Take Your Life Back

It is 2017 and the time is now to retake control of your life. Sleep apnea can rob you of the life you love and there is honestly enough stress in the world. Why add to your life stressors not enough fantastic sleep. If you have been living in a haze of overtired, interrupted sleep, you can regain control of your life and get it back on track.

There is nothing more frustrating than waking up after an eight-hour night of sleep feeling more tired than when you went to bed. Or do you wake up and begin immediately drinking caffeine just to be able to get in the shower and get to work? Living with sleep apnea is not something you have to do or should do. But you also do not have to sacrifice sleep for living a healthy life. A dental device by Dr. Judy Strutz and her team fits comfortably in your mouth and opens up your jaw when you sleep.

The dental device does not make noise, dry your mouth out causing bad breath, and it is completely custom fit. Call now to see if you are a candidate for a dental sleep apnea device.

For more information on sleep apnea or a sleep apnea dental device, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

7 Things You Need To Know About All-On-4 Types of Dentures

If you have lived with a smile you hate for years or have missing teeth, you are now in luck because there is a procedure which can improve your smile. You may have heard a friend say they received dentures ‘in a day’ and thought, ‘that is not possible.’ Here is what you need to know about an All-on-4 type of dental procedure, which will improve your smile and get you back to what you love.

1.     They look and feel like real teeth.

2.     Once your implants are placed and healed, in order to keep them looking great, you will need to brush, floss and visit the dentist regularly.

3.     An All-on-4 type of denture may take longer than a day, there is some prep work that is done before you have the implant surgery, but you will be able to walk out of the office with implants placed and a denture.

4.     Dental implants will help to restore the structure of your mouth and help you look younger.

5.     A dental implant is a screw shaped post that replaces the root.

6.     Multiple teeth can be supported by a minimum number of implants.

7.     The denture, because it is fixed to implants, will not have a palate, which means the roof of the mouth will be open and the taste buds there will be able to function as normal.

For more information on how to create a beautiful smile you love, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Reduce Your Dental Anxiety

If you have to have major dental work completed it can be nerve racking. Having to visit the prosthodontist who is going to complete a denture, fix a broken or cracked tooth, or complete major dental repairs to get your smile back on track can bring some people to their knees. Here are 5 tips to reduce your dental anxiety prior to your visit.

1.     Start by letting Dr. Judy Strutz and her team know you struggle with dental anxiety. They can help walk you through the procedure, provide you support and ensure you feel comfortable prior to any work being completed.

2.     Ask questions. There are no dumb questions and asking anything you need to know can help naturally relax you and decrease your dental anxiety.

3.     Practice deep breathing routines prior to your visit.  Deep breathing can help to relax your body and keep you calm when you begin to feel anxious.

4.     Visualize yourself with your new smile and sharing it with your friends and family. Visualization exercises are proven to help improve your current mood and decrease stress.

5.     Do something you love prior to your visit and that relaxes you. This may be yoga, reading a great book, or going for a run. Whatever that is, enjoy!

For more information on how to decrease dental anxiety and improve your smile, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.