The American Dental Association notes that you should brush your teeth each morning and night with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste. After brushing your teeth, you should floss at least once a day. After brushing and flossing, you might also enjoy vigorously rinsing your mouth a little antiseptic mouthwash. It’s worth noting that antiseptic mouthwash can help kill... read more »

Tooth decay is an ever-present concern that is typically related to poor oral hygiene practices. Without a consistent effort to brush your teeth each morning and night with a fluoride toothpaste or remembering to floss at least once each day, plaque and bacterial deposits can lead to the formation of cavities. Molars and premolars are often at increased risk of... read more »

  Not only is it important to make sure you're cleaning your mouth out on a daily basis with effective oral hygiene treatments and routines such as brushing and flossing, but you also should make sure that you frequently visit your dentist and maintain a proper diet. If any of these aspects are missing from your life, it can give... read more »

  A precious layer that lies atop your teeth is known as your tooth enamel. Your tooth enamel is designed to protect the inner workings of your tooth with an added layer of protection to ensure dental damage cannot occur. However, there are numerous factors that can increase the risk of tooth enamel decay and substances that can easily chew... read more »

  It is possible that oral accidents and injuries have caused you to have missing teeth. However, numerous issues and ailments are associated with missing teeth. In addition, sometimes teeth are so severely damaged that tooth extractions are required. Fortunately, modern dentistry can allow your dentist to craft for you customizable tooth replacements perfectly back into your mouth to complete... read more »

Tooth hazards can arise in many forms and can lead to severe oral ailments. Even if you are actively cleaning your smile every day and following the necessary steps to keep your smile safe, it's important to exercise caution with all lifestyle changes or choices that can immediately lead to dental damage. Be aware that not all edible substances are... read more »

Chipped tooth enamel and dental fractures can vary in severity. Sometimes the damage can be minor enough that Dr. Russomanno Jr. or Dr. Keane can repair the tooth and rebuild its structural integrity by installing a dental filling. There are various materials that he might use for the dental filling. This recommendation will be based on several factors, such as... read more »

Our dentist recommends having a dental checkup performed about every six months to help clean your teeth and to catch any developing oral health problems before they can worsen. This simple outpatient appointment includes a comprehensive dental cleaning to remove all traces of hardened tartar from your mouth while also polishing away minor surface stains from your teeth. Once this... read more »

How do you know if you have gum disease? Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease, and periodontitis is the advanced stage and the effects on your oral health are profound. Gingivitis is quite common, and with treatment is often reversible. Once is advances as it is left unchecked, serious consequences can ensue. Gum disease is basically where harmful... read more »

If you want a top-notch oral health, then you need to have a top-notch oral hygiene team. This means you need to use safe and effective oral hygiene tools when you clean your smile. Now, our dentist, Dr. Frank Russomanno, Jr., understands that might be tough if you’re not sure what to use. So, he is happy to help you... read more »