With all the bells and whistles and different varieties of toothbrushes on the market, you’ve got to be wondering, which is better – electric or manual? While both electric and manual toothbrushes have pros and cons, according to the Academy of General Dentistry, the best toothbrush is the one that will you will actually use. Thus, deciding between a manual and electric toothbrush ultimately comes down to personal preference. In other words, your brushing technique and frequency is much more …
Are you considering implant dentistry in Richmond, VA? Perhaps you have weighed the benefits of dentures and compared them to the benefits of tooth implants, but still have some questions. More than likely, you are thinking about the cost of this dental service and might have heard many different numbers. What is the Cost of Dental Implants? While we wish there was a simple, straight forward answer to this question, there isn’t. If you’ve been researching the cost online for …
If you have been following the Rusnak Family Dentistry blog, hopefully you joined us for the beginning of our Staff Spotlight series last month. Our idea behind this series is to give you, our dental patients, the opportunity to get to know us better and ultimately feel more comfortable when you visit for your dental appointments. Meet Lindsey Lindsey is our office manager here at Rusnak Family Dentistry. And let us tell you – no one in our office (dentists …
Since it is National Children’s Dental Health Month, we wanted to explore some of the changes that pediatric dentistry has experienced over the years. They range from advances that directly impact oral health all the way to being more sensitive to a patient’s experience in the dental office. Dental Sealants Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of teeth in order to better protect them from tooth decay. A sealant can …
At Rusnak Family Dentistry we are frequently reminding ourselves that dentistry is all about the people. It’s about our patients, our community, and our employees. It’s about providing a service that has the ability to dramatically change someones life. And it’s about empowering our employees to provide exceptional service to our dental patients. At your first dental visit, we spend some time getting to know you and finding out the things that are important to you. So recently the thought …
We don’t like it, but we know that sometimes dental health gets put on the back burner for both children and adults. In some ways, it makes sense to us why this would happen. The mouth is just one small part of the overall body, so how important could it really be in the grand scheme of things? Well folks, it turns out that oral health is incredibly important for people of all ages. February is Children’s Dental Health Month, …
If the thought of preparing for Valentines Day gives you an anxiety attack, we have just the thing for you! Rusnak Family Dentistry is giving away a complete Valentines Day – complete with chocolate, candles, a gift certificate for dinner, and even a free professional whitening! How To Win Head on over to the Rusnak Family Dentistry facebook page and “share” the photo we have posted of the Valentines Basket. Everyone who shares the photo will be entered to win! …
When it comes to preserving that beautiful white smile you worked so hard to achieve, coffee and tea aren’t the only things you will need to avoid. Many times people think that it is just beverages that will stain their teeth but in reality there are a number of foods that can discolor your smile too. If you recently whitened your teeth, or if you are just trying to keep your pearly whites from becoming yellowed, stay away from these …
We love the idea of New Years Resolutions but hate that sometimes they are so hard to keep. According to Forbes Magazine, only 8% of people keep their resolutions! Over the years we have had a number of failed resolutions ourselves but we are still big advocates of setting goals and finding successful ways to achieve them. For this reason we wanted to share a few helpful pieces of advice for creating New Years Resolutions that stick. Setting realistic goals …
If there is one thing we love at Rusnak Family Dentistry (aside from your smile), it is a good infographic! 2013 has seen the introduction of some great dental infographics, and we are excited to share some of our favorites with you. Click the infographics to see them full sized. History Of The Toothbrush Did you know that the first toothbrushes were just sticks that people chewed on? And did you know that it wasn’t until WWII that soldiers brought …
