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Jan12

What Can Your Time Dental Urgent Care Do For You?

Hello, and welcome to the Tampa dental health blog. My name is Dr. Richard Kernagis and I want to tell you about our Gibsonton practice, Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals

The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. For some men and women, the condition of their teeth is a sensitive subject.

We get it. If you have dental problems–whether it’s decay, gum disease, or discolored teeth–we want to treat these problems and get you back on track when it comes to a healthy smile.

We Respect Your Time

Our team is here to serve you. We know you have many choices in Gibsonton-area dental practices. If you place your trust in us, we will do all we can to make your wait as short as possible. We will work with you to schedule appointments at your convenience.

We Are a Full-Service General and Cosmetic Dental Practice

We provide general and cosmetic dentistry to patients in our Gibsonton office. We serve the entire Tampa area including Apollo Beach, Fish Hawk, and Lithia. Even if you live a bit further away, we promise you that it’s worth the trip.

Our most popular services are:

Interested in Upgrading Your Smile?

Along with healthy teeth, many of our Apollo Beach and Fish Hawk patients want to know more about popular cosmetic dentistry procedures. These include teeth whitening, veneers, dental implants, gum contouring, and more! A combination of cosmetic dental treatments can remedy every problem to achieve your dazzling smile!

If you live in the Tampa area and would like to see what Your Time Dental Urgent Care has to offer, give us a call at 813-519-0128. We are currently accepting new dental patients!

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Jan5

Remake Your Smile With Bonding And Shaping

Hello Gibsonton friends of Your Time Dental Urgent Care!

When you think about getting into shape, your teeth are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But your Gibsonton dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have to join a gym!

I’m Dr. Richard Kernagis, an experienced Gibsonton dentist, and today on my dental blog I want to explain a little more about these relatively conservative cosmetic dentistry procedures that can improve your smile without major remodeling.

Benefits of Bonding

Bonding is a great way to improve the appearance of teeth that are cracked, stained, broken, chipped, or have large spaces between them. When teeth are bonded, your Tampa dentist applies tooth-colored materials, and “bonds” them to the tooth surface.

Usually used in conjunction with bonding, enamel shaping is the process of modifying teeth by contouring or removing enamel. Something my Apollo Beach, Fish Hawk, and Lithia patients love about enamel shaping is that it’s quick and painless, and the often dramatic results are immediate.

If you are looking for quality, affordable Gibsonton dental care, give us a call at 813-519-0128. Our comfortable dental team would be happy to answer any questions you have about any of our cosmetic dentistry procedures such as veneers and tooth whitening. We would love to explain the latest advances in root canals, dental implants, and tooth extractions and let you see our gallery of before and after photos of smile makeovers.

If it has been a while since you have treated your teeth to deep cleaning, call today to book an appointment with the most gentle yet thorough dental hygienists in Gibsonton!

We make patients feel comfortable

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Dec15

How Your Lifestyle Changes Your Tooth Color

As a dental professional, I am always reminded of how important it is to take care of our teeth and gums. Not only do they help us to speak and eat, but they can also make a big impact on our overall health. One of the most common cosmetic concerns that patients come to me for is tooth discoloration. Whether it’s from aging, genetics, or lifestyle habits, everyone wants to have a bright, white smile. In this blog post, I’ll be discussing how your lifestyle choices can affect the color of your teeth, and what you can do to maintain a healthy, white smile.

1. Food and Drink: The types of food and drink that you consume can have a major effect on the color of your teeth. Certain foods such as berries, beets, and tomato sauce contain pigments that can stain your teeth. Drinks such as tea, coffee, and red wine can also cause discoloration. If you enjoy consuming these types of foods and drinks, try to rinse your mouth with water after eating or drinking. This can help to prevent the pigments from settling on your teeth. Additionally, consider using a straw when drinking certain beverages to minimize contact with your teeth.

2. Tobacco Use: Whether you smoke cigarettes or use tobacco products, this habit can lead to yellowing of the teeth. Tobacco contains tar and nicotine, which can cause discoloration over time. Not only that, but tobacco use can also contribute to gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss. Quitting tobacco use is the best way to avoid these negative effects on your teeth and gums. If you’re struggling to quit, talk to your dentist for advice on resources and strategies that can help.

3. Oral Hygiene: Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for keeping your teeth healthy and white. Brushing and flossing daily can remove surface stains and plaque buildup, which can lead to discoloration. Additionally, regular professional cleanings can help to remove more stubborn stains and tartar buildup. If you’re looking to brighten your smile even further, consider using a whitening toothpaste or getting an in-office whitening treatment from your dentist.

4. Medications: Certain medications can cause tooth discoloration as a side effect. This includes antibiotics such as tetracycline and doxycycline, as well as antipsychotic and antihistamine medications. If you’re taking a medication that you think may be causing discoloration, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives. Additionally, be sure to let your dentist know about any medications that you’re taking during your appointment.

5. Aging: As we age, our teeth naturally become more yellow or gray in color. This is because the outer layer of enamel on our teeth wears away over time, exposing the darker layer of dentin underneath. While this process cannot be stopped, there are steps that you can take to slow down the discoloration process. Maintaining good oral hygiene and avoiding tobacco use are two key ways to keep your teeth looking their best as you age.

In conclusion, there are many lifestyle factors that can affect the color of your teeth. By taking steps to maintain good oral hygiene, avoiding tobacco use, and being mindful of the foods and drinks that you consume, you can help to keep your teeth healthy and white. As a dental professional, I encourage you to speak with your dentist about any concerns that you may have regarding tooth discoloration. They can offer advice and guidance on the best strategies for maintaining a bright, healthy smile.

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Sep15

Versatile Veneers For A Vivid Smile

Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to your outstanding Gibsonton cosmetic dental office.

Simple procedure, dramatic results

The innovative porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items in a cosmetic dentist’s toolbox. Veneers turn unattractive smiles into beautiful smiles with minimal disruption to existing tooth structures. They are quicker and usually less pricey than complete crowns but are made with the same durable, translucent porcelain.

A celebrity smile secret

It’s no wonder that a very large percentage of people in the public eye have porcelain veneers. An actress can receive a perfect smile in the morning and appear on a talk show that evening. A supermodel can permanently remedy a discolored tooth speedy and pose for photos right after leaving her dental office. A local television news anchor can have his teeth perfectly aligned in a couple of hours and report Florida news that same day.

Trust an experienced cosmetic dentist in Gibsonton

I am Richard Kernagis of Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton, Florida. I have performed hundreds of veneer placements—alone and in combination with crowns, inlays/onlays, and tooth implants for dramatic smile makeovers. Perhaps you should consider veneers as the best way to attain your brilliant smile.

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Jun30

Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.

Most men and women have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep.

We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, unhealthy alcohol consumption, smoking, or uncontrolled spending. (Even though many of us are guilty!)

Stress that is not properly managed can affect the heart, nervous system, immune system, and digestive system. It can also affect—you guessed it—your teeth.

The obvious oral health hazards are teeth grinding, jaw clenching, smoking, and the overconsumption of sugary foods. But did you know that stress can also exacerbate plaque production, trigger canker sores and increase the risk of periodontitis? Another problem is that when individuals are under excessive stress, they often neglect basic oral hygiene.

If you’re concerned about the effects stress can have on your teeth, schedule an appointment with Richard Kernagis at Your Time Dental Urgent Care today. We offer a broad scope of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental services including weekend dental care, sedation dentistry, root canals, and dental implants.

It’s ironic, but for some Gibsonton residents, dental visits cause major anxiety. What if the thought of visiting a dentist sends your blood pressure through the roof? Talk to us about sedation dentistry.

Relax. We can help you get the dental treatment you need.

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Jun9

Bridging The Gap

Hello Gibsonton smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise attractive teeth? Let Your Time Dental Urgent Care fill the gap for you and help you get your sensational smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth and help you chew and speak properly.

A bridge incorporates two or more crowns on either side of the gap created by your missing tooth. These two anchoring teeth allow a false tooth to be held in place where the missing tooth should be. The false tooth that is placed in the gap is called a pontic. Bridges can contain one or more pontics. A pontic can be matched to the surrounding teeth if you choose a porcelain material. If you’d like, a pontic can also be fabricated using gold or an alloy.

Dr. Kernagis will work closely with you to make certain that your bridge has an exact fit. Then one of our skilled hygienists will show you how to clean under and around the bridge to ensure that no decay occurs in the nooks and crannies.

Come see us at Your Time Dental Urgent Care and you can bridge the gap and love your smile again!

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May26

An Ugly Duckling In Your Mouth?

Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you try, the unsightly one is impossible to ignore.

A beautiful smile is an important component of your overall appearance. Unattractive teeth draw the eye away from other pleasing features such as thick shiny hair, gorgeous eyes, or a peaches and cream complexion.

Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dental procedures to restore or repair one or more teeth. At Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton, we can complete most of them in one short visit. Think about it; you could achieve a stunning smile in less than an afternoon!

Veneers, Bonding, and Cosmetic Implant Dentistry
Dental bonding is an affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure available in Gibsonton at Your Time Dental Urgent Care. We use dental bonding in a variety of applications. In addition to repairing damage, dental bonding can close gaps between teeth. Porcelain veneers are another minimally invasive cosmetic remedy. Like cosmetic dental bonding, veneers correct chips, cracks and improve tooth shape.

For more information about veneers, bonding, implants, and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Your Time Dental Urgent Care at 813-519-0128. We are conveniently located at 13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B in Gibsonton. We provide advanced dentistry for patients in Apollo Beach, Fish Hawk, and the surrounding areas.

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Apr7

Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles

Dental health and a stunning smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Your Time Dental Urgent Care post, we present a quick refresher course on critical lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in a while. We encourage all of our patients to maintain a lifestyle that promotes dental health as well as overall physical health. After all, the two are inseparable.

DO:

Eat a nutritious diet.
Eat calcium-rich dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt to neutralize acids that attack enamel.
Brush gently but meticulously at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
Make sure you clean thoroughly between teeth with dental floss or interdental cleaners such as flossing picks.
If you have children, communicate with your Tampa dentist about water fluoridation. If your municipal water supply is not fluoridated, you may want to give your children fluoride supplements.
Get your teeth professionally cleaned twice a year.
Have a dental examination twice yearly with your Gibsonton dentist.

DON’T:

Eat a sugar frequently. Sugar triggers the production of harmful cavity-causing acids that weaken enamel.
Snack throughout the day. This speeds up plaque production and subjects the teeth to constant bombardment with acids.
Chew on ice.
Use your teeth as tools. Ever.
Drink energy drinks.
Get oral piercings.
Ignore tooth pain or sensitivity.

If you have oral pain or haven’t visited a dentist in a while, call Your Time Dental Urgent Care at 813-519-0128 to schedule an appointment with Richard Kernagis. Tooth problems get worse over time – especially if there is decay or gum disease.

At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, we serve the Gibsonton area with exceptional dental care including general and cosmetic dentistry. Ask us about weekend dental care, sedation dentistry, root canals and dental implants.

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Mar10

If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?

This is an important question occasionally asked by patients at Your Time Dental Urgent Care. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is hardly possible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush.

If you have never flossed before, your gums might bleed the first few times you use floss. The bleeding may be due to harmful gum inflammation, the beginnings of gum disease. Keep flossing gently and the bleeding generally stops within a week or two.

Gingivitis (gum disease) and the more advanced periodontal disease is extremely common in Florida and around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that half of American adults aged 30 and over have periodontal disease. https://www.perio.org/consumer/cdc-study.htm

If you don’t make flossing a habit, and your gums become sore, swollen, and tender, it could result in gum disease. The good news is that, unlike decay, gum disease can be reversed with improved oral hygiene.

It is vital to correctly use dental floss to remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth:

Cut a length of floss about 18 inches long.
Securely wind each end around your middle fingers.
Take hold of the floss with your forefinger and thumb leaving about two inches to work with.
Thread the floss between two teeth.
Hold the floss tightly against the side of the tooth and move it up and away from the gumline. You want to clean the space between the tooth and gum without pulling more gum tissue away, so it’s critical to scrape up and out of the pocket.
Move the floss around the tooth to clean every surface—especially those that your brush can’t reach. As you use a section of floss, unwind from one hand to access a clean piece. With 18 inches, you should have enough to provide a clean section for every tooth. If you run out, that’s okay. Just toss the used piece and cut a new one.

Some individuals find it easier to start on one end on the upper teeth and clean each gap one by one until they reach the end on the opposite side. Then repeat for the bottom row. Whatever process you select, make sure you clean around every tooth, including the back surfaces of the last molars.

What if you continue flossing for a few weeks and still see bleeding? Call Your Time Dental Urgent Care at 813-519-0128 to schedule a consultation. Richard Kernagis, DMD, will complete a comprehensive examination to determine the cause of the bleeding.

At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, our goal is to help patients keep healthy teeth and gums. Our dental hygienists not only complete the most thorough dental cleanings, they also educate patients on proper brushing and flossing. If you have a child who needs extra help learning how to brush and floss correctly, schedule an appointment with our Your Time Dental Urgent Care child-friendly team.

Some patients have perfectly healthy teeth and gums but are not comfortable with their smiles due to cosmetic problems. If you want to explore possibilities for improving your smile, speak with us today at 813-519-0128.

We offer state-of-the-art cosmetic dental care including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental crowns, inlays/onlays, and tooth-colored filling replacement. Ask us about oral sedation options if you need help relaxing during dental treatment. You can count on us to maintain the highest standard of safety and sterility at Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

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Mar3

Focusing On The Top 3 At Your Time Dental Urgent Care

I’m Richard Kernagis. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Gibsonton, Florida since 2001. I have found amazing people in this community. At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, we focus on three important things as we strive to be your dental provider of choice.

Family

We want to be the dental practice families trust in for quality care, whether for routine preventative services, tooth restoration, or cosmetic dentistry. If your son chips a tooth and is in severe pain, we want to be the first choice that comes to mind. We offer variety for any family’s various dental needs.

root canals
tooth extractions
weekend dental care
dental implants
sedation dentistry

Your Time Dental Urgent Care focuses on your Family.

Facts

When we sit down in consultation and you say “Dr. Richard Kernagis, I need to know the cost of veneers, dental implants, the cost of a dental bridge… I need to know my options.” We’ll give you the bottom line on emergency same day dental care, emergency dental care, and urgent dental care. Whether it’s affordable dental care for quality of life or affordable cosmetic dentistry for increased confidence, we’re here. Look us up or call: https://www.yourtimedentalurgentcare.com 813-519-0128

Your Time Dental Urgent Care focuses on the Facts.

A Friendly, Comfortable, and Safe Environment

We focus on clean, bright, and inviting and follow rigorous standards of sterilization. Our team here at Your Time Dental Urgent Care is friendly, professional, and considerate.

Your Time Dental Urgent Care focuses on a Friendly atmosphere.

We make patients feel comfortable

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Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals

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Simple procedure, dramatic results

A celebrity smile secret

Trust an experienced cosmetic dentist in Gibsonton

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