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An Alkaline Diet for Oral Health

2024-08-03T00:32:47-04:00

Acids and bases might sound like something from far back in your memory, like middle-school science class, but the concept is still very applicable to every aspect of life today. The foods and beverages you consume daily have a very big effect on your oral health and overall health, for better or worse. You can [...]

An Alkaline Diet for Oral Health2024-08-03T00:32:47-04:00

The Benefits of Composite Fillings

2024-08-03T00:32:48-04:00

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that Dr. Dale Hardy & Dr. Andrew Wilson can offer Anderson patients a much better option for filling holes caused by tooth decay: composite fillings. At Cornerstone Dentistry, we would like [...]

The Benefits of Composite Fillings2024-08-03T00:32:48-04:00

Diet Soda & Dental Health: What You Need to Know

2024-08-03T00:32:48-04:00

In today’s calorie-obsessed culture, it can be hard to hear the truth among all the other health-conscious noise. People are frequently misinformed and misled about the health benefits of trends such as cleanses, sugar alternatives, diets, organic vs. nonorganic, and a myriad of other common topics. Today, Anderson dentists Dr. Dale Hardy & Dr. Andrew [...]

Diet Soda & Dental Health: What You Need to Know2024-08-03T00:32:48-04:00

Don’t Have a Stroke – Your Dentist Can Help

2024-08-03T00:32:49-04:00

You might be surprised to hear that the state of your oral health has a lot to do with preventing a stroke. There’s a certain kind of bad oral bacteria that cause gum disease, travel to other parts of your body, and cause harm. A stroke is a common but dangerous medical condition that causes [...]

Don’t Have a Stroke – Your Dentist Can Help2024-08-03T00:32:49-04:00

Chocolate is Good for Oral Health – True or False?

2024-08-03T00:32:49-04:00

Most of us were taught when we were kids that sweets like chocolate will rot your teeth. While this may remain true for some types of our favorite sweet snack, that doesn’t mean we have to take it off the menu altogether. In fact, recent studies have found that dark chocolate, containing high percentages of [...]

Chocolate is Good for Oral Health – True or False?2024-08-03T00:32:49-04:00

Gum Disease: More Than Just Gums

2024-08-03T00:32:50-04:00

Your Mouth: A Picture of Health Did you know that when a dentist looks at your mouth, they can tell a lot more than just how often you’re brushing? It’s true—your oral health is like a window into your lifestyle and habits. Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson at Cornerstone Dentistry should know. We’ve seen mouths [...]

Gum Disease: More Than Just Gums2024-08-03T00:32:50-04:00

Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Bleeding Gums

2024-08-03T00:32:50-04:00

One of the most common and destructive myths about oral health is that it’s normal for gums to bleed. Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson would like everyone in Anderson to know that this is not the case! Imagine if we weren’t talking about gums—should any part of your body start to bleed whenever you touch [...]

Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Bleeding Gums2024-08-03T00:32:50-04:00

Your Options for Teeth Straightening

2024-08-03T00:32:51-04:00

Maybe Mona Lisa would have cracked a real smile if she had been more confident in her teeth! All jokes aside, you don’t have to live every day embarrassed by your own smile. Orthodontic treatments today are much more desirable than those of yesteryear. There are a lot of good reasons to straighten your teeth, [...]

Your Options for Teeth Straightening2024-08-03T00:32:51-04:00

The Story of Caries Prevention

2024-08-03T00:32:51-04:00

If we told you that your mouth is the site of a constant battle between teeth and bacteria, would you believe us? Alright, maybe it’s not that dramatic, but the fact that teeth are always at risk of developing dental caries is no exaggeration. In case you’ve never heard about caries, Dr. Hardy & Dr. [...]

The Story of Caries Prevention2024-08-03T00:32:51-04:00

Can Poor Oral Health Cause Diabetes?

2024-08-03T00:32:51-04:00

Diabetes is a chronic and complicated disease that affects how your body processes sugar—its main source of energy. Diabetes symptoms mostly affect your heart, eyes, nerves, and kidneys, but it can affect your whole body, including your mouth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and almost 2 [...]

Can Poor Oral Health Cause Diabetes?2024-08-03T00:32:51-04:00
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