Dentures are a lifeline for many, providing a solution for missing teeth and helping with daily functions such as eating and speaking. However, over time, your mouth's landscape can change, affecting the fit and comfort of your dentures. Recognizing the signs that it's time for a denture reline is crucial for maintaining oral health and [...]
Oral health is crucial to our overall well-being, often overshadowed by other health priorities. However, maintaining a healthy mouth, especially through regular teeth cleanings, is essential in preventing gum disease. health. How Often Should I Get Teeth Cleanings? Regular dental cleanings are essential for maintaining oral health as they prevent the accumulation of plaque and [...]
A confident smile can do wonders for your self-esteem and overall well-being. However, chipped or damaged teeth can make you self-conscious, affecting not only your appearance but also your ability to bite and chew properly. Fortunately, at Cornerstone Dentistry, we offer a simple yet highly effective solution to restore both the aesthetics and functionality of [...]
Orthodontics Aren’t Just Kid Stuff The use of orthodontic appliances to improve smiles isn’t just for kids and teens anymore. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, about one million Americans and Canadians over the age of 18 wear braces or aligners, and the use of adult orthodontics rose 24 percent between 1989 and 2008. Modern orthodontic solutions [...]
Six Month Smiles® is a short-term orthodontic treatment that adds some updated twists to traditional braces—with average treatment times of only six months! No one loves the way metal wires and brackets look, and for teens and adults who are concerned about the appearance of their smile during orthodontic treatment, the clear brackets and tooth-colored [...]
Xerostomia is the technical term for dry mouth, the condition that results from absent or reduced saliva flow. It is not a disease on its own, but it may be a side effect of medication or radiation treatments. Xerostomia affects about 20% of the elderly population—not because of their age, but due to the [...]
Today’s dental implants boast a long-term success rate of near 97%. Because implants support surrounding teeth, encourage new tissue growth and continued bone formation, and give patients back full chewing ability and a complete smile, they have become the industry standard for tooth replacement. Today, your Anderson dentists, Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson at Cornerstone [...]
Cancer is always a scary word—but it doesn’t have to be the last word. Equipped with good information and the best doctors, you can feel empowered to navigate whatever stands before you or your loved one. Oral cancer is common, affecting approximately 50,000 Americans every year. If you have more questions about oral cancer, read [...]
When to Straighten Your Teeth There are a lot of reasons to straighten your teeth, and there are a lot of ways to do it. But you may not know that there are many unique times in your life when it might be best to straighten your teeth. In general, dentists begin considering the potential [...]
In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking about this, and what it means for your oral and overall health. What Is pH & Why Does It Matter? Drinking lemon juice (usually diluted in a glass of water [...]
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