Keep Your Veneers In Great Shape

Now that you have spent some time and money taking care of your smile and getting veneers, it is equally important that you continue to take care of your investment. Just brushing and flossing regularly is not enough to ensure that your new smile lasts a lifetime.  Here are 5 tips for taking care of veneers.

Use toothpaste that is not harsh or that can be abrasive for your new teeth. It is essential to keeping brushing two times a day or after every meal to ensure food is not sticking to your teeth, but the toothpaste you use can impact your smile.

Floss. You may believe that because you have veneers there is no reason to floss. However, flossing helps keep your gums in great shape, which is essential to keeping your veneers intact.

Use water or other mouthwash to rinse, especially after you have eaten a high carbohydrate food. You want to keep food from sticking to your veneers.

If you are going to play in sport or activity that may damage your veneers use a mouth guard to protect them.

Avoid consuming or chewing on items that are not food. Once the veneers have set, most foods that you eat should not be a problem, but eating ice or other hard objects can chip or crack the veneer.

For more information on keeping your veneers in great shape contact, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Is Your Smile Impacted?

It used to be that the only people who may be able to spend money on cosmetic dental procedures were individuals who had money, but thanks to a variety of dental options now available you can achieve the dental health you are looking for. An entire smile make over can now be done with a reasonable investment because techniques, equipment and dental options are greater than they have been before.

 

If you have broken, chipped, misaligned teeth that are causing you embarrassment, or impacting your overall health, we want to help you find a result that you love, not just a result that you can live with. Each procedure that needs to be done depending on the problems you face will be done with a team who understands your unique dental needs.  Your unique treatment plan may include veneers, implants or dental bridges. No matter what however, rest assured that you would have a unique and beautiful smile.

The treatment plan is talked about and gone over with you before a procedure is ever started. Now is the time to restore your smile to one that meets all of your needs.

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

7 Things You Need To Know About Veneers

Have you seen someone who had teeth that had stains on them or had teeth that are different lengths, but then a few weeks later you see them and they have a brand-new smile? Many times that is the secret of  what dental veneers can do. There may be a variety of reasons why your smile has dental damage, but here are 6 things you need to know about veneers if you are considering this as an option to improve your smile.

1.     They do not replace missing teeth. Veneers are not stand alone and cannot replace any missing teeth.

2.     You have to have a partial part of your tooth in order for veneers to work.

3.     Veneers fit on the front of your teeth and are secured to your tooth.

4.     The enamel on the tooth may be trimmed down in order to place the veneer on the tooth without increasing the thickness of the teeth. You do not want to have the width of the teeth increased too much as it will look unnatural when the veneers are secured.

5.     If you have dental decay, Dr. Strutz and her team will take care of this prior. You do not want to have dental decay left on the surface of the teeth.

6.     Veneers are permanently fixed and can be treated like your natural teeth, but you do need to brush and floss once your dentist recommends it.

For more information about veneers contact, Dr. Strutz and her team today!

Do You Aim To Have A Beautiful Smile?

Women report that their smile is often tied to their self-confidence and with each passing day that they don't have the smile they love, they find it impacts their life. Does this describe you? Dr. Judy Strutz and her team aim to provide you with a smile that enhances your beauty and gives you your self-confidence back. 

No more hiding your teeth in photos or smiling with your lips tight to hide stains or cracked teeth. Dr. Strutz will have a consultation with you in order to help identify what your major concerns are with your smile. Through time and patience, you will create a treatment plan that meets your needs. This may include crowns, veneers, tooth colored fillings, or a fixed denture. 

When you are stressed or tense, smiling can help to relieve that stress and allow you to enjoy the moment, but if you are worried about the look of your smile, you may be missing opportunities to enjoy the moment. You may even come across as unhappy or unfriendly when really you just don’t want to show off your pearly whites.

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

Are You A Candidate For Veneers?

There is so much information about veneers that it may leave you feeling dizzy. How do you know if veneers are right for you? Do you really need veneers or are there other treatments that can be used to keep your smile looking great? Dr. Judy Strutz has 3 things to look for in order to evaluate whether veneers may be right for you, however, a consultation can always be scheduled in order to determine if you are a candidate to improve your smile with veneers.

1.     Do you have uneven teeth? Veneers can help reshape your teeth to look more natural. If your smile has been impacted in a way that causes your teeth to look uneven when you smile, veneers can add back the shape you are looking for.

2.     Do you have stains on your teeth? Stains from smoking, food, and other reasons can cause you to attempt to hide your smile instead of showing it off to the world. If you have stains that are on your teeth and you have tried other whitening procedures without success, you may be a candidate for veneers.

3.     Do you have cracks, chips or breaks in your teeth? If there are not other concerns with the teeth that are cracked, chipped or broken then veneers may be the best option for you to get the look you are going for.

While veneers may not be right for everyone, they are a great solution for individuals who are looking to upgrade their smile this summer. Contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team for more information today.