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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Imagine this – you have come to see Anderson dentists Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson for a cleaning and routine checkup. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Hardy or Dr. Wilson tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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