Everyday dilemmas cause some individuals to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular…
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Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without joining in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is…
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Most Kennesaw people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Kennesaw area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth…
Keep Your Teeth Safe
There are more ways to exercise than ever before. In Kennesaw, we have personal trainers, all-purpose gyms, specialty facilities, and recreational sports. At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we want to remind our patients that many activities pose a risk to teeth. You might think that mouth protectors are only for ultimate fighters and football players.…
How Long Can You Use a Toothbrush?
As you stand over your sink and ponder the frayed bristles of your number one toothbrush, you may speculate whether you should replace it. Hopefully, we are all brushing our teeth on a daily basis. And we hope parents are helping their children brush daily. Like a good pair of jeans, it seems the more…
Can My Dentist Help With My Snoring?
Partner can’t sleep because you snore? Is it finally time to eliminate it? Snoring sounds can result when the tissue in the back of the throat collapses onto the soft palate. This constricts the airflow. As you breathe, this area opens and closes—with a noisy result. Your snoring might be due to a condition called…
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Kennesaw, Georgia Dentist
Looking for the best dentist in Kennesaw? You can click around on the computer or watch for postcard ads in your mailbox. Even then, the outcome is shaky at best. Finding the best dentist in Kennesaw truly hinges on what you are looking for. Are you looking for consistent, professional evaluation? Are you looking for…
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of men and women have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical characteristics, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank…
