove the food from the surface of your teeth. 

 

These 4 tips may not protect you from all dental problems, but they will minimize the risk. For more information or strategies to protect your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

How Do Your Dental Habits Stack Up?

The experts say that dental habits are built from a young age, but can be implemented at any time in order to improve the health of your smile. Taking time each day to improve your dental health does pay in dividends later on. But have you ever wondered how your dental habits stack up against the recommendations of your dentist? Answer this 5-question quiz to see where you stand.

1.     Do you brush 2x a day?

2.     Do you floss at least 1x a day?

3.     Do you consume high carbohydrate foods at every meal?

4.     Do you consume caffeinated beverages or soda regularly?

5.     Do you smoke or use tobacco products?

If you answered yes to questions 1 and 2, and no to the others you are well on your way to having and keeping a smile that can last for decades. If you answered no to 1 and 2, and yes to 1 or more of the questions below, your smile and health may need to be looked at a little more closely. It is recommended that you schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Judy Strutz and her team to ensure you do not have any problems with your smile that are going untreated. The health of your smile matters to our team, let us help you achieve optimal dental health today.

Did You Know?

Your smile is the number one thing that shares with the world how you feel about yourself. People report that their smile is what helps or hinders them from certain situations.  A healthy, smile is a happy smile and the healthier your smile the more likely you are to share it with the world. Not only that, the more likely you are to take risks such as applying for a new job or meeting that new person you have been dying to talk to.

Cosmetic dental procedures are the best gift you can give yourself this holiday season. There is no reason to wait if you have a smile that does not meet your needs and is getting in the way of your life.  But your smile is also complex and it tells a story about who you are. When you smile, it tells people your food habits, whether you take care of your body and your health? Or whether your smile is not your number one priority.  Taking time to restore your smile back to your original healthy smile, may just be the gift you need.

For more information about cosmetic dental procedures to improve your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

It Is Never Too Late!

You deserve to have a beautiful and healthy smile that you can share with friends and family this holiday season. It is never too late to schedule an appointment with Dr. Judy Strutz and her team in order to have a smile you can love. Before any work is done, you’ll spend time with Dr. Strutz creating a treatment plan that will help get your smile where you want it to be.

A healthy smile can help you achieve your goals. More people report that when they have a healthy and beautiful smile it can help increase their self-confidence. A treatment plan helps to organize this information in order to ensure you have the smile you want. Don’t put this off any longer, because you deserve to have the best smile you can and Dr. Strutz and her team can help you reach that goal.

Having a healthy smile is not only great for your life, but it is essential to keeping you feeling healthy and supporting you to live the life you love.

The holiday season is here and now the time to look inward and determine what you need this holiday season instead of leaving it up to your family.  For more information on how to improve your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Take Time For You!

Are you stressed? Does the holiday season leave you feeling tired and drained before it even really starts? These and other day-to-day stressors can be impacting your smile more than you know. Stress causes us to hide our smile and increases negative habits such as biting your nails, eating in between meals or consuming high sugary or carbohydrate foods. All of these factors may be damaging your smile. 

Your health is at risk and so is your smile. This holiday season, make sure to take time for you and decrease your stress levels.  Here are 5 things you may consider doing instead when you feel stressed that can contribute to keeping your smile healthy.

1.     Go for a walk with your favorite friend. Low impact walking is proven to decrease stress and increase your desire to smile.

2.     Complete a relaxing craft or puzzle.

3.     Read a great book.

4.     Call a friend you haven’t talked to in a while and check in.

5.     Sit and take deep breaths in and out counting to five with each breath.

Taking time to enjoy life and decrease your stress is not only essential for your every day health, but is essential to keeping your smile in fantastic condition. For more information on the negative impact of stress and your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.