If you know you need a root canal, your first feelings might be fear, dread, or anxiety. From there, your first thought is likely, “how can I get this over with as quickly and easily as possible?” Depending on where you normally receive oral health treatment, that question may be difficult or impossible to answer… Read Article
Whether you’ve just had cavities filled or underwent a full root canal procedure, it’s important to understand how your general oral care needs may have changed. After all, teeth restoration involves implementing an additional type of material and, while this is integral in prolonging the life of your tooth, it certainly isn’t just like adding… Read Article
Dr. Russo is always saying there are no quick fixes in general dentistry. A quick, cheap filling or root canal procedure almost always leads to additional problems later on—becoming a money and time drain as well as painful to correct. When it comes to minor cosmetic procedures, however, Russo Dentistry offers multiple smile improvement options… Read Article
Aesthetically, choosing a tooth-colored filling for cavities or damaged teeth makes sense. This option is perfectly molded, colored, and adhered to your tooth for the most natural look available. For many, this is reason enough! But beyond the look and feel advantages of tooth-colored, composite fillings, there are many reasons to avoid the metal alternative. … Read Article
The Right Time to Achieve Your Best Smile Ever Planning for the New Year often means resolving to make lasting changes that will improve your daily life. You’ll focus on ways to improve your health, finances, and outlook—so why not try something just for you that potentially ticks all those boxes and gives you something… Read Article
The new year is always an excellent time to set the foundations for lasting change. Specifically, regarding your personal healthcare routine, 2021 may be the ideal setting for major improvement. This past year, many of us experienced significant daily routine interruptions—sometimes in the form of overly regimented at-home schedules! To keep it all together, we… Read Article
Thinking of putting off your next dental checkup? Maybe you’re extra busy, just moved to a new place or changed your information, or simply forgot. You may have even assumed you don’t need to go to the dentist unless you’re experiencing discomfort—or maybe you are experiencing discomfort and are too anxious to find out why!… Read Article
“Root canal” might be one of the most feared combination of words in all of dental care, but is it as scary as it sounds? The short answer: no! When performed by a skilled, experienced Endodontist, a root canal can be quick and virtually painless—and save you a lot of pain down the line, too!… Read Article
Could there be a link between oral hygiene and the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections? Abstract On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organisation identified COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, to be a global emergency. The risk factors already identified for developing complications from a COVID-19 infection are age, gender and comorbidities such as diabetes,… Read Article
A modern approach to dental care is proven to offer clients customized, full-service solutions. But what is modern dentistry, and why does it matter? Many dental professionals are still thinking of dentistry as a product rather than a service, charging clients for a less-than-thorough approach. Some providers may also serve clients with a lack of… Read Article