Russell Anderson, DMD

I originally chose to go here years ago because of the slogan «we cater to cowards.»
I got an appointment and thought I was coming in for a cleaning and a consultation on work that needed to be done. What I got was an antisocial Dentist and a SEVERE overcharge for a consultation only– no cleaning.
The dentist didn’t greet me or introduce himself when he came in. The only words he said was «all right, I need to show you this video to tell you more about what you need.» He pressed play on a video about gum disease and while I was watching the 120 second video, he disappeared. When it ended I heard a female voice behind me say, «pretty scary, huh? Well I’m going to take you back to billing so we can talk about how to get you fixed.»
At billing, I learn this dentist has planned $ 5,000 worth of procedures and work for me. Oh, and just seeing him that day cost me something like $ 250. For that 4 minute visit and a video.
I know now what I thought to be true then: all I needed was a cleaning and a cavity to be filled.
Only go to this dentist if A) you’re rich and B) you love throwing all your dollars at people who haven’t earned them.
(btw my current dentist confirmed I did NOT have gum disease and that this place is known for overcharging and extraneous work).
This was in spring 2009. Sure there’s a chance he got better and stopped overcharging. But I bet ALL my money that the only thing that changed is he got better videos.

Dr. Anderson has been cleaning my teeth since I was in the 4^th grade (I am 24 now). I didn’t realize what an amazing job he does until I went to another dentist across the street in Kennesaw Point. I had to swap b/​c of starting a new job and couldn’t take time off and this other dentist was open on Saturdays. Anyways, that dentist was horrible. Dr. Anderson has fixed my cavities, given me root canals, and placed crowns on my teeth. He is very gentle and you literally feel no pain during and after. When you have to get your mouth numbed it only lasts for about an hour or so after the procedure is done, not 3 – 4 like other places. I would def recommend going to see him if you are apprehensive about going to the dentist in general. He is an amazing dentist and his staff is just as great :)