General Dentistry & Preventive Care

What’s the Right Smile Enhancement for Me?

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

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


Five Steps to Stellar At-Home Oral Care

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


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


What’s Progressive Dentistry? Dr Russo’s Approach

Russo Dentistry in Raleigh serves clients with a modern, progressive approach to dental care. This applies to every aspect of what we do—from communication, to routine care, to cosmetic dentistry and beyond. But what exactly does, “progressive” mean in the context of your oral healthcare? A progressive dentist is simply a professional who believes in… 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


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