Author - Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair

  As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted on instagram. The clip shows the superstar songstress — along with her adorable three-year old daughter Blue Ivy — flossing their teeth! In the background, a vocalist (sounding remarkably like her husband Jay-Z) repeats the phrase “flossin’…flossin’…” as mom and daughter appear to take care of their dental hygiene in time with the beat: https://instagram.com/p/073CF1vw07/?taken-by=beyonce

  Posted Jul 7, 03:28 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?

  Over a lifetime, teeth can endure temperatures ranging from freezing to near boiling, biting forces of as much as 150 pounds per square inch and a hostile environment teeming with bacteria. Yet they can still remain healthy for decades.

  Posted Jun 22, 03:27 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic

  You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life: He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear to fly above the stage. But the illustrious illusionist will be the first to admit that making all that magic takes a lot of hard work. And he recently told Dear Doctor magazine that his brilliant smile has benefitted from plenty of behind-the-scenes dental work as well.

  Posted Jun 7, 03:27 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it

  Dental implants are the ideal tooth replacement with their life-like appearance, high success rate and durability. If you have significant dental issues, they may seem like the perfect answer. But before you choose to replace a problem tooth with an implant, it might be to your benefit — financially and health-wise — to consider saving the tooth first.

  Posted May 23, 03:26 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!

  If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV show The Doctors, shared one of his do-over dreams with Dear Doctor magazine: “If I [could have] gone back and told myself as a teenager what to do, I would have worn a mouthguard, not only to protect my teeth but also to help potentially reduce risk of concussion.”

  Posted May 8, 03:25 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities

  A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s appearance. Properly fitting the crown over the tooth requires some healthy tooth structure above the gum line.

  Posted Apr 30, 03:24 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics

  Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs the attention. “The first thing… that an audience notices is your smile; it’s what really connects you as a person to them,” Michael told an interviewer.

  Posted Apr 15, 03:24 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care

  Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth.

  Gum disease is a bacterial infection that originates from a thin film of food particles on tooth surfaces called plaque. If you're not diligent about removing plaque through daily brushing and flossing, it can become a feeding ground for certain strains of bacteria that trigger gum infections. Left untreated, the disease can advance deeply into the teeth's supporting structures.

  Posted Mar 31, 03:23 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"

  Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house in Atlanta when things went awry for vocalist Camila Cabello. Fans were batting around a big plastic ball, and one unfortunate swing sent the ball hurtling toward the stage — and directly into Cabello's face. Pushing the microphone into her mouth, it left the “Worth It” singer with a chipped front tooth.

  Posted Mar 16, 03:22 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS

• Advancing Gum Disease Requires Your Dentist's Intervention

  Your gums’ primary role is to protect your teeth and keep them firmly in place. But periodontal (gum) disease can damage your gums to such an extent you could ultimately lose your teeth.

  Posted Mar 1, 03:21 PM · Author Peter A. Russo, DDS