Root canals are treatments used to save dying teeth. When a tooth is injured or broken, and the pulp is exposed, root canals must be employed. If not, the tooth will need to be extracted. In some cases, multiple dental procedures to a tooth may leave the tooth susceptible to tooth failure. Whenever tooth enamel is removed from a tooth,... read more »

There is an assortment of dental procedures that can be used to combat the effects of lost or missing teeth, including dental implants, dentures, and dental bridges. However, dentures can have a defaming effect due to their ability to move around or fall out on accident, and dental implants require an extremely strong and durable jawbone. Dental bridges are a... read more »

When is the last time you paid us a visit at French Run Family Dental? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. Around 100 million Americans don’t visit their dentists each year. There are all sorts of reasons why people don’t want to visit their dentist, but there are many reasons why they should. Visiting us on a regular basis... read more »

If you seek optimum oral health care, there are always additional treatment methods you can use on your smile beyond the traditional brushing and flossing.  One such cleaning method that has been proven highly effective after meals is mouthwash. Is mouthwash the extra cleaning product your smile lacks? The benefits of mouthwash include the following: - Choosing which mouthwash to... read more »

Cavity prevention is very important for maintaining the health of your teeth and the efficient function of your mouth. If you have deep pits and fissures on the tooth enamel biting surfaces of your molars and premolars, it could gradually trap bacterial material. In time this could cause large and uncomfortable areas of tooth decay to form. If your routine... read more »

The health and appearance of your smile communicate a great deal about you, your confidence and success in life. If you have multiple teeth suffering from cosmetic or physical imperfections it can certainly hamper your self-esteem. A dental bleaching treatment at French Run Family Dental in Reynoldsburg, Ohio can safely and effectively remove stains from deep within your tooth enamel.... read more »

Here at French Run Family Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these... read more »

INGREDIENTS For the salad 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2 cups chopped baby kale 2 cups cooked wild rice (you can use leftover rice or buy precooked) ¼ cup toasted walnuts ¼ cup feta cheese For the dressing ½ cup minced onion or shallot 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons honey ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon... read more »

Did you know that gum disease, and its more serious counterpart, periodontal disease, is one of the most common infections in people around the world? If fact, according to a study published in the Journal of Restorative Dentistry in 2012, one-half of the US population aged 30 years and older, and 60 percent of those 60 years and older have... read more »

If you’ve visited the office recently, you might have had the chance to meet our newest team member, Ashton.  She is a certified dental assistant and will be helping Drs. Locsey and Miller with your procedures and keeping your company for the duration of your appointment. So, in an effort to help you get to know her better, Ashton has... read more »