Category Archives: Dental Implants

Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are vital for proper dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a day Read More…

Hello, I’m Dr. Richard Kernagis of Kernagis Dental Excellence. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Tampa dentist. Let me set the stage. Read More…

At Kernagis Dental Excellence, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. Today’s message will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You possibly think of the dental assistant as: “The Read More…

A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A cracked tooth with decay A poorly-fitting Read More…

Dental patients in the Fish Hawk, Carrollwood, and Brandon areas know that regular brushing and flossing are essential for optimal oral health. However, the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially Read More…

At Kernagis Dental Excellence, dental patients often ask how to get whiter teeth. We’re happy to say that you are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Tampa, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening and veneers are Read More…

Are dental implant procedures too expensive? Are dental implants unsafe? Are dental implants experimental? Is the surgery painful? Does it take a long time to recover? The answer to all of these is No. Let’s talk about it. Dental implants Read More…

Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the Kernagis Dental Excellence dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? Read More…

Teach kids how to care for their toothbrush to keep their teeth in first-rate condition. An important thing for Tampa kids to learn is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best way to let Read More…

For optimal dental health, all Tampa, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for scheduled cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also critical that Read More…