Category Archives: Dental Health
Your Perfect Smile Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away
Published on April 22, 2022 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceWhat does it take to really change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Tampa area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? You may not love Read More…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
Published on January 7, 2022 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceLet’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…
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
Published on December 3, 2021 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceWelcome 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…
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Published on November 12, 2021 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceHello Tampa friends of Kernagis Dental Excellence! Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold Read More…
Kernagis Dental Excellence Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Published on October 22, 2021 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceHi. I’m Dr. Richard Kernagis. Welcome to my Tampa dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Fish Hawk, Carrollwood, and Brandon areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify Read More…
3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
Published on September 24, 2021 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceMany 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…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Published on September 3, 2021 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceToday’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…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Published on August 6, 2021 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceIn today’s post, let’s discuss some information about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when normally brushing. Working up a good foam is achieved by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather Read More…
Whitening vs Bleaching At Kernagis Dental Excellence
Published on July 9, 2021 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceTeeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental service that Kernagis Dental Excellence provides in-office or through a take-home kit. Results vary, but most patients notice significant lightening that lasts up to a year. Our teeth whitening patients affirm that a Read More…
Dental Checkup – How Often?
Published on April 30, 2021 by Kernagis Dental ExcellenceWhen is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most men and women need a dental check-up every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Read More…