Veneers-Are They Worth The Money?

Our smile is the first tool we have to make a great lasting impression. If some of your teeth are stained, cracked or smaller than your other teeth a permanent solution is available. At first glance this solution may seem too expensive for you. However, you may be missing out on that valuable promotion or your dream job because your smile may be sending a less than positive message. Unfortunately, employers today will evaluate your worth and hire-ability based on the look of your smile.

“Employers have reported they will often not hire someone who has an unhealthy looking smile," says Dr. Strutz. The assumption is that if you do not take care of yourself you also may not pay attention to the details it takes to complete the job. If you are working in retail or with customers there is an even greater importance placed on having a beautiful smile. So while you may think that Veneers are expensive the alternative may be costing you happiness and a life you deserve.

With the right prosthodontist completing the work, your veneers can actually save you money over the long term. Veneers are a less expensive option then having your teeth extracted and getting implants.  Your veneers should look natural and beautiful and when done correctly can last up to ten-fifteen years or more. Do not settle for less than the best when you are considering what a smile upgrade can do for you.

While your insurance may not cover cosmetic dentistry, with a little planning and prep work you can be on your way to a gorgeous smile you can be proud.

No One Else Can Help Me!

It’s the season of smiles, pictures and happiness, however you may not be feeling it. Embarrassed by your smile? Have you been to other dentists that have turned you away? Is jaw pain keeping you from enjoying some of your favorite holiday treats? Prosthodontist, Dr. Judy Strutz, may be able to restore your smile to a beautiful and healthy state that fixes the deep-rooted problem impacting your smile. 

So, what sets her apart from the others? She doesn’t’t spend fifteen minutes with you on your first visit to her office. An assistant doesn’t relay your information to her.  She’s different because on your first visit Dr. Strutz is going to spend over an hour listening to you talk about your dental history and your smile. She’ll ask you the tough questions and evaluate your entire health history. It doesn’t stop with a question or two about your teeth, or the one thing that is impacting your smile. She understands the importance of fixing all of the problems that negatively impact your teeth, your jaw, your bite and your smile.

For example, did you know that one cracked tooth could be a sign of more than just weak enamel? Dr. Judy Strutz does, she understands the importance of having an extensive oral exam that evaluates your entire mouth, because fixing one cracked tooth does nothing for you if your jaw is misaligned.  Placing a partial denture may work for some but not for others. Dr. Strutz takes the time to find out what is gong to provide the best dental work for you.

Restoring Your Smile Should Be Exciting

Are your lips pulled tight on family photos? Or are you embarrassed by what you see when you look in the mirror? No more. Dr. JudyStrutz and her team are ready to take on the challenge of restoring your smile to a natural beautiful smile that you want to show off everywhere you go. A smile is the universal sign for hello and it sets the tone for a first impression. If you’re uncomfortable when you smile it will show to everyone around you.

However, restoring your smile can be expensive and nerve-racking. Well Dr. Strutz and her team will work to help ensure that you’re expectations are full filled. From the first consultation to the last appointment they work to bring you back what you’ve been missing, a smile you can be proud of.

When you first enter the office you’ll notice comfortable furniture and a warm and inviting staff.  When Dr. Strutz meets with you for your initial consultation she’ll listen to your needs. It isn’t about her needs or what she wants, it’s about your dreams.

While, it can be expensive to rebuild your smile, Dr. JudithStrutz provides you upfront cost analysis as well as support with your insurance to allow you to know what your portion is going to be before you even get started. Begin your future today with a team that care’s about you.

Dr. Strutz Is Not Just Another Prosthodontist

            Years of dental experience in a specialized field, puts Dr. Strutz in a league of her own. Not only is she an assistant professor at Loma Linda School of Dentistry, and board certified in prosthodontics, she works with patients daily to provide fantastic smiles that show off their personality.

Dr.Judy Strutz and her staff will work closely with you to help you see what can be accomplished through corrective dentistry. You may have heard ‘no’ before, or been told you have to suffer with poor or ill-fitting dentures because there is nothing that your general dentist can do. With Dr. Strutz that’s just not the case. As a highly regarded professional, she understands the importance of a smile that is natural, with dentures that fit great and restored self-confidence.  Thousands of Americans do not like their smile. These people may shy away of photos, not look other people in the eye, turn down dinner invitations and may avoid leadership and other social opportunities. 

You can take your life back by stepping into the office of Dr. Judith Strutz.  You don’t have to sit back and watch others live the life you want. Dr. Strutz and her team can be trusted to restore your smile and teeth to optimal health.

Call today and learn what may be available to help you.

                       

             

Laser Surgery & Your School Age Student

Laser surgery can seem scary especially when performed on your infant. While some dentists may recommend you wait if your baby has a maxillary frenum, Dr. Judy Strutz believes taking care of this early on is important. An excessive maxillary frenum can decrease your baby’s ability to eat correctly now as well as in the future. Their ability to speak correctly can also be affected.

            Children that enter school with a frenum may be unable to pronounce certain sounds. If a child by the age of five is unable to say some sounds correctly it may be that they are never able to say them without difficulty. Unfortunately, other children tease or make fun of those with these challenges. It can often become quite frustrating for the child with a frenum when peers ask them to repeat what they are saying. 

“It is possible that some frenum’s will correct themselves over time, I’m just not sure it’s worth the risk to their self esteem to take the chance,” says Dr.Judy Strutz.

            Curriculum requirements mean that students are reading at earlier ages then years ago and are required to orally express their thoughts and understanding of problems. A frenum can impact a student’s ability to not only pronounce certain sounds but to also hear correct sounds when blending.  Research suggests students who are more engaged with their education have increased understanding of concepts.  A combination of increased rigor and increased competition in schools to perform at the top add an immense amount of pressure to a student.

            A child struggling to speak correctly because of this extra piece of skin between their teeth will many times experience decreased self-esteem, causing them to speak in school less and less. An inability to express their understanding of a problem has a tremendous impact on their overall educational opportunities and could impact them for years to come. When faced with these challenges against the ease of a minor laser procedure, the choice is easy.

A Prosthodontist, Not Just A Dentist

While a general dentist may advertise and provide support to you in the area of implants, dentures, jaw pain and other advanced smile techniques; a prosthodontist is a specialized dentist that takes these procedures to the next level. There is no reason for continual heartache and unhappiness with your smile, because Dr. Judy Strutz and her team can provide the smile you have been looking for.

 

Combined, the team at Dr.  Strutz’s office in San Bernardino, California have years of experience working on difficult cases. Including but not limited to full mouth restorations, dentures, and injuries of the mouth due to periodontal disease, accidents or malignancies.

Their goal from the time you enter the office to the time you leave is to provide a comprehensive plan that brings change and happiness to your life. Your overall career success can be impacted by cracked and broken teeth. Your sleep may be impacted by jaw pain. However, you do not need to spend one more minute in pain, discomfort or being embarrassed because there is a dedicated and hard-working group of individuals that want to give you back the smile you need to achieve your dreams. 

Dr. Strutz has extensive experience in working to fit dentures. She will craft and design the fit you need in order for you to have teeth that feel comfortable in your mouth. Without a proper fitting denture you maybe missing out on the nutrition you need to live a healthy lifestyle.

What Is A Prosthodontist?

Dr. JudyStrutz is not just a dentist; she’s also a prosthodontist. A prosthodontist receives an extra three years of specialized instruction that allow them to be certified in restoring beautiful smiles to create a youthful look.  If you have experienced trauma, the loss of your teeth due to periodontal disease or cancer, or you have cracked or broken teeth Dr. Strutz and her team of professionals can help create the smile you are looking for.

 Prosthodontists have specialized training to work with complex cases. Many times these cases are ones your general dentist, or even a dentist who says they specialize in cosmetics, may not have the same or possibly adequate experience to handle.  Dr. Strutz and her team will complete a comprehensive exam that assesses the health of your mouth, your current needs, and then develop a plan that will give you the smile you’re missing.

Prosthodontists have extensive training in esthetic dental work.  Millions of Americans are unhappy with their smile due to discoloration, cracked teeth, or misshapen teeth.  While some dentists take only a few courses on how to handle this situation, a prosthodontist is one of only nine American Dental Association recognized specialties and were truly the first cosmetic dentists. 

In order to provide the best possible outcome, it is important for the dental lab that a prosthodontist works with to be a high quality one. Dr. Strutz prides herself on working with labs that use the top techniques and advanced technology to correctly shape dentures to provide the best fit for you, or crowns and bridges that match existing teeth and restorations.  This lab work is critical to the fit and success of implants as well as other restorations and what helps make Dr. Strutz’s smile makeovers stand out.

Don’t delay, call today for your consultation.