Damaged teeth do not only compromise your oral health, but they also negatively affect the appearance of your smile. When this happens, it decreases your self-confidence and your self-esteem. Thankfully, Salt Run Family Dentistry offers Dental Crowns!

Dental crowns are synthetic caps made from porcelain. Their purpose is to restore a tooth’s function and aesthetics. Crowns are often needed in situations when tooth decay has severely advanced that a large portion of the tooth needs to be removed. Aside from that, crowns are also used to cover dental implants, attach bridges, or prevent a cracked tooth from worsening. Additionally, crowns are used for aesthetic purposes and are applied when a stained tooth needs restoration. Know more about dental crowns by reading on! (more…)

Bad breath does not only negatively impact your life but also affects those who are around you. This can isolate you and make you feel self-conscious, that is if you’re aware of it. Your friends and colleagues might keep their distance from you if your bad breath is a chronic concern. You may never even realize how much this condition impacts your relationships and opportunities in life. 

However, knowing more about this condition gives you an advantage. For that reason, Salt Run Family Dentistry will arm you with the important facts you need to know about bad breath. Read on to know what these facts are.  (more…)

Wisdom teeth are the third row of molars or found at the farthest end of the dental arches. They were called “wisdom teeth” because they usually show up when an individual becomes a young adult. These are the last set of teeth to erupt. Sometimes these teeth can be useful to the mouth when erupted healthily and adequately, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal. 

Wisdom teeth removal is a surgical procedure that is done when the wisdom teeth are misaligned, impacted, infected, and decayed. Dentists and oral surgeons can perform wisdom tooth removal. Wisdom tooth removal is recommended by dentists and oral surgeons even when the impacted teeth are not causing any problems. 

What to expect prior to the procedure?

The dentist or oral surgeon may use any of the three types of anesthesia, depending on how complicated the expected procedure is and the patient’s comfort level. Options may include: (more…)

Oral assessment, preventive treatments, and teeth cleanings – people often anticipate these when going to the dentist for a regular dental appointment. Everyone already knows the things to expect inside the dental clinic. However, there is more to regular dental checkups than just sitting in the dental chair for several minutes while receiving the necessary procedures.

What Dentists Want You To Know

Here at Salt Run Family Dentistry, we always prioritize your comfort, safety, and overall oral health. Our cleanings and checkups services are vital to maintaining the excellent shape of your mouth, teeth, and gums. We are passionate about providing only the best dental treatments that your unique dental condition needs. However, there are some things that you might not know about cleanings and checkups. With that, our dentist listed down the essential facts that will help you value routine dental visits more. (more…)

Periodontitis, commonly known as gum disease, manifests as a bacterial growth in the mouth which if left unattended can progress into a serious complication. The structures that support the teeth will gradually deteriorate leading to tooth loss. Many people experience the condition but often disregard the earliest signs and treat it as a normal occurrence.

At Salt Run Family Dentistry, we want our patients to keep their oral health in great shape by helping them determine oral complications in its early form. With that being said, here is a list of information about gum disease that everyone should know.

Its symptoms can be spotted easily

Here are what patients should watch out for:

• Gums that bleed often
• Pain when chewing
• Teeth become loose without apparent reasons
• The gums appear to be red and puffy
• Visible gum recession
• Gum pockets have formed

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