How Can You Tell If You Have a Cavity?

 Do you have noticeable sharp pain when you eat or drink? Or when you look at your smile, do you see a hole? You might also be experiencing pain in general when you are doing business. All of these could be a sign that you have a cavity. 

Various daily habits can cause cavities, which can become a problem that impacts your sleep, eating, or daily life. Scheduling a consultation with your dentist can help get you back on your feet. If you have a cavity and let it go for too long, you might end up with a situation that causes more pain and is more costly to fix. 

Cavities are not necessarily caused by one thing in one day. They are often created over time by a habit you have or an act you do often that wears down the enamel on your teeth. While brushing and flossing reduce the risk of cavities, once a cavity has formed, there is no way to get rid of it without visiting the dentist. 

However, visiting your cosmetic dentist can ensure your cavity is fixed, and you are back on the right track with your dental health. 

 

For more information or options for tooth pain, schedule a visit with Dr. Judy Strutz and her dental team. 

6 Tips to Taking Care of Your Smile When You're Busy

I know how busy you are, and you may not have the time to take care of your smile the way you want to. But a healthy smile is critical to your overall health. Here are 6 tips and tricks for taking care of your smile on the go, 

1. Drink and keep water on you. Water is a great way to prevent bacteria from building up and rinsing carbohydrates and other foods from your smile when you do not have a toothbrush. 
2. Be Proactive. Schedule your regular visits with your periodontist, cosmetic dentist, and hygienist to take care of your smile. And if something is bothering you, be sure to schedule and visit as soon as possible. 
3. Consume high water fruits and vegetables. Your smile can't get enough! 
4. Dental care matters. Don't forget to brush and floss 2x a day. If you fail to floss, place it in an easy place to get to or that you go to every day. 
5. Toothbrushes matter. If you can find an electric toothbrush, ask Dr. Judy Strutz and her team for a recommendation. You want one that is going to do the best job. 
6. Take time to get problems fixed. For example, if your gums are bleeding, schedule a visit. If you have another dental concern, take an opportunity to visit with Dr. Strutz and her team to come up with the best plan for you. 

Your smile is essential to your overall health! So keep it in great shape. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today for more information on your smile. 

Foods to Feed Your Smile

consume impacts your smile? It is essential that you not only fuel your body but that you consume food that keeps your smile as healthy as possible. Here is a list of 4 of the best foods for your smile. 

1. Celery. Celery is mostly water, so the food does not stick to your gums and your teeth after you consume it. 
2. Cheese. Cheese is low in sugar, which keeps from impacting the enamel of your teeth. Cheese is also high in calcium. 
3. Crunchy greens. They will help to remove food stuck on your teeth, but they also have nutrients in them that are good for your smile. 
4. Green or red apples. The fantastic thing about apples is that they reduce any food that may have been left behind on your teeth from other foods consumed. It also creates more saliva in your mouth, which helps to keep your smile healthy.

Your smile is so important, and we want to be sure you do what you can to keep it healthy for a lifetime. 

For more tips on keeping your smile healthy, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Don't Leave Your Smile Vulnerable

You deserve to have a beautiful and healthy smile. Do not leave your smile vulnerable to cavities, periodontal disease or missing, cracked or broken teeth. Taking time to visit your cosmetic dentist and receive a consultation on your smile, can ensure you are on the right track. Nowadays, grabbing a soda and candy bar for lunch may be the norm for you. However, that amount of sugar can impact your smile.

There are so many choices you can make during the day. If you are going to consume sugar or a high carbohydrate meal, instead of waiting until bedtime to brush, you might want to consider brushing your teeth or rinsing with water to remove some of the food particles from the surface of your teeth. The longer these items are glued to the enamel on your teeth the more damage that is done.

If you find you are struggling to have a healthy smile you love, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. They can help evaluate and work with you on a plan to get your smile back in order. It is critically important you have a healthy smile because if not it can lead to other more detrimental problems later on.

For more information on improving the look of your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team!