There are so many dental care products on the market today that it can be extremely confusing. Even if you exclusively use toothpaste, dental floss, and toothbrushes recommended by your dentist, there are still multiple types of each brand—and conflicting marketing claims to go with them! As a result, many people are unsure of whether… Read Article
As the hardest substance in the body, you might think tooth enamel is also indestructible. Not so! In fact, damage to tooth enamel is often gradual, but irreversible – and leads to a whole host of other oral health problems. The flipside of this, however, is that preserving healthy tooth enamel goes a long way… Read Article
It’s no secret that Halloween – and the fall season at large! – is a time for sugary sweets. Between pumpkin spice lattes, caramel apples, pies, s’mores, and Halloween candy bars, you might notice a pattern: these popular fall foods are all characterized by a sticky-sweet substance. Worse even than pure granulated sugar, caramel, nougat,… Read Article
As a modern dental office, we could never reiterate enough how important regular dental visits are to your oral health (seriously, regular visits to your dentist are imperative to healthy teeth!) But between visits, there are some signs you should look for that may indicate more immediate care is needed. Learning to recognize these signs… Read Article
In summertime, it’s great to mix up your daily routine for beach days, barbeques, camping trips, and everything in between. You might also experiment with changes in your wardrobe and skin care to prepare for summer fun. One routine that shouldn’t change with the seasons? Your dental care. Just like your general health, oral health… Read Article
No accessory looks better than sparkling white teeth! A beautiful smile brings out the best in everyone, and it’s easier to obtain than you’d think. Russo Dentistry, Raleigh’s premier progressive dental practice, offers a full range of smile enhancements to fit any budget. From total smile makeovers to at-home whitening, we see ourselves as smile… Read Article
In Case of a Dental Emergency When you’ve had an accident that has left you injured, you know that you can go to the emergency room for the care you need. That’s fine for a broken bone or a cut that needs stitches, but what if you’ve experienced a dental emergency? Although some hospitals are… Read Article
Protecting your oral health is a team effort! Although it’s important to keep up with your routine dental checkups, your at-home oral care routine is just as crucial to keeping your whole mouth healthy. There’s so much more to at-home oral care than brushing twice a day. Read on to learn more! Russo Dentistry is… Read Article
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
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