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. For patients considering treatment today, understanding the 2026 dental implant cost [...]
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 [...]
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Dale Hardy, DMD, Cornerstone Dentistry, Anderson. Last updated September 2026. Quick answer: Lemon juice is fine for you in moderation: it adds vitamin C and flavor with almost no calories. But with a pH of about 2.0–2.6, it's acidic enough to soften tooth enamel if you sip it often. [...]
We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year; it’s not uncommon to see lips suffering from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Cornerstone Dentistry we keep abreast of the oral health needs of Anderson, so here are a [...]
We all know that it’s important to take care of our health, but that’s often easier said than done. Health and hygiene routines are an investment of your time every day. So, wouldn’t it be great if you could accomplish more by actually doing less? As it turns out, when it comes to oral health [...]
People in the United States eat more sugar than any other country in the world. (Fortunately, we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) You hear it all the time: “sugar rots your teeth.” But is it true? What exactly does sugar do to your teeth and why is it so bad? [...]
We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are aware of. [...]
There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Cornerstone Dentistry talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Cornerstone Dentistry knows that folks like to be informed, so think of this as your [...]
Sore jaw? Restless nights? Play sports? If any of these apply to you, you might be surprised to hear that you could use a mouthguard! Functions of Mouthguards Mouthguards are solid pieces of plastic that keep your teeth and jaw in a specific resting position. The basic function of a mouthguard is protection. Mouthguards help [...]
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