Aging and Dental Health

You might notice changes in your body and your smile as you age. We want to be sure you catch any problems that might crop up before they become a problem for you. As you age, you are more susceptible to periodontal disease. You might experience a decline in your overall gum health, or your gums might be bleeding when you floss. No matter the problem or concern, the sooner you schedule a dental consultation, the better. 

More than 50% of adults over 75 have root exposure affecting at least one tooth. You deserve to have the smile you love! The remarkable thing is that over time, our dental opportunities for patients have changed with the times, and there are ways that we can support your gum and smile health. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Do You Use A Water Flosser?

While using regular floss to keep your smile healthy is essential, taking an opportunity a couple of times a week to use a water flosser or water pic can enhance your overall dental health. Water flossers are easy to use and can reach difficult spots between your teeth. 

The water pushes food that may be stuck between your teeth that you didn't get with floss free from your smile, removing the risk of buildup and plaque. Adding a water flosser to your regular dental routine decreases the risk of gingivitis or other gum-related problems. When flossing, it can be easy to miss the food and other items between your back teeth or other hard-to-get areas. 

Water flossers are gentle on your gums. If your gums are bleeding when you floss or experience other dental problems, a water flosser can reduce the issues you encounter. Water flossers can also remove buildup in the periodontal pocket if you are already struggling with periodontal disease or the start of other dental-related problems. 

While a water flosser should not be the only dental floss you use, it can benefit and improve your smile's overall health.  For more information contact Dr. Judy Strutz, and her team today. 

5 Health Related Problems To The Overall Health Of Your Smile

Did you know that your smile and overall health are connected? For example, you can see a breakdown in your overall health when you have a dental infection that is not taken care of. You might want to schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dentist as soon as you notice a problem. 

A growing body of research outlines the possible connections between dental infections and the overall impact on your health. For example, suppose you have periodontal disease, and your body is constantly fighting that condition. In that case, it can create problems that impact your ability to fight off other infections. As time passes and the issue is not addressed, a minor infection can turn into sepsis or tooth loss. While periodontal disease and other infections can be troublesome, the implications for your lifelong health are a greater impact on your life. 

There is no time like the present, if you are struggling with periodontal disease or other dental concerns, contact us today and schedule an appointment. 

For more information on periodontal disease, contact Dr. Judy Strutz, and her team today. 

Take The Time

We know how busy you are but your smile matters. Last month we wrote about three of the top reasons why tooth loss can occur. The number one rule is because of periodontal decay. So often, patients are busy and forget or don't brush and floss regularly. Or maybe you cannot commit to your regular cosmetic dental visits—whatever the reason, we want to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. We can do that by seeing you at least 2x a year for check-ups and quickly taking care of any problems that might arise in between. 

We will begin by updating your health history and ensuring that we are aware of anything that has changed since your last visit. From there, we will start analyzing your smile so that we can provide the best treatment options for your smile. Now is the time to be sure you have a smile that can last a lifetime and avoid tooth loss. 

Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team to schedule an appointment. 

Do Your Gums Bleed When You Brush?

Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss them? You might tend to believe it is no big deal and move on with your day. However, bleeding gums can be a sign of a larger dental problem. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team encourage individuals who are struggling with this to schedule a visit with your dental team to get it looked at and come up with a treatment plan. 

Your gums might be bleeding because of periodontal disease. It is a gum infection that impacts the soft tissue of your gums. You might have periodontal disease if you do not floss regularly or if you do not brush regularly. If you do not get treatment, it can impact the bone that is below the soft tissue of your gums, which can cause larger problems for your smile later on. 

While, you might be tempted; to try and find an over the counter remedy that can fix the problem. You do want to visit a dentist because you might need periodontal treatment specific to your circumstances. 

For more information or treatment options schedule a consultation with Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Did You Know?

The health of your mouth is essential to your overall health? Research has found that time and time again if you are impacted by dental decay, periodontal disease, and other dental problems that your overall health decreases. If you have a broken tooth or one that is cracked you might not be able to enjoy the nutrient-rich materials you need to consume in order to keep your body healthy. 

Periodontal disease is an infection in your mouth. When you do not take care of this periodontal disease in a reasonable amount of time it just continues to ravage your body because your body is on overdrive. THere is no way to combat infection unless you take care of it based on recommendations with your dentist. 

While you may think that your smile doesn't matter, it does! And in a big way. While you can't always control how your teeth are going to be impacted by various decisions in. your life, scheduling regular appointments with your cosmetic dentist ensures you have a healthy smile for a lifetime. 

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

The Purpose of Mouthwash:

You may be wondering if mouthwash is important to your dental health or whether it is something you can just leave on the shelves of the store. Here are 2 things that mouthwash can help with.

1. Mouthwash will not cure Halitosis, which is the underlined cause of bad breath. However, it will help with reducing bad breath. Mouthwash is perfect for taking care of regular odor-causing bacteria.

2. Mouthwash can be just what your mouth needs before a major problem erupts. If you are already impacted by gingivitis it will not cure it, but it can prevent the bacteria from causing further damage.

There are so many types of mouthwash. Doing some research can help you find a mouth wash that is going to meet your needs. If you have periodontal disease or a more severe dental problem, your dentist may recommend a very specific one that can help you. While a regular mouthwash might be just what you need to keep your smile in great shape.

Mouthwash is not going to change anything drastic if you have an underlying dental problem you are facing, but it can make a difference in your dental health if you do not have one. For more information on the impact of mouthwash contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Love your smile, Tips To Decreasing Your Fear

Cosmetic dental teams sometimes get a bad rap but they are the quiet hearos behind the scene cheering your healthy habits and your smile on. They are the ones that can help you to become the best version of yourself, because the health of your body starts with your smile. If you have broken, damaged or periodontal disease, these problems can drastically decrease not only the health of your smile, but begin to negatively impact your organs as well.  But we also understand that the fear you may have around visiting the cosmetic dentist is real, so here are 7 tips to decreasing your fear at the dentist.

1. Schedule your appointment in the morning. This gets it out of the way and doesn’t give you much time to dwell on the fear that you are feeling.

2.Before your appointment do something calming, such as listening to music, taking a bath or going for a walk. Anything that is going to refocus your mind on happy thoughts.

3. Tell your dentist. You do not have to carry this burden of fear alone. They can help you through this in order to ensure you have the least amount of anxiety going into the procedure as possible.

4. Take care of your smile in between visits. Brush, floss and eat healthy foods. This can help decrease the procedures you need to keep your smile looking great.

5.Get to know your dental team and the procedure you are going to have done. This can help put your mind at ease.

Dr. Judy Strutz and her team always enjoy helping patients have achieve the look they are going for with their smile. For more questions about how to manage your dental fears contact Dr. Strutz and her team.

Meet Your Health Where The Problem Starts

Too many times we think that something must be wrong with our body when we get a cold or when there are aches and pains. However, your health problems may be starting with your gums and the health of your smile, not your body. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are one of the most treatable and preventable diseases and yet, too many people in the United States are not taking care of their smile.

Periodontal disease causes inflammation and bleeding in the gums, but did you know it is also an infection? This infection, when left untreated, causes your body to go into overdrive attempting to fight off the problem. The longer you go untreated, the more damage that can be done. It is critical to your health that you take care of dental problems, decay, broken or cracked teeth immediately to avoid further dental problems as well as more extensive health problems.

Not only do these common dental problems lead to health issues, people report that their self-confidence is lowered by an unhealthy smile and bosses around the United States share that a healthy smile is one of the first things they look for when interviewing. Don’t wait a second longer, get the healthy smile you deserve by contacting Dr. Strutz and her team.

For more information on health related dental problems, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Do You Worry About Your Dental Health?

With so many stories in the news today of dental decay and periodontal disease causing major health problems, do you worry about your overall health? Now there is no reason to worry, because when you schedule an appointment with Dr. Judy Strutz and her team you are in great hands. They will begin with a dental consultation in order to determine what you think about your smile and what your concerns are. Next, is an in-depth look at what might be the underlining problem with your smile, through a thorough examination.

Once the problem or problems have been identified the next step is a quality treatment plan that puts you in the driver’s seat. Never will Dr. Strutz and her team push you into a procedure that doesn’t meet your needs. From start to finish of this process, you get to make decisions armed with the facts to improve your health and your smile.

There are so many different causes and factors that play a part in dental decay, periodontal disease and other dental problems that can impact your overall health, why take risks? When you need the facts Dr. Strutz and her team are there to help you understand the why behind your smile’s problems and the how to treat them.

For more information or to schedule your appointment today, contact Dr. Strutz and her team today!

It’s Not Just A Cosmetic Procedure, It’s A Life Altering Change!

You may have believed in the past that getting a cosmetic dental procedure was not necessary because it was perhaps not covered by your dental insurance. Maybe, you didn’t want to spend the money on your smile taking away from other things you need to purchase, but did you know, that a cosmetic dental procedure can improve your self-confidence which can increase the opportunities that are coming your way? Not only that, but many insurance companies are recognizing the benefits of cosmetic dentistry and changing their policies to reflect that.

 

Having a dental cosmetic procedure can mean the difference between improving your life for the better and not feeling well. Decay, periodontal disease, missing or cracked teeth can all lead not only to extreme self-confidence issues, but can decrease your health.

 If you have missing or cracked teeth there may be healthy foods you are not able to enjoy because biting down on them hurts or causes extreme pain. Soon you notice you begin to avoid them. Most individuals who have one missing tooth soon after lose more. After a few teeth are missing, the mouth begins to fold forward and the jaw does not get the right pressure it needs to keep it working properly.

For more information on cosmetic dental procedures that can improve your life, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

3 Dental Problems That Can Lead To A Dental Emergency

The health of your smile can be life threatening. It is sad when this happens, and as you may know, a family recently found this out as they mourn the loss of a husband and father. A man in California passed away after a tooth infection spread to his lungs. This does not have to happen to you. Here are 3 dental problems that can lead to a dental emergency that you should take care of right away.

1. A broken tooth. Not only does a broken tooth open you up to sensitivity and problems with consuming certain foods; bacteria, and decay can cause extreme pain.
2. Missing teeth. Have you had teeth extracted for various reasons? Once the tooth is extracted it can cause the gums to begin to recede which leaves a person vulnerable to infection. Not getting this taken care of can cause pain, infection, and problems that impact your entire body.
3. Periodontal disease. With chronic infection, your body may not be in the best condition to fight it off . This can lead to the infection spreading to other organs, and may even lead to heart disease. Periodontal disease may not seem like a dental emergency, but it can also further impact the health of your gums which can lead to missing teeth and receding gums.

For more information on how to keep your smile healthy and avoid dental emergencies contact, Dr. Strutz and her team today.

Is Your Smile Ready For Your Next Event?

Over time your teeth may become worn down, and your smile may be impacted by periodontal disease, or you may have cracked or missing teeth. Any of these situations may cause you to attempt to hide your smile at your next special event. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team can help evaluate your smile in order give you a healthy smile that will last a lifetime.

If you have cracked or broken teeth, a crown may be the best way to go. A crown can be matched to existing teeth and then cover your damaged tooth. It will keep the tooth strong and restore natural function back to your teeth while presenting an appearance that looks like a natural tooth. A crown can also help keep a tooth from fracturing.

Missing teeth can be fixed using dental implants or bridges in order to make sure that you can enjoy your smile. Implants can restore your smile to its natural ability. Once the implants have been placed, you can floss, brush and eat as if your implant teeth were your natural teeth.

Veneers can cover any teeth that may be different lengths, or are slightly damaged or have stains. Veneers cover the front of the teeth and act as your natural teeth. They can be fitted to be the same color as your natural teeth and once they are placed, they allow you to enjoy food that you once loved.

For more information on improving your smile contact Dr. Strutz and her team today.