Salt Run Family Dentistry Blog

Having an unpleasant smell from the mouth is distracting. It affects one’s self-esteem. Ever seen of a person covering the mouth while talking? Sometimes it could be understandable while some might find it irritating and awkward. Halitosis, if not cured, will continue to drop one’s confidence and well-being.

Salt Run Family Dentistry offers Halitosis Treatment for patients who want to put an end to bad breath. There are specific factors why one suffers from halitosis. It might be due to poor oral hygiene and diet, or an unhealthy lifestyle and other health conditions. Whatever the culprit may be, Salt Run Family Dentistry can ensure effective and reliable treatment for all patients. This condition can sometimes be the cause of bacteria build-up from uneliminated food debris in the areas of the mouth. To aid this, we perform a deep cleaning procedure to guarantee a clean, healthy mouth and fresher breath for our patients! (more…)

Crowns are considered as a symbolic headwear worn by deities or monarchs that signifies power, triumph, and more. In dentistry, there are also Crowns, but they are worn over a tooth to strengthen and protect it from further damage. They are used as a dental restoration procedure for teeth that are too damaged for a direct filling or inlays and onlays.

Dental Crowns are made to resemble a tooth, but several materials can be used for its creation such as Porcelain, Porcelain Fused to Metal (PMF), Base Metal Alloy, and even Gold. They are used to preserve a tooth from further damage to prevent the need for extraction as much as possible.

At Salt Run Family Dentistry, we provide only the best treatments available for the restoration, prevention, and maintenance of the overall dental health. Our experts are efficient in providing the necessary treatments urgently to prevent the condition from worsening that can result in intensive procedures. (more…)

The tooth’s enamel is the strongest part of the entire body, although it consists the same components as of the bone it is still considered the strongest. It is due to the fact that the Enamel is highly mineralized, consisting mainly of calcium and phosphate. The teeth’s enamel may be the hardest, but it can still be damaged due to several factors bones, on the other hand, have the ability to heal itself, unlike the enamel. Once the teeth enamel is damaged, it should be attended properly to prevent other dental complications from developing.

At Salt Run Family Dentistry; we offer Cracked Tooth Repair services to help our patients get the best possible solutions for treating cracked tooth to prevent the damage from progressing.

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Having a perfect appearance and smile is essential to every individual. As age increases, some changes in the face can’t be avoided such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging of skin. The changes are beyond the repairing capacity of skin-care products and require treatment to restore the volume of the face.

Dermal fillers are non-invasive treatments that are used to restore the youth of the face by increasing the volume of lips, cheeks, jawline, the hollow areas under the eyes. The procedure also reduces the appearance of acne scars or marks of chicken pox.

The procedure includes injecting a filler into areas that will be improved. It contains gels that are similar to the substance that can be naturally found under the skin. Dermal fillers are injected into the bottom half of the face and lead to plumping and smoothening of the face. The effects last for six months or longer depending on the filler used. Dermal filler treatments are offered at Salt Run Family Dentistry, committed to providing the best result possible. (more…)