Advice & Oral Health Tips

5 Ways to Prepare for a Root Canal Procedure

So, you need a root canal. Before you even start to prepare for the procedure, remember to not panic! Root canals are simple, straightforward, and performed with minimal discomfort when carried out by an experienced endodontist. At Russo Dentistry, all our smile experts are well-versed in every type of tooth filling, and our resident endodontist… Read Article


Top 3 Questions to Ask the Dentist

As with any specialized professional, you should be able to count on your dentist for transparency, expertise, and understanding. If you’re not leaving every visit with a clear understanding of your treatment plan, or if your dentist doesn’t know your smile goals, you’ve got a problem! Luckily, this is a problem that’s easily solved with… Read Article


How to Improve Oral Health and Overall Health

How to Improve Oral Health and Overall Health—at the Same Time! While you may have been told (more than once!) that oral health impacts overall health, many still don’t understand the extent of this relationship. Poor oral hygiene has been linked to long-term health concerns including heart disease, respiratory health, and even neurological disorders. Contrarily,… Read Article


Practicing At-Home Oral Health Care

While Americans spend more time at home, it’s important now more than ever to maintain proper oral health technique. Working from home can quickly disrupt your daily routine—causing you to overlook or rush through personal grooming. Overtime (and not as much time as you’d think!), these little shortcuts can result in big, costly changes for… Read Article


Why are my gums receding?

Many people with receding gums may have no concerns about them early on. It’s one of those slow and incremental changes that are hard to notice right away. But overtime, the problem is prevalent and cannot be ignored. So, how can you know whether or not your gums are receding? Your best bet is to… Read Article


Thinking about a new smile? Ask these three questions first

Whitening, veneers, bonding, shaping or dental implants. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, there are endless procedure options available to improve the aesthetic appearance of your smile. But how do you know which cosmetic procedure is right for you and your smile? And more importantly, how do you confidently select the cosmetic dentist to deliver… Read Article


Spreading the love to thousands of Raleigh children

The holidays are officially just days away. While many families are racing to purchase and wrap their final presents, others are not as fortunate. Luckily, we have organizations like Capital City Clauses. This organization works tirelessly to deliver holiday joy to thousands of children across Wake County. It’s just one more reason that reminds us… Read Article


What’s really causing your tooth to turn gray?

We all want bright, white teeth, but what happens when our bright whites turn gray? A gray tint or discoloration in your tooth is a problem that you cannot afford to ignore. But to fix the problem, you first have to understand what causes a gray tooth. Tooth decay and tooth trauma are the most… Read Article


How to keep your teeth for a lifetime

What defines a great smile? Public opinion may vary but cosmetic dentists define great smiles as a healthy balance between white teeth and light pink gums. You can think of a healthy smile as a visible snapshot into the overall health and well being of an individual. So, if we know that first impressions matter,… Read Article


Instant smile: Is Same Day Teeth right for you?

The process for a new smile doesn’t happen overnight, or does it? In the past, the only option dental implant patients had was to go through multiple in-office appointments over the course of many months before permanent implants could ever be placed and loaded. But with today’s advancements in digital technology, implant supported smile makeovers… Read Article