Before and after images in cosmetic dentistry are imperative. The images are more than photos; they demonstrate the results, the potential and the impact of great dental work. But for those who don’t spend their days staring at a person’s teeth, the shock-and-awe factor of before and after images in cosmetic dentistry can be highly… Read Article
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
It’s the great debate for many people looking to makeover their smile. It’s also one of the most common questions in cosmetic dentistry. Dental bonding or porcelain veneers. How do you decide? I’ve got the answers you need. To determine which is right for you, you first have to understand their similarities and their differences…. Read Article
Stronger Alternatives to Temporary Crowns at Russo DDS in Raleigh Temporary crowns often bring one thing to mind: stress. Many adults associate them with discomfort, unreliable fit, or the classic stories of a crown falling off during a vacation or important event. Others picture the dark gum lines they’ve seen on friends or relatives. For… Read Article
I hear time and time again in my top-rated Raleigh, NC aesthetic dental practice: “Doc, why can’t you just refill it?” That question most often pertains to a tooth that has a large 3 or 4 surface filling that either, has decay, or fracturing in the tooth supporting the fillings. My response is: “I can… Read Article
Being a practicing dentist in the 21st century has its advantages. We have experienced an abundance of dental technology and material advances that are just mind-boggling. The technology used by cosmetic dentists today is radically changing our industry and how approach oral care. The most impactful change has been the ability to perform quality same-day… Read Article
If you find yourself looking in the mirror and you have an existing denture or are missing a significant amount of teeth, you are not alone. At our general and cosmetic dentistry practice in Raleigh, NC, we come across this patient concern often. You may be thinking: “why would I need to go see a… Read Article
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 Article
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 Article
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but how do dentist’s define beauty? In dental terms beauty is all about the symmetry of a person’s smile. Symmetry is the same shape on the left and right side, using an ideal amount of space for your dental arch (the way that your teeth are positioned… Read Article