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About Dr. Dale Hardy DMD

Founded Cornerstone Dentistry in 1999 and has proudly served Anderson County since. Earned degrees from Clemson University, Penn State, and the Medical University of South Carolina. Known for his compassionate approach and precision-driven care, Dr. Hardy stays current with modern dentistry through active memberships in organizations like the ADA, AGD, AACD, AADSM, and AAFE.

Gum Disease: More Than Just Gums

2026-06-19T00:57:08-04:00

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 Gums2026-06-19T00:57:08-04:00

Your Options for Teeth Straightening

2026-09-13T23:32:22-04:00

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 Straightening2026-09-13T23:32:22-04:00

Can Poor Oral Health Cause Diabetes?

2026-06-18T03:55:14-04:00

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?2026-06-18T03:55:14-04:00

Diabetes & Oral Health: What Your Dentist Sees

2026-06-19T01:28:43-04:00

It’s no secret that diabetes is a health condition that must be treated because of the problems it can cause throughout the body—including your mouth.  Almost 26 million children and adults in the U.S.  suffer from diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Anderson dentist, Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson wants you to know the [...]

Diabetes & Oral Health: What Your Dentist Sees2026-06-19T01:28:43-04:00

Is Your Lipstick Aging You?

2026-06-18T04:31:10-04:00

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 [...]

Is Your Lipstick Aging You?2026-06-18T04:31:10-04:00

Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

2026-06-18T02:48:51-04:00

Nicknamed for the fact that they come into your mouth and your life by the time you are mature and supposedly “wise”, wisdom teeth are simply the last set of molars that grow furthest back in your mouth. If you’re experiencing some specific pain in your gums and jaw, you may be wondering if you [...]

Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth2026-06-18T02:48:51-04:00

Senior Dentistry: Embrace Healthy Aging

2026-06-19T01:03:27-04:00

Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true!  While it can be frustrating to watch your health change as you age, you don’t have to accept poor oral health and tooth loss as just an inevitable part of the aging process. Your oral health is [...]

Senior Dentistry: Embrace Healthy Aging2026-06-19T01:03:27-04:00

Hate Flossing? 6 Flossing Alternatives Dentists Recommend

2026-09-22T03:29:13-04:00

Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Dale Hardy, DMD, Cornerstone Dentistry, Anderson. Last updated September 2026. Quick answer: The best alternatives to flossing are interdental brushes, water flossers, soft rubber picks, floss picks and pre-threaded flossers. A 2019 Cochrane review found interdental brushes may be more effective than string floss, and the ADA notes water [...]

Hate Flossing? 6 Flossing Alternatives Dentists Recommend2026-09-22T03:29:13-04:00

What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?

2026-06-18T01:46:53-04:00

Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is very important for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to [...]

What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?2026-06-18T01:46:53-04:00

Dental Insurance FAQ: The Basics

2026-06-18T03:23:36-04:00

At Cornerstone Dentistry, we understand that dental insurance can be a tricky thing to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in and of itself. Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson wants every Anderson patient to have [...]

Dental Insurance FAQ: The Basics2026-06-18T03:23:36-04:00
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