Category Archives: Cosmetic Dentistry

Men and women get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not an issue to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, Read More…

Most Tampa men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet vital exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits Read More…

Many of Dr. Richard Kernagis’s patients walk in for cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, or sleep apnea, Lumineers. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. And most really want to know if they are brushing correctly. Having patients come for treatment and Read More…

When Dr. Richard Kernagis of Kernagis Dental Excellence in Tampa repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, Read More…

Welcome to the Kernagis Dental Excellence dental blog! I am Dr. Richard Kernagis. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can entirely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of Read More…

Today’s message looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the inception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation Read More…

Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Tampa area. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike traditional removable dentures, complete mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing Read More…

Thank you for visiting the Kernagis Dental Excellence dental blog. Today, I’d like to consider an important but often-overlooked feature in our practice: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local Tampa furniture Read More…

Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, Read More…

Some Tampa and Tampa dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on Read More…