We are proud to announce that Dr. Rusnak was recently appointed to the board of ReeseStrong, a local foundation dedicated to helping families stay strong during the battle against childhood cancer. The foundation was inspired by Reese Klauer, a local child who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009. Find out how you, too, can support ReeseStrong here. Dr. Rusnak will be involved with several fundraisers and community initiatives to support ReeseStrong. Please follow the Rusnak Family Dentistry Facebook …
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Sometimes it seems that even with proper brushing and flossing we still can’t avoid the occasional cavity. While brushing and flossing are very important, many people require additional help in order to stay cavity free. If you find yourself brushing and flossing 2-3 times/day and still getting cavities, try doing the following: Use a fluoride rinse after brushing. This will help clean out anything you may have missed with your toothbrush and will help strengthen the enamel of your teeth. …
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Developing good oral care habits at a young age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles! February is Children’s Dental Health Month and is meant to create awareness about the importance of oral care for children. We hope you enjoy this short video we put together featuring some of our younger patients discussing why their oral health is important to them. For more information about how to properly care for your child’s oral health, please visit the American …
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Choosing the right dentist for yourself and your family in Richmond, VA is a very important decision! Dr. Rusnak and the staff of Rusnak Family Dentistry believe that everyone deserves to have a great dental experience. Finding the perfect dentist for you is the first step to making that happen. In order to help you choose the right dentist in Richmond for you and your family, we have compiled a list of factors we believe you should consider: Doctor Do you …
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Dental insurance can be a tricky topic. Many people participate in their employer-offered dental insurance plans but are not fully educated on the benefits available to them through these plans. The extent of their knowledge is typically who the provider is (Anthem, Delta Dental, MetLife, etc.) and for many, they assume that dental insurance works similarly to health insurance. We have attempted to clarify some of the common dental insurance misconceptions below and hope you will leave us a comment …
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According to an article published in The New York Times, about 85% of companies (500+employees) offer Flexible Spending Accounts, while only 22% of eligible employees took advantage of this benefit. Some people are haunted by the “Use It or Lose It” phrase that is often used in conjunction with talk of an FSA, so they opt to not participate in a Flexible Spending at all. The reality, however, is that with a little planning you can save a significant amount …
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Every now and then certain pieces of technology come along that change the field of dentistry forever and we think that the VELscope® Oral Cancer Screening might just be one of those. Prior to the release of this system, our only method of detecting oral cancer was seeing or feeling a physical abnormality in the mouth, throat or tongue. Clearly this task was difficult since many times cancerous cells don’t become visible to the naked eye until they have been …
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Ever since we moved to the current Rusnak Family Dentistry location in July of 2010, we have been wanting to update our website to reflect the unique dental experience that we have to offer. It’s been a long time coming, but our updated website is finally here and we couldn’t be more proud of it! We know you’re going to love it, so we hope you will take some time to browse our site and check out all that we …
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