It’s no secret that Anderson residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. We at Cornerstone Dentistry understand that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for individuals [...]
There is a good chance you have heard Dr. Hardy, Dr. Wilson, or someone else at Cornerstone Dentistry mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems it can cause for your oral health. At the office, we talk about a lot of technical dental stuff that doesn’t necessarily concern our Anderson patients, but bruxism is [...]
You love your teeth. You brush them twice a day, floss once a day, and see your dentist regularly. Right? We love your teeth, too! In fact, there’s so much to know about caring for your oral health that dentistry has quite a few categories of specialties and different kinds of dentists.The primary dentist in [...]
Gingivitis – very simply – is an inflammation of your gums. (Any time a medical term ends with “itis” it means inflammation.) Gingivitis varies in severity and can look a few different ways. Very bad gingivitis leads to periodontal (gum) disease.Gingivitis is common and affects many, rather, most adults. But with good oral hygiene and [...]
Most Anderson folks have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Dr. Hardy and Dr. Wilson have just shown you an x-ray with the dreaded third molars creeping into view.It’s common to hear patients ask how they are removed, but we rarely [...]
Cornerstone Dentistry believes that natural beauty comes first. Our priority is for you to feel comfortable in your smile, and nothing should hold you back from laughing and grinning each day. Many different dental treatments can bring you this lifelong confidence. But we also know that the right makeup can enhance your natural beauty. It’s [...]
Ah, vacation. The sun, the sand, the… gauze in your mouth? Dental work and recovery might not be your preferred use of your precious vacation days, but some people are packing their bags and heading to exotic locations for dental work in hopes of saving money.As medical education and technology improve all around the world, [...]
Did you know that unhealthy gums might put your brain at risk? Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, which harms your memory, ability to think, and can cause changes in your personality. It’s very common and usually affects people aged 60 and over. And, Alzheimer’s might be significantly more likely to happen if your mouth [...]
Biofilm is quite literally a “film” or layer of biological matter that forms on teeth, in sink pipes, on river rocks, and more. Biofilm is made of many different things. Think of it as concrete, which contains cement as well as a slew of other materials. It’s likely you’ve been aware of biofilm on your [...]
Cold sore. Fever blister. Herpes simplex virus-1. These babies go by a lot of different names, but the experience is always the same:Tell-tale burning or itching near the lipRed bump appears a day or so laterBump becomes a cluster of blistersBlisters dry up and scab overThe scab falls offThe whole process usually takes two weeks [...]
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