Root canals are often surrounded by a reputation for being painful and unpleasant, but that couldn’t be further from the truth in most modern dental practices. At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, located in Kennesaw, GA, the focus is on delivering comfortable, effective care that restores your dental health and relieves pain. If you’ve been postponing […]
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Think Before You Pierce

If you are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Dentists and doctors are continually treating severe […]
Replace Old Silver Fillings

Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are eradicated with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry strongly emphasizes preventative […]
Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry Performs Emergency Root Canals

At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we perform emergency root canals. Though this procedure strikes fear into the hearts of many individuals, they should be more afraid of not having a root canal. What is a root canal? When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a qualified dentist or endodontist can fix it. First, he/she […]
Learn About The Five Stages of a Tooth Cavity

You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prevent cavities in pre-teens, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy […]
Why Aren’t You Smiling?

Hello, I’m Doctor Russell Anderson. My dental practice is called Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry. We are located at 1415 Wooten Lake Rd NW Ste 300 in Kennesaw, and you can reach us by calling 770-419-2535. I look at smiles everywhere I go. Whether I am working with a dental patient, having dinner at my favorite […]
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings

If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the counsel to have dental check-ups and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s consider […]
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth

Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as vital as your teeth. Some prescription meds can increase your risk of cavities. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated […]
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry

Hello Kennesaw dental blog visitors, welcome to the Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry blog. I am Doctor Russell Anderson of Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off for the […]
Debunking Dental Myths

Today’s Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Kennesaw area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that […]