Dentist

Dr. Dale Hardy is the founder of Cornerstone Dentistry, serving patients in Anderson since 1999. IN ALMOST 30 YEARS of practicing dentistry in Anderson I’ve seen and experienced a lot of things. People from all walks of life and experience generally have the same barriers; time, fear, and money, to different degrees. Let [...]

If you've ever sat in a dental office and thought, "Wait a minute—I have Delta Dental. Why am I still paying out of pocket?" you're not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common frustrations we hear from patients in Anderson and throughout Upstate South Carolina. Many people assume dental insurance works like [...]

Dental emergencies are stressful enough without wondering what the bill is going to look like. A lot of patients in Anderson call dental offices asking some version of the same question: “How much is this emergency visit actually going to cost me?” And usually, they’re calling while: dealing with severe tooth pain trying to get [...]

A lot of Anderson workers do not realize they are grinding their teeth. They just know they wake up with: sore jaws headaches sensitive teeth chipped enamel tightness near the temples neck tension teeth that feel “tired” in the morning Then we ask a few questions: “Are you under more stress lately?” “Do you work [...]

Here’s the honest answer most patients want: Most dental hygienists tend to prefer electric toothbrushes for themselves and their families — not because manual toothbrushes are bad, but because electric brushes make it easier to brush well every day. That said, a manual toothbrush can absolutely work if you use it correctly. At Cornerstone Dentistry [...]