Russo DDS News
Why Not Have a Perfect Smile?
True story: I was sitting in a Raleigh restaurant grabbing a bite to eat the other day and I noticed there was a long line of people waiting to check out. I couldn’t help but notice that almost everyone in line was wearing stylish clothing – Burberry scarves, Louis Vuitton purses – and their hair… Read More
Achieving A Fabulous Smile
Have you ever wished your smile was more symmetrical, healthier or brighter? More inviting? More youthful? There is a solution. Raleigh’s cosmetic dentist creates a better smile you can be proud to display. What exactly is it that makes a smile pretty, youthful, inviting, and seductive? Here’s the secret: it has to do with balancing… Read More
Clenching and Grinding Teeth
What’s more common than cavities? Clenching and grinding your teeth Most people assume dental cavities are the most prevalent problem at the dentist and while they are a common problem, tooth clenching and grinding, or Bruxism, is a much bigger problem in most affluent metro dental markets such as Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest. … Read More
Nothing Seems To Work?
Tried whitening your teeth before, but nothing seems to work? For many of our new patients at Russo Dentistry, the mention of teeth whitening is a sore subject. Many have tried everything on the market for whiter teeth, and they get no results. They’ve tried over-the-counter whitening strips, peroxide, baking soda, in-office power bleaching, gum,… Read More
You CAN have both!
There is no choice between a healthy smile or a beautiful smile. You CAN have both! At our Raleigh, NC cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry practice, it’s common to hear patients say they want to get “healthy first” and then “look good.” But that phrases assumes these events must occur separately, or at some point in… Read More
The Different Types of Whiter Teeth
If whiter teeth is something you’ve always dreamed about, you are not alone. At Russo Dentistry, our focus on aesthetic dentistry lends itself to patients who want healthier, brighter smiles. There are different ways to getting whiter teeth. It varies by patient depending on what kind of stain is present. More specifically, teeth become discolored… Read More
Press-On Veneers and Other Less Expensive Options to Porcelain Veneers
My advice regarding press-on veneers or other less expensive options can be quickly summed up with one phrase: Don’t do it! Occasionally a patient will tell me that they got another quote or know someone who can get veneers for a low price, but I always tell them that I can guarantee that they won’t… Read More
Think Twice Before Choosing the Cheaper Route
Finding an affordable dentist matters, but it cannot be your sole priority. This should go without saying for any surgery and not just dental treatments, but you should always think twice before choosing a cheap or inexpensive procedure. Why? Let’s face it. Doctors and dentists need to stay in business. You need to realize this… Read More
The Versatile Porcelain Veneer
Most people have no idea what a veneer is, does, or can do. Let me quickly break down what a porcelain veneer does: A porcelain veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is permanently bonded onto your teeth. A porcelain veneer is shiny, doesn’t stain, and reflects light. It can cover the lip facing… Read More
Facial Enhancement: Before or After?
I often get asked, “what facial enhancement should I do first?”. More specifically, should I get BOTOX®, Juviderm or Resatylane before or after I correct my smile? In almost all cases, I tell my patients to focus on their smile correction first; and then augment their smile with dermatologic and facial enhancements. The reason? When… Read More
