At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, we say it all the time: see us twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. And happily, most of our patients are really good about making and keeping their appointments twice a year. It’s the best way to stay on top of their dental health. As important as […]
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Top Ten Reasons to Visit Your Dentist
Your smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t seen to Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw lately, consider these important reasons why you should schedule an appointment soon: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to head off any dental problems. Clean Up: Our dental hygienist is ready to give you a […]
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Tooth replacement is a highly requested dental procedure at Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw. When our patients ask about tooth restoration, we generally tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain […]
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, we always remind our patients to get a cleaning and checkup with us twice a year. There are a lot of good reasons for that; here are five of them. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only extreme decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond […]
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
In this post from Russel Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is a formal term for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is commonly caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes […]
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While poor oral hygiene is the most frequent cause of halitosis, at Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw we have learned that many conditions can contribute to or exacerbate the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and eliminates odiferous dead […]
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry from Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry i Kennesaw is an investment in […]
Are Toothpicks Good For Cleaning Teeth?
At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for cavity prevention. What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? That’s an […]
Making Life Sweet?
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Russell Anderson Jr. in Kennesaw GA we want to remind you what it is that sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry in Kennesaw, we provide gum disease treatment. If gum infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the […]
