Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Kennesaw. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are a key practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we have an excellent…
Gum disease
Thinking About a Smile Makeover?
Welcome to the Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry dental blog! I am Doctor Russell Anderson. Perhaps you have heard that cosmetic dentistry procedures can completely transform a smile. You may be a little skeptical of the claims, after all, the promise of total transformation is a tall order. Are smile makeovers really possible? Absolutely! At Russell…
Preventing Gum Disease At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on vital behaviors that affect oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two critical habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to preserve a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is needed…
Use Flex Account Funds For Dental Care
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…
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…
