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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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