If you have money in your Kennesaw flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance of your…
Gum disease
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look pleasing. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can dramatically transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are five…
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it over with. But are you doing it right? Actually, many individuals are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better support your oral health and safeguard your smile from tooth decay and…
Let’s Make A Plan
When you are enthusiastic about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. The inconsistent effort is seldom effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have…
The Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry Guide To Wisdom Teeth
At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we do wisdom teeth extractions. Let’s consider these unpredictable (and somewhat mysterious) teeth. Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars to erupt from the gum. They usually come in in the late teens and early twenties. Not all people develop these teeth. Those that do can have one, two,…
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Hello, I’m Dr. Russell Anderson. At my Kennesaw practice, I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Kennesaw men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be…
What is a Sleep Study?
If you’ve done any research on sleep apnea, you may know that it must be diagnosed by a medical doctor. What type of doctor diagnoses sleep apnea? As it turns out, there are quite a few specialties. This is from the American Sleep Apnea Association: Sleep specialists come from a variety of medical backgrounds. They…
Gummy Smile?
Many Kennesaw cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smiles. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect a healthy tooth structure. A…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has an important job. It safeguards the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar bone in which your teeth are anchored. What is gum…
Save Your Breath
Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most frequent cause is inadequate oral hygiene. Often, halitosis develops midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food pieces on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. The wastes of…
