At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we enjoy providing guidance on oral health. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, we take…
Let’s describe the similarities and differences between a general dentist and an oral surgeon. Undergraduate Studies To start, you need a four-year undergraduate degree. Few dental schools require a specific undergraduate degree, but many aspiring dentists major in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, or anatomy. How Do You Get Into Dental School? To…
What are dental space maintainers? Dental space maintainers (or spacers) are devices used for children who have lost some primary teeth but their permanent teeth have a while before they will grow in. They hold space for the appropriate adult teeth to grow in. They also prevent the remaining adjacent primary teeth from moving into the…
Our teeth work hard and are continuously under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely common, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some…
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,…
Hi. I’m Doctor Russell Anderson. Welcome to my Kennesaw dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Kennesaw, Acworth, and Shiloh areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a…
Today’s article is for smart kids who want to make flossing a habit. Here are 5 flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time thanks to Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, on the web at https://www.beamingsmiles.com. Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Thumb to the chest can remind me that…
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…
Today in the Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry dental blog, we are going to consider the two lumps of soft tissue in the back of the throat—the tonsils. Your tonsils sit at the base of the tongue, one on each side. They are part of the body’s lymphatic system. As such, they are part of your…
A smile to be proud of. What’s that worth to a child? Let’s consider the story of a fictional young boy, though the scenario is equally true for girls. Imagine what life is like for someone who is self-conscious about his smile. He consciously tries not to smile. He doesn’t speak up in school because…
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