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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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Feb24

A Facelift For Your Teeth?

Today’s post focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers.

Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are a terrific way to correct a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment.

Have you ever yearned a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth without getting an entire crown? Veneers are your answer! Strong, tooth-colored porcelain laminate is shaped into thin shells and custom-fitted for each patient’s unique set of teeth.

How many veneers should you get? This depends on how many teeth you want to enhance and the overall condition of your teeth. Dr. Kernagis will counsel you on the most successful strategy.

The thickness, enamel color, alignment, and shape of your teeth impact the result as well as whether you have any gum recession. Veneers are matched to your existing teeth so they will blend seamlessly, but if you are planning to treat several teeth, you definitely want to have them fabricated in the same “batch” at the lab.

The first step in the veneer process is to make a model of your teeth to work from. After that, a dental technician will use the model to engineer the veneers to the exact size, shape, color, and degree of translucency. Experienced cosmetic dentists and dental technicians elevate the level of artistry in this It is an involved process.

Many patients wonder if veneers are as durable as their natural teeth. Though the veneer tooth-prep process weakens the tooth slightly, with proper care, veneers can last up to 15 years. Dr. Kernagis will advise you in detail on the proper care of porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers are more durable than dental bonding, which is sometimes used to fix the same kinds of imperfections. Dental bonding generally has a shorter life span than veneers, so keep this in mind when comparing the relative prices of the two procedures.

If you are looking for a dentist with an artistic eye for stunning porcelain veneers, give Your Time Dental Urgent Care a call. My name is Dr. Richard Kernagis and I have been serving Gibsonton, Florida since 2001.

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Feb17

Dental Questions? We Have Answers.

Hello! My name is Dr. Richard Kernagis and my dental practice, Your Time Dental Urgent Care, has been serving the Gibsonton area since 2001.

If you have questions about oral health, cosmetic dentistry, preventative dentistry, orthodontia, tooth implants, oral sedation, professional teeth bleaching, or invisible braces, come to Your Time Dental Urgent Care for answers.

My comfortable staff has helped me establish an atmosphere of active listening. We enjoy getting to know our patients and determining each patient’s unique dental needs. We want to understand your dental goals and challenges and help you understand the hows and whys of recommended treatment.

Many of our new dental patients ask us about cosmetic dentistry treatment such as teeth whitening, smile makeovers, and dental implants. We would love to speak with you about these services.

Dental Care For Every Member of the Family

If you have toddlers, it is important for you to make decisions about protective sealants and fluoride supplements. If you have older children, it is beneficial to discuss braces, sports mouthguards, and tooth decay prevention. If you are not happy about your smile, we would like to introduce you to the latest in cosmetic dentistry. If you are missing teeth, dental implants may be the proper solution. If you have a family member with a chronic illness, we can counsel you about the impact their condition has on oral health. Oral cancer screenings are vital for patients of all ages.

Thank you for visiting our dental blog and taking the time to learn more about Your Time Dental Urgent Care. Call today to schedule a consultation.

We make patients feel comfortable

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Feb10

Relax in Comfort and Style at Your Time Dental Urgent Care In Gibsonton

Thank you for visiting the Your Time Dental Urgent Care dental blog. Today, I’d like to address an important but often-overlooked feature in our practice: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local Gibsonton furniture store?

An Overlooked but Critical Piece of Dental Equipment

Dental chairs were designed especially for the comfort of patients and dental providers alike. Dentists throughout the known world are delighted with the recent innovations in seat technology.

Richard Kernagis DMD at Your Time Dental Urgent Care has been leaning over patients since 2001. The adjustable seat has saved Dr. Kernagis from discomfort as services are rendered such as dental implants and sedation dentistry.

We’ve Been Pampering Patients Since 2001

Gibsonton patients have been lying back in Your Time Dental Urgent Care’s comfortable seats since 2001. The cushioned comfort has pampered our patients while allowing Richard Kernagis to comfortably perform important procedures like root canals, tooth extractions, or weekend dental care. Hurray for technology!

Visit Practice in Gibsonton

Visit our office at 13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B Gibsonton, Florida 33534 and enjoy a spectacular view of our ceiling from any one of our distinctive dental chairs. Most Florida dental practices have them and there is probably not much of a difference between theirs and ours.

Discover What Sets Us Apart

What sets us apart is our personal service, professionalism, experience and competitive pricing. With all the overhead that has to be paid for: X-ray equipment, procedure supplies, utilities and, of course, our wonderful chairs, we’re pleased to keep the price of preventative and cosmetic dentistry reasonable for our friends and neighbors in Gibsonton, Florida.

Call our office today at 813-519-0128 to find out if dental restoration, braces, crowns, veneers, tooth implants, sedation, teeth whitening, or any dental procedure is something we can provide for you.

We are proud to offer emergency same day dental care, emergency dental care, and urgent dental care in a comfortable position, in a comfortable chair.

We make patients feel comfortable- Dr. Kernagis

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Jan27

Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry

Today’s article describes how general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different.

General dentists are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will identify the best way to restore the tooth involved.

Some dentists, like myself, serve you with both general and cosmetic dentistry services. In some cases, there is a cosmetic component to restorative procedures. For example, if a dental patient comes in after receiving an injury that chipped a front tooth, the tooth needs to be restored to prevent decay. The tooth is also less structurally sound, so it is vulnerable to further damage. In addition, the tooth affects the overall appearance of the smile. Depending on the specifics of the damage, there are several restorative options. Dental bonding, porcelain veneers, and crowns are all used to repair a damaged tooth.

As you can see, there is not always a definitive line between general and cosmetic dentistry. At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, my comfortable team provides a full spectrum of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures.

We treat area patients of all ages: from toddlers just beginning to get their baby teeth to mature patients who remember the days when many men and women were afraid of dentists and their whiny drills. (Some of our wonderful elderly patients might have crowns that are older than our hygienists.)

Experienced dental professionals who perform pediatric, general, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental procedures can meet all of your family’s dental needs.

If you are looking for a full-service dental practice in the Tampa area, I invite you visit Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton. To schedule an oral examination or cosmetic dental smile makeover consultation, call 813-519-0128.

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Dec30

5 Reasons To See Dr. Kernagis

When we are young, we feel powerful. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon discover that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us.

Since you have probably appreciated by now that your teeth are not invincible, today’s article offers some important counsel about your oral health.

Developing a relationship with an experienced, dentist is important for maintaining healthy smiles for every member of the family. Here are 5 reasons to make Dr. Richard Kernagis your partner in oral health.

Visit Your Time Dental Urgent Care For the Truth.
Visiting the dentist regularly is one of the wisest moves a parent can make for their child. A child’s oral health is a journey of guiding and correcting. Healthy habits are formed over time. Perhaps last year it was about refraining from chewing ice, this year it’s about brushing at the base of the molars and next year it will be about flossing daily. Best to get the bad habits repaired right away. The same holds true for adults. Regular visits can correct a course that may eventually lead to pain, gum disease, damaged teeth, or complete tooth loss. Potential problems are best discovered sooner than later.

Visit Your Time Dental Urgent Care For the Atmosphere.
At Your Time Dental Urgent Care the dentist makes it a point to determine your needs. Whether you have urgent concerns or just need a routine check up on the state of your oral health, Dr. Richard Kernagis would like to be your first choice. We’ve got a staff second to none. We keep the atmosphere comfortable.

Visit Your Time Dental Urgent Care For the Discussion.
Richard Kernagis DMD delivers valuable assessment and discussion regarding emergency same day dental care, emergency dental care, and urgent dental care. Dr. Kernagis provides fresh, clear details regarding your treatment. You can count on understanding care and cutting-edge oral treatment. Call 813-519-0128 today to schedule an appointment.

Visit Your Time Dental Urgent Care For the Answers.
When you enter our doors at 13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B, Gibsonton, Florida 33534, expect to get answers. What are the pros and cons of sedation dentistry or the advantages and disadvantages of braces and at what age are each appropriate? How much does it cost for tooth extractions? How much for fillings and crowns? How long does it take for root canals? Who is a candidate for dental implants?

Visit Us For Your Health!
Health is maintained through regular check-ups, maintenance, and preventative measures. Enjoy continued health and vibrancy as a result of superior dental care, vigilant dental hygiene, and healthy habits. Dr. Richard Kernagis is pleased to offer strength, time and wisdom to our Lithia and nearby Apollo Beach neighbors. We will keep your smile invincible.

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Dec16

The Five Stages of a Cavity

You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed.

Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling

If you can restrict cavities in youngsters, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy through adolescence and into adulthood.

This is because the rate of tooth decay declines as youngsters grow.

Of course, cavity prevention is important throughout our life.

Let’s explore the five stages of a cavity.

Stage 1: Attack of the Little White Spots

The tooth begins to show signs of weakening. White spots appear. They are under the surface of the enamel, but you can see them from the outside.

Demineralization will lead to these spots. When they occur in children’s molars, it can be easy for moms and dads to miss them. That’s why daily dental hygiene and regular dental exams are vital.

At this stage, it’s possible to reverse a cavity before it needs a filling. Dental hygiene can stop erosion. Fluoride can remineralize the enamel.

Can Stage 1 be reversed? Yes!

Stage 2: Enamel Decay

Did you know that decay begins under the surface of the enamel?

The visible enamel is intact for the first part of Stage 2. Then the hole busts through the surface.

Can Stage 2 be reversed? No…but the tooth can probably be saved.

Stage 3: Going Deeper Into the Dentin

The decay drills into the enamel and hits the soft dentin layer that lies below. This is a severe cavity.

The good news?

The decay hasn’t yet reached the pulp. It will, however, start to cause pain.

Can Stage 3 be reversed? No…but maybe the tooth won’t need a root canal.

Stage 4: Ouch! The Decay Hits the Pulp

Hopefully, you will never experience stage 4. This is very painful. The infection has reached the pulp where the nerves are located. Unfortunately, a root canal is the only treatment option. Unless, of course, the tooth is removed.

Remember, cavities are completely preventable.

Can Stage 4 be reversed? No…and it must be treated with a root canal.

Stage 5: Abscess Distress

The cavities (and infection) have traveled through the pulp and out the end. In the final stage, it drills through the tip. Now the infection is in the tissue and bone surrounding the tooth root. The area swells up and it’s very painful.

It’s also perilous for anyone’s health. This is a serious infection that can spread to other parts of the body. Abscesses originating in a tooth can be fatal.

Can Stage 5 be reversed? No…and it’s life-threatening.

Protect your teeth from decay so you can have a healthy smile for life.

If you see little white dots, schedule an exam and dental cleaning at Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

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Sep23

Looking For A Red Carpet-Caliber Smile?

When you see pics of your favorite stars, do you ever wonder how these men and women can project such perfection? Can ordinary Tampa folks ever achieve anything approaching celebrity-caliber attractiveness?

When it comes to beautiful smiles, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” There many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures available that can produce considerable results. Complete cosmetic dental smile makeovers combine various procedures to transform your smile. These are the same procedures used by cosmetic dentists that serve the Hollywood A-list.

A common and economical procedure is teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can be done. Many drugstores sell over-the-counter whitening strips and gels. Your cosmetic dental practice can recommend an effective one, or they may offer in-office bleaching. This is the quickest way to whiten your teeth, sometimes in less than an hour.

If you suffer from missing teeth, most Gibsonton cosmetic dentists will recommend dental implants. A dental implant is placed directly into the jaw bone. This provides strength, natural appearance and function, and comfort. It can also protect against the bone recession that is common with a missing tooth.

Veneers, which are custom-made for each patient, are designed to cover the front of the teeth. These are useful for patients who have broken or chipped teeth, stained teeth, or gaps between teeth.

I’m Dr. Richard Kernagis of Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton. If you are looking for first-rate dental care in the Gibsonton area, I hope you’ll give us a call at 813-519-0128.

Call for your appointment today!

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An Overlooked but Critical Piece of Dental Equipment

We’ve Been Pampering Patients Since 2001

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Discover What Sets Us Apart

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Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

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Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

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Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling

Stage 1: Attack of the Little White Spots

Can Stage 1 be reversed? Yes!

Stage 2: Enamel Decay

Can Stage 2 be reversed? No…but the tooth can probably be saved.

Stage 3: Going Deeper Into the Dentin

Can Stage 3 be reversed? No…but maybe the tooth won’t need a root canal.

Stage 4: Ouch! The Decay Hits the Pulp

Can Stage 4 be reversed? No…and it must be treated with a root canal.

Stage 5: Abscess Distress

Can Stage 5 be reversed? No…and it’s life-threatening.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

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South Shore – Gibsonton

FishHawk – Lithia

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

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