Raleigh Dental News, Cosmetic Dentistry Insights & Practice Updates from Russo DDS

Do I have enough teeth for an aesthetic smile?

If you find yourself looking in the mirror and you have an existing denture or are missing a significant amount of teeth, you are not alone. At our general and cosmetic dentistry practice in Raleigh, NC, we come across this patient concern often. You may be thinking: “why would I need to go see a… Read Article


Why Not Have a Perfect Smile?

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


Achieving A Fabulous Smile

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


Clenching and Grinding Teeth

What’s more common than cavities? Clenching and grinding your teeth Most people assume dental cavities are the most prevalent problem at the dentist and while they are a common problem, tooth clenching and grinding, or Bruxism, is a much bigger problem in most affluent metro dental markets such as Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest.  … Read Article


Nothing Seems To Work?

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 Article


You CAN have both!

There is no choice between a healthy smile or a beautiful smile. You CAN have both! At our Raleigh, NC cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry practice, it’s common to hear patients say they want to get “healthy first” and then “look good.” But that phrases assumes these events must occur separately, or at some point in… Read Article


The Different Types of Whiter Teeth

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 Article


Press-On Veneers and Other Less Expensive Options to Porcelain Veneers

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


Think Twice Before Choosing the Cheaper Route

Finding an affordable dentist matters, but it cannot be your sole priority. This should go without saying for any surgery and not just dental treatments, but you should always think twice before choosing a cheap or inexpensive procedure. Why? Let’s face it. Doctors and dentists need to stay in business. You need to realize this… Read Article


The Versatile Porcelain Veneer

Most people have no idea what a veneer is, does, or can do. Let me quickly break down what a porcelain veneer does: A porcelain veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is permanently bonded onto your teeth. A porcelain veneer is shiny, doesn’t stain, and reflects light. It can cover the lip facing… Read Article