Do You Have A Tongue Ti

Are you an adult impacted by a tongue tie? You may have symptoms that range from trouble speaking, reading, or are you affected by sleep apnea? Tongue-tie in adults can have problems that range from minor to a question that is affecting your self-esteem. A tongue-tie does not fix itself and does need correction by a professional.

Unfortunately, some patients struggle with a stutter or other speech exceptionality due to an undiagnosed tongue tie. However, there is a solution. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team can complete a laser tongue tie procedure. Once the procedure is done, you might immediately be relieved from the negative impact of a tongue tie.

For more information on a tongue tie procedure or schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Happy New Year!

We love that we are getting to welcome a New Year into the books. However, we want to be sure that patients know we are still here for them, and we are working diligently to take care of their dental needs. A new year is here, and we know some procedures have changed, but what we do for our patients has not. As we move into the New Year, we want to continue to provide great cosmetic dental care to our patients. 

                                      Here are 3 ways we can help you:

1. 1. Provide consultation on a dental problem you have. You may not know what dental options are available to you, but we are here to share with you a dental plan. 
2. Deep Cleaning. We have a dental hygienist in the office that can provide cleaning for you in order to get your gum health back on track. 
3. Create a new smile. Do you have dental problems that you don't love such as cracked or broken teeth? We have opportunities for you so that you can have the amazing smile you want. 

If you have questions about a dental procedure or you; have a problem with your smile that is causing you pain, contact us today. 

 

When you have a softening of the tooth enamel, the damage to the tooth structure can cause a cavity. When a cavity is left untreated the hole in the tooth gets larger. While gum recession or an exposed root is called a "root cavity." Both of these can cause problems to your teeth as well as your overall health. Here are 4 of the most common reasons for cavities, 

1. Consuming; too much food with sugar in it. Sugar breaks down the enamel of the tooth. When sugar is left on the surface of the tooth it causes damage. 
2. Not brushing regularly. Any food you eat builds upon the surface of the tooth and, is broken down into sugar. Brushing your teeth ensures the surface of your tooth is free from food particles that cause problems for your smile. 
3. Plaque build-up. Plaque is a hard yellow substance that builds up your teeth if you do not brush. In the presence of sugar, plague produces acid which, builds up over time causing even more problems for your teeth. 
4. Medical problems. Unfortunately, some medical problems can leave your smile at risk. If you are getting treatment for some types of cancer or other medical procedure, be sure to talk to your doctor about your dental care. 

For more information about your dental health, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

To Fix Or Not To Fix

Americans are faced with multiple problems throughout their day that impact their smile, their teeth, and their health. Sleep apnea is a common problem that impacts millions of Americans. While some people move about their day faced with sleep deprivation problems there is help you can get.

Some may feel that snoring once in a while is a minimal issue, or that treatment may be too expensive, but that is not the case.  Dr. Strutz and her team can help you achieve the rest you deserve so there is no reason to live one more day without help. Lack of sleep not only impacts your relationships, but after a while your body begins to break down. Your muscles will not work as efficiently and that includes your brain.

Waking up throughout the night to catch your breath can lead to death. Even if your sleep apnea is mild, one time not waking up to catch your breath is a problem. While sleep apnea may begin mildly, it can rapidly increase to a problem where you are waking up over twenty times a night in order to catch your breath, putting additional stress on other organs like your heart and lungs.

You may tell yourself that this isn’t the type of  procedure you want to invest in for yourself, but honestly, the impact to your health is too great not to at least visit with your dentist. Sleep apnea impacts mental clarity, internal organs, your motivation, your mood and ultimately your overall health and vitality.

If you think you may have sleep apnea contact Dr. Strutz and her team today for a consultation.