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Six Months to a Straighter Smile

2024-08-03T00:32:31-04:00

Six Month Smiles® is a short-term orthodontic treatment that adds some updated twists to traditional braces—with average treatment times of only six months! No one loves the way metal wires and brackets look, and for teens and adults who are concerned about the appearance of their smile during orthodontic treatment, the clear brackets and tooth-colored [...]

Six Months to a Straighter Smile2024-08-03T00:32:31-04:00

Finding Your Oasis: Food & Drinks for Dry Mouth

2024-08-03T00:32:32-04:00

Xerostomia is the technical term for dry mouth, the condition that results from absent or reduced saliva flow. It is not a disease on its own, but it may be a side effect of medication or radiation treatments.  Xerostomia affects about 20% of the elderly population—not because of their age, but due to the [...]

Finding Your Oasis: Food & Drinks for Dry Mouth2024-08-03T00:32:32-04:00

Is It Time for Braces Already?

2024-08-03T00:32:33-04:00

These days, people of all ages receive orthodontic treatment, but many of us still associate braces with the awkward and angsty pre-teen and teen years. While some kids are excited about braces because they know some “cool” teenagers who have them, others may worry about how braces might look or feel. Mom and Dad are [...]

Is It Time for Braces Already?2024-08-03T00:32:33-04:00

Dental Implants: A Brief History of Tooth Replacement Innovation

2024-08-13T23:36:36-04:00

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. Today, your Anderson dentists, Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson at Cornerstone [...]

Dental Implants: A Brief History of Tooth Replacement Innovation2024-08-13T23:36:36-04:00

“Buy-Up” Dental Insurance: A Little Extra Protection

2024-08-03T00:32:34-04:00

What is “Buy-Up” Dental Insurance? “Buy-up” dental insurance allows enrollees with group insurance to “buy-up” to more generous benefits by paying higher monthly premiums and receiving more comprehensive dental coverage in return. The differences between “regular” and “buy-up” dental coverages are easy to pinpoint when benefit summaries of the plans are viewed side by side: [...]

“Buy-Up” Dental Insurance: A Little Extra Protection2024-08-03T00:32:34-04:00

Filling in the Gaps: Restoring Your Smile & Quality of Life

2024-08-03T00:32:34-04:00

Life is full of unexpected surprises, and while we’d love for all of them to be smile-inducing, that’s not entirely realistic—and there may be many reasons you hide your smile. If you’re hiding your smile because of one or more missing teeth, we want you to know you’re not alone. In fact, 120 million people [...]

Filling in the Gaps: Restoring Your Smile & Quality of Life2024-08-03T00:32:34-04:00

Oral Cancer – Prevention & Early Detection

2024-08-03T00:32:35-04:00

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 [...]

Oral Cancer – Prevention & Early Detection2024-08-03T00:32:35-04:00

DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown

2024-08-03T00:32:35-04:00

If you are looking for a dentist in Anderson, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees – DDS and DMD. Perhaps you’ve noticed that there are far more of one than the other, or maybe they are split 50/50. Either way, you’re probably wondering what the [...]

DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown2024-08-03T00:32:35-04:00

Lemon Juice – The Good, The Bad, & The Sour

2024-08-03T00:32:36-04:00

In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking about this, and what it means for your oral and overall health. What Is pH & Why Does It Matter? Drinking lemon juice (usually diluted in a glass of water [...]

Lemon Juice – The Good, The Bad, & The Sour2024-08-03T00:32:36-04:00
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