Every dental appointment comes with a cleaning and advice from your dentist. The flossing tips from a dentist are one of the most common pieces of advice given. But here’s the truth about flossing: You only need to floss the ones you want to keep. The truth: flossing matters All jokes aside, flossing is important…. Read Article
True story: I was sitting in a Raleigh restaurant grabbing a bite to eat the other day and I noticed there was a long line of people waiting to check out. I couldn’t help but notice that almost everyone in line was wearing stylish clothing – Burberry scarves, Louis Vuitton purses – and their hair… Read Article
Have you ever wished your smile was more symmetrical, healthier or brighter? More inviting? More youthful? There is a solution. Raleigh’s cosmetic dentist creates a better smile you can be proud to display. What exactly is it that makes a smile pretty, youthful, inviting, and seductive? Here’s the secret: it has to do with balancing… Read Article
My advice regarding press-on veneers or other less expensive options can be quickly summed up with one phrase: Don’t do it! Occasionally a patient will tell me that they got another quote or know someone who can get veneers for a low price, but I always tell them that I can guarantee that they won’t… Read Article
I often get asked, “what facial enhancement should I do first?”. More specifically, should I get BOTOX®, Juviderm or Resatylane before or after I correct my smile? In almost all cases, I tell my patients to focus on their smile correction first; and then augment their smile with dermatologic and facial enhancements. The reason? When… Read Article
Saying that all dentists are the same is like saying all baseball players are the same. Dispelling the myth that all dentists are the same Just like athletes, some have the skills to be “hall-of-famers” and some are destined for the minor leagues. Four years of dental school does not prepare you for greatness. ‘Dental… Read Article
Justin Russo, DDS It’s a common question: “why should I bother keeping that back tooth if no one sees it?” Let’s think about this – have you ever seen someone out at a restaurant and their cheeks appear to be sagging? They’re probably missing some of their back teeth. Your teeth not only give you… Read Article