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Dr. Justin Russo, D.D.S.

Dentist

Dr. Justin Russo is a Dentist practicing in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Russo specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Dr. Justin Russo, D.D.S.
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Accepting new patients

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Unlikely caused by a tooth. You may be experiencing a more serious health issue. I would recommend checking with your primary care doctor first and they may recommend you see READ MORE
Unlikely caused by a tooth. You may be experiencing a more serious health issue. I would recommend checking with your primary care doctor first and they may recommend you see an ear, nose, and throat specialist. Be well.

Gums bleed a little when brushing after a deep cleaning

You may have some residual gum disease that was unable to be treated nonsurgically by having a "deep cleaning". For recurring periodontal disease, the most notable sign is purple READ MORE
You may have some residual gum disease that was unable to be treated nonsurgically by having a "deep cleaning". For recurring periodontal disease, the most notable sign is purple gums, deep pocketing, and bleeding; the next step would be to see a periodontist. A periodontist performs advanced treatments such as LANAP and surgical periodontal disease treatments to reduce pocketing and arrest the disease. Be well!

Infection in tooth,swelling alot!.

I recommend that you return to the emergency room. You may need IV antibiotics. Swelling to the eye is a concern. Be well.

Do partial dentures damage other teeth?

If the partial denture is very rigid (not bendable) and the teeth that support the partial denture are compromised, then it will expedite the loss of the supporting teeth. A flexible READ MORE
If the partial denture is very rigid (not bendable) and the teeth that support the partial denture are compromised, then it will expedite the loss of the supporting teeth. A flexible partial (bendable) would be the best partial option. Be well!

Can you get your teeth cleaned with braces?

Yes you can! It is very important to get your teeth cleaned with braces to
prevent your teeth from decaying around the brackets.

Do veneers affect gums?

Great question! Veneers shouldnt affect gums. I place the edges of all of my veneers at the gum line so that it is easily cleansible with a toothbrush. Where people run into READ MORE
Great question! Veneers shouldnt affect gums. I place the edges of all of my veneers at the gum line so that it is easily cleansible with a toothbrush. Where people run into problems is when veneers are placed BELOW the gumline, which are much harder to clean.