Dental emergencies can happen at any moment, leaving you in great discomfort and pain. A dental emergency can encompass anything from knocked-out teeth to broken bridges or fillings, and the consequences can be severe. In urgent cases like these, you need to access emergency dental services. However, do you know what these services entail? In […]
Dental health
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 […]
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 […]
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you worry […]
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the counsel to have dental check-ups and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s consider […]
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Do you recall what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many people, you started developing decay fairly young and […]
Worried About Dental Visits?
“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Communicate these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving fears. Doctor Russell Anderson […]
Feel Like A Movie Star With A Smile Makeover
When you see photos of famous actors and actresses, they all look like they have flawless teeth. Some may be natural. Some may be Photoshopped. Have you ever noticed that some famous individuals with perfect smiles didn’t have the best teeth early in their careers? Those that wanted to improve their smiles took advantage of […]
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Let’s discuss why this is crucial. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and prohibits the build-up of plaque. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in the […]
