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Hello! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Kernagis Dental Excellence blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your Read More…

Many Tampa residents consider the myriad options available to stop the aging clock. Whether it is a surgical procedure, botox, hair implants, or a chemical peel, Florida residents have countless choices to help them look more youthful. We are excited Read More…

Let’s talk about the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the problems Read More…

Infants are born with a natural sucking reflex, and it is common for this reflex to evolve into a comforting behavior. Pacifiers can soothe a crying baby. However, parents often worry that a pacifier is detrimental for a baby’s teeth. Read More…

I am Richard Kernagis of Kernagis Dental Excellence in Tampa.  Kernagis Dental Excellence offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating sensational smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference Read More…

Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help shrink your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a Read More…

Hello Tampa dental blog visitors, welcome to the Kernagis Dental Excellence blog. I am Dr. Richard Kernagis of Kernagis Dental Excellence in Tampa. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about Read More…

Welcome to the Kernagis Dental Excellence blog. I am Dr. Richard Kernagis. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a Read More…

Are you or a family member nervous about going to the dentist? Has a past experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected going to the Read More…

At Kernagis Dental Excellence, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Kernagis and my relationship with my patients is my number one priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry Read More…