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 More

Teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching are such common problems that you may not even realize you do it. This is totally understandable, but it’s not a good enough excuse to continue! Both these habits can cause serious jaw and dental health issues over time, so it’s important to be aware of their warning signs. Clenching your jaw… Read More

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 More

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 More

Cosmetic dental treatment including whitening, veneers, and gum recontouring is designed to improve the look and feel of your smile. But these treatments can also improve your oral health – and even your overall health! – in a few surprising ways. Beyond cavity prevention, a beautifully white and even smile allows for more comprehensive dental… Read More

For many, the idea of cosmetic dentistry can seem overly expensive, unnecessary, or just plain unattainable. And while that may have been true in the past, technological advances have made cosmetic dentistry more accessible and easier than ever! At a modern, progressive dental office like Russo Dentistry in Raleigh, there are multiple treatment options for… Read More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More