Dr. Rusnak was excited to recently be featured on the Work It, Richmond’s list of People You Need To Meet. Work It, Richmond is an affiliate of The Richmond Times Dispatch and focuses on providing small business resources in our region. Dr. Rusnak spoke about his role as both as a dentist and a business owner as well as how the recession has affected dentistry. When asked what the secret to his personal success was he commented, “I have always …
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Why should your relationship with your dentist cease to exist in-between dental appointments? We can’t think of a good reason either, which is why we maintain a presence on several different social media sites and stay active in the Richmond community. Our dentists and our team all want to have an ongoing relationship with you so we hope you drop by our Pinterest Board or Tweet At Us every now and then just to say hi! For a complete …
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The Ultimate Guide to Brushing your Teeth Or: How to Brush Your Teeth like a Dentist in Richmond, VA By Brent Rusnak For most of us, brushing our teeth is a once a day task that qualifies as one of those mindless activities that you don’t need to pay much attention to–you just need to get it done. Also, for many of us brushing our teeth is probably something we take very little time to do. We give our …
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Braces have traditionally been associated with the teenage years, so it’s no surprise that many parents don’t realize that their children can benefit from seeing the orthodontist at an early age. The AAO recommends that children first see the orthodontist at age 7. Sound early? Read on to find out why 7 is the magic age for orthodontics! By age 7, most children have already lost some of their baby teeth and may even have a few of their permanent …
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We want to hear why you think your office is the BEST in Richmond, VA! Visit the Rusnak Family Dentistry facebook page and leave us a comment telling us why your office rocks. One lucky winner will be chosen to receive free lunch for their entire office! Winner will be drawn on Friday, March 29th. Good luck to all!
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Dr. Rusnak was recently given the opportunity to join the Associate Board of the Tad Dupriest Foundation. This board is comprised of about 40 people throughout the Richmond community who strive to increase awareness about the Foundation’s activities and charitable events through volunteering, networking and fundraising. The Tad Dupriest Foundation was founded by several close friends of Tad Dupriest after he passed away in a tragic car accident at the age of 19. Tad had a passion for children and …
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Teeth sensitivity can be a painful and uncomfortable feeling. It is estimated that 45 million adults in the United States complain of sensitive teeth. As your dentist in Richmond, VA we hope to give you a better understanding of why your teeth may be sensitive and what to do about it. You may experience sensitivity due to several different factors such as your age, brushing too hard, eating acidic foods or grinding your teeth. Sensitivity occurs when the dentin in your …
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Many of our patients have been there at one time or another; They get the news that the dental treatment they need is going to cost them money. All of a sudden the new television or the vacation they had planned is competing with the price of a crown or dental implant. Given the choice, most people would probably put off the crown and book the vacation – But is skipping your recommended dental treatment really worth it? Here are …
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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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