Millions of Americans don’t have dental insurance, and many Georgia employer plans have limited benefits. Some individuals who fail to get adequate dental care say “It’s too expensive.” If you are really living below the poverty level, this excuse may be valid. But if you have an average income, you can probably shift your priorities […]
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Find A Few Minutes To Floss

One common excuse often given by people who don’t floss is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, here are some suggestions for when to fit this critical dental health habit into your day. The […]
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?

Hi! I’m Doctor Russell Anderson, dmd. Most every day, I can be found at my Kennesaw dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Kennesaw diabetes patients with high blood glucose often have a […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease

Unfortunately, gum disease is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy: If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush properly Brush for two to three minutes, at least twice […]
When Style And Oral Health Collide

Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Kennesaw, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Doctor Russell Anderson. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they think about the possible detrimental consequences. First, patients should know that infection is always a major concern […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You

In today’s Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used […]
What’s New At Your Kennesaw Dental Office?

Hello friends of Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in Georgia. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Atlanta residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Acworth, Woodstock, and Marietta areas have found […]
Is It All About Flashy Smiles And Trendy Styles?

It’s All About Location If you can’t be in Paris, then bring fashion home to Kennesaw. Facial fashion, that is. The pouty, the flashy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. Our professional dental team is enthusiastic about keeping you looking great and feeling confident. We offer a wide variety of dental services for our Kennesaw […]
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures

Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various benefits over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Provides up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps wearers taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are fixed […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup

Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty things on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental […]