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Is it Time to Toss that Toothbrush?

2025-09-22T21:17:08-04:00

When you find a toothbrush that’s just right for you, it can be easy to get attached. After all, you use your toothbrush morning and night (ideally) to prevent plaque and bacteria from hardening and becoming tartar—that’s what we like to call quality time!When your toothbrush does so much good, you want to return the [...]

Is it Time to Toss that Toothbrush?2025-09-22T21:17:08-04:00

Cosmetic Dentistry – A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing

2025-09-22T21:17:33-04:00

There is a law of nature that states: “function follows form.” This saying means that how something appears determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function). Think of a watering can with a long spout that’s perfect for [...]

Cosmetic Dentistry – A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing2025-09-22T21:17:33-04:00

Mail-Order Braces: Buyer Beware

2025-09-22T21:17:44-04:00

Mail-order braces are a controversial dental topic, and Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson of Cornerstone Dentistry weigh in today. Direct-to-consumer orthodontics companies make many appealing promises—no dental visits, aligners delivered to your door, and lower costs. But are the risks worth it?Not according to this consumer alert from the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). As [...]

Mail-Order Braces: Buyer Beware2025-09-22T21:17:44-04:00

What Can Your Teeth Tell Scientists?

2025-09-22T21:17:54-04:00

There are a lot of things teeth can tell you about yourself, even more that dentists can determine during examinations, and even more that can be discovered by scientists. For example, you can often feel when you have something stuck between your teeth, or when plaque is starting to build up and you could use [...]

What Can Your Teeth Tell Scientists?2025-09-22T21:17:54-04:00

Do You Smooch Your Pooch?

2025-09-22T21:18:15-04:00

We’ve all heard the expression that a dog is a (hu)man’s best friend, and dog lovers wouldn’t disagree. There’s also a common misconception that “a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth”. As it turns out, that’s not true at all, and there are many reasons you should never let your dog kiss you [...]

Do You Smooch Your Pooch?2025-09-22T21:18:15-04:00

Dental Bridges 101

2025-09-22T21:18:33-04:00

A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Cornerstone Dentistry bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be!A missing tooth or teeth can also cause jaw pain and bite [...]

Dental Bridges 1012025-09-22T21:18:33-04:00

Is Flossing Really Necessary?

2025-09-22T21:19:11-04:00

How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or regret over a habit you have trouble keeping? Did you get excited about recent headlines saying flossing isn’t necessary? We’re sorry to break the news, but as your oral [...]

Is Flossing Really Necessary?2025-09-22T21:19:11-04:00

TMJ: The Root of Your Pain

2025-09-22T21:19:37-04:00

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a really long name… so let’s call it TMJ.  That sounds more familiar—you’ve probably heard it before. Maybe some lingering pain in your chewing muscles and bones even have you wondering if you have it.TMJ dysfunction is sometimes called TMD, TMJD, or TMJ Syndrome, especially if there seem to be a [...]

TMJ: The Root of Your Pain2025-09-22T21:19:37-04:00

Dental Implants – A Security System for Your Smile

2025-09-22T21:20:29-04:00

Your mouth is an intelligent system made to work with every piece doing its part. When you’re missing a tooth, the empty spaces are more than unsightly; they can be dangerous. Your other teeth, your gums, and even the bones in your face rely on you having a full smile.Enter: dental implants. Thanks to improved [...]

Dental Implants – A Security System for Your Smile2025-09-22T21:20:29-04:00

The Importance of Dental X-Rays

2025-09-22T21:21:09-04:00

The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and much more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an effective treatment plan, nothing beats [...]

The Importance of Dental X-Rays2025-09-22T21:21:09-04:00
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