In this post from Russel Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is a formal term for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is commonly caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes […]
General dentistry
Are Toothpicks Good For Cleaning Teeth?
At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for cavity prevention. What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? That’s an […]
Making Life Sweet?
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Russell Anderson Jr. in Kennesaw GA we want to remind you what it is that sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel […]
White Fillings
When a tooth has cavity or has been damaged, a dental restoration is needed to restore it to its previous intact condition. A dental filling is one of the most common and well-known types of restorations. At Russel Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, small cavities are among the most common issues we see. A dental […]
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile, and at Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennessaw, we want you to do it twice a day. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling […]
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
This blog post from Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss on a regular basis. The answer is that both processes are vital, because they work in tandem to maintain dental health. Dr. Russell Anderson […]
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Believe it or not, plaque can rear its ugly head in any mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be with brushing and flossing. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you see us at Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry every six […]
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future
It has been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. There have been many advances in the dental sciences since then. Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennessaw is a state-of-the-art practice. There was a time when blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make […]
Three 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 in Kennesaw GA, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do […]
Terrific Tooth Tips
At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, the dental health of our patients is, and always will be, our number one concern. That’s one reason why we like to share useful information, such as the following: If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to […]
