Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health. They commonly involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for decay and […]
Dental implants
What You See And What You Don’t
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile redesign, you want people to notice the final outcome – your brilliant smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three important smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile but are often […]
New Protein For Dental Implant Patients
Countless men and women have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Dental implants […]
Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry Can Make Your Whites Whiter
Hi, I’m Doctor Russell Anderson, an experienced Kennesaw general dentist serving the greater Kennesaw area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Kennesaw dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Georgia, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like […]
A Proud Dental Practice
Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry is proud to serve not only Kennesaw but the greater Kennesaw area. Our friendly dental team consists of proud members of the community we serve. It’s worth the trip for the change it will make in your life. Are you proud of your smile? You should be. Your smile is unique. […]
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as adorable as it did when you were in elementary school.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by […]
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
Welcome to the Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry blog. I am Doctor Russell Anderson. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of. Gum disease is a common dental ailment for many men and […]
The Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have periodontitis (advanced gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, Georgia, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums […]
The 411 on TMJ
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some conditions with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal dilemmas in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, […]
