Are You Too Hard On Your Teeth?

Your teeth are made of the hardest substance in your body, tooth enamel. But they are not indestructible. It matters how you treat your teeth. Otherwise overall wear and tear can begin to break down the appearance and your health. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team recommend that you take care of your smile in order to keep it and your body healthy.

The key to brushing is using gentle circular motions that do not cause the gums to recede. Brushing in gentle circles helps to remove any food particles that are left on your teeth after you have consumed your favorite meal, without causing permanent damage to your gums.  You also want to make sure that you get the back side and the back surface of your teeth. It is easy when brushing to forget to brush the back molars, but they need your love and attention also.

Brushing and flossing regularly is the key to keeping your smile in top shape for a lifetime. People make jokes about smiling while you still have teeth, but if you take care of your smile there will be no reason for you to lose your teeth to decay or other dental problems later on.

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

Take Time For You!

It is summer time and as you run around, plan vacations, and take children from place to place, don’t forget to take time for you. Most people do not think that visiting the dentist is the location of their choice when they want to relax, but Dr. Judy Strutz and her team can help you sit back, relax and get the smile you deserve. Dental procedures can sometimes be scary, but when Dr. Strutz and her team are completing cosmetic dental procedures to improve your smile, you know you are in good hands.

If you look in the mirror and wince at what you see, now is the time to take a few minutes and pick up the phone to contact Dr. Strutz for a consultation. Once there, you can sit down and talk about what things about your smile that you do not love. This may include cracked or chipped teeth. Maybe you were impacted by facial cancer that has changed your jaw. All of these concerns can be addressed and supported.

Or perhaps you have a non-fixed denture that causes you stress when you want to go out and eat with your friends. A fixed denture can increase your ability to consume the foods you love without feeling self-conscious.

Don’t wait, contact Dr. Strutz and her team now and get the smile you have always wanted.

It’s Getting Hot Out There, So Don’t Forget The Water!

As the temperatures continue to rise, it is critical that you are drinking enough water in order for your body and your mouth to stay hydrated. Once you begin to feel a dry mouth it is too late. You are already dehydrated and in need of even more fluids. So, how can you ensure that your mouth and your body is getting enough water this summer? Follow these simple 3 steps and you’ll be well on your way to ensuring that your smile is not impacted by dry mouth and dehydration.

1.     Always carry a water bottle with you. Having a water bottle in your purse ensures that you are remembering to fill it up when you are out and about and doesn’t require you to purchase water.

2.     Eat fruit for meals and in between meals. The water concentration in fresh fruits helps to provide the water content in between drinking water.

3.     Utilize fresh fruits and vegetables in your water to add flavor. Drinking plain water can be boring and can be a problem when it comes to motivating yourself to drink more water. By putting some fruits and vegetables in there, it can keep you excited about drinking water for days.

For more information on the importance of water for your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.