Have you envisioned a new smile for yourself? Maybe a smile that’s brighter or whiter? Maybe it’s a smile with less flaws and more movie-star-like perfection like those you follow on Instagram? At some point you’ve likely thought about a better smile, but have you ever been able to actually visualize what that smile would… Read More

Whitening, veneers, bonding, shaping or dental implants. When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, there are endless procedure options available to improve the aesthetic appearance of your smile. But how do you know which cosmetic procedure is right for you and your smile? And more importantly, how do you confidently select the cosmetic dentist to deliver… Read More

Tried whitening your teeth before, but nothing seems to work? For many of our new patients at Russo Dentistry, the mention of teeth whitening is a sore subject. Many have tried everything on the market for whiter teeth, and they get no results.  They’ve tried over-the-counter whitening strips, peroxide, baking soda, in-office power bleaching, gum,… Read More

If whiter teeth is something you’ve always dreamed about, you are not alone. At Russo Dentistry, our focus on aesthetic dentistry lends itself to patients who want healthier, brighter smiles. There are different ways to getting whiter teeth. It varies by patient depending on what kind of stain is present. More specifically, teeth become discolored… Read More

Do you ever wonder what a better smile would do for your confidence and for your life in general? Whether you like it or not, your smile says a lot about you. A smile can brighten up a strangers’ day or it can be provocative to the opposite sex. It gives an insight into not… Read More

At Russo DDS, we talk a lot about silver, mercury fillings. What are mercury fillings, anyway? Mercury fillings are an amalgam (which means to “mix with mercury”) consisting of mercury, silver, copper, tin, zinc, etc.; and have been used to fill teeth for over one hundred years. They are silver/black in color, not pleasing to… Read More

I’ve learned even in 2017, dentistry may be a mystery for most people; and that’s sad. That said, I get it! It was a mystery to me growing up in rural western Pennsylvania. I can still remember the wood paneling on every square footage in our family’s dental office run by a gruff local dentist… Read More

“I just want to live a little and have fun!” It’s a common phrase I often hear from people that have unhealthy habits for their lifestyle and their teeth, and I’ve come to realize that the reality of the situation is that these kinds of habits are most likely going to continue. Hey, I get… Read More

When it comes to dentistry, there are many questions you should ask yourself before selecting a practice – or making the decision to switch. Many times new patients come to my practice after suffering from subpar dental work completed by low-cost dentists in the area. Low prices may seem great at the time, but ask yourself… Read More

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 More