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CEREC stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.” The “chairside” refers to the dentist’s chair. What is CEREC? Dental practices with CEREC technology have a state-of-the-art milling machine that fabricates tooth restorations CEREC dentists use CAD/CAM software to create Read More…

Laughing Gas is often used by dentists to help patients be calm and less stressed out during dental procedures. Here are some benefits of the Gas that make it a key element of a dentist’s kit: Laughing Gas serves as Read More…

“The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore.” – Author Unknown We are dedicated to perfection at Kernagis Dental Excellence where we create perfect smiles for our smile transformation patients. Here are some Read More…

Many Tampa adults want to look younger by straightening their teeth but having a mouthful of obtrusive teenager-style metal braces is not exactly what they had in mind. If you are not happy with your misaligned teeth, you may be Read More…

Many men and women know that a tooth implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a more affordable option than having multiple implants Read More…

When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school Read More…

Hi. I’m Dr. Richard Kernagis, and today in the Tampa dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the Read More…

Most Brandon people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Carrollwood dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few Florida residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Read More…

Is lack of poor sleep affecting your health? There is a direct connection between health and quality of sleep. A study conducted by the University of Chicago School of Medicine discovered a link between poor sleep and type 2 diabetes. Read More…

Though we don’t often think about it, toddlers as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which can cause tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost Read More…