Today’s article is for men and women who have decided to replace a tooth with a tooth implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to carry out the procedure. This is a critical decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making […]
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Why Improve Your Smile?
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
One key to activating the value of toothpaste is creating foam when properly brushing. In today’s post, let’s review the unique role of foam. Get that foam foaming Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90-degree angle. The foaming helps with dislodging food debris […]
Learn About The Five Stages of a Tooth 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 prevent cavities in pre-teens, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy […]
Tooth Cavities Are An Urgent Problem That Demands Immediate Attention In Kennesaw Georgia
Tooth cavities are a prevalent oral health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds in Kennesaw Georgia. While cavities may seem like a common occurrence, they are not to be taken lightly. Ignoring or delaying treatment for tooth cavities can have serious consequences for your oral health, overall well-being, and quality of life. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
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 […]
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Quite often, people get stressed out if their dental crown moves or comes off completely. This is understandable. It may have shifted or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. […]
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
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 […]
