Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?

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Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss picks vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Doctor Anderson recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A […]


Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain

Treatment For Stress Induced Jaw Pain In Kennesaw

Everyday dilemmas cause some individuals to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular […]


3 Tips To Make Brushing Count

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Many of Doctor Russell Anderson’s patients walk in for general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, or cosmetic and implants. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. And most really want to know if they are brushing correctly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques—is our business. […]


What Are Dental Space Maintainers And How Are They Used?

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What are dental space maintainers? Dental space maintainers (or spacers) are devices used for children who have lost some primary teeth but their permanent teeth have a while before they will grow in. They hold space for the appropriate adult teeth to grow in. They also prevent the remaining adjacent primary teeth from moving into the […]


Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?

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Many Kennesaw dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they choose composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched precisely to your natural tooth color. Some individuals are sensitive to the metals used in traditional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is Toxic […]


10 Reasons To Choose A Pediatric Dentist Instead Of A General Dentist For Your Child

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Little teeth are just like big teeth, right? Why do I need a different dentist for my child? First off, emerging teeth aren’t just like adult teeth. And, yes, we recommend a special dentist for your child. Why should I take my child to a pediatric dentist? A pediatric dentist can better serve your child’s […]