Category Archives: Dental Health

It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Richard Kernagis with Kernagis Dental Excellence writing to offer Read More…

We all know that a healthy smile requires decay-free teeth and healthy gums, but how often do we appreciate our jaw bone? Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. Today’s post looks at a bone Read More…

The powerful, precise, highly-concentrated beam of light initially known as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) is so ubiquitous that the acronym has now been relegated to lower case. Lasers are used in everything from weapons to barcode Read More…

Benjamin Franklin once said: It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. This holds true for almost everything in life, including dental care. For moms and dads in the Tampa area, teaching your children good oral hygiene Read More…

Some Tampa residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when Read More…

Let’s discuss three dental issues that may require immediate treatment. Toothache Most of us experience a toothache at some point in our lives. Even one day with oral pain can seem like an eternity. A toothache could be a symptom Read More…

Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Fish Hawk, Carrollwood, and Brandon dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as 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…

Keeping your child’s teeth healthy is critical while they are young. Tooth decay and gum disease can restrict speech development. It can make it more difficult for the child to eat healthy food. Unhealthy teeth reduce a child’s self-confidence. This, Read More…

If you are influenced by temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD, you know how the pain and discomfort can lower your quality of life. Kernagis Dental Excellence TMD treatment has helped countless patients manage their condition. The temporomandibular or jaw joint Read More…