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

Dr. Andrew Wilson DMD2025-09-22T05:27:55-04:00

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 ProtectionDr. Andrew Wilson DMD2025-09-22T05:27:55-04:00

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

Dr. Andrew Wilson DMD2025-09-22T21:04:11-04:00

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 LifeDr. Andrew Wilson DMD2025-09-22T21:04:11-04:00

Oral Cancer – Prevention & Early Detection
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Oral Cancer – Prevention & Early Detection

Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:04:21-04:00

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 DetectionDr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:04:21-04:00

DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown
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DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown

Dr. Andrew Wilson DMD2025-09-22T21:04:31-04:00

DDS and DMD are both recognized designations for dental professionals. 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 difference is, and how this will affect your dental care. At Cornerstone Dentistry, we love to spread the word [...]

DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree BreakdownDr. Andrew Wilson DMD2025-09-22T21:04:31-04:00

Is it Time to Straighten?
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Is it Time to Straighten?

Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:04:52-04:00

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 [...]

Is it Time to Straighten?Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:04:52-04:00

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

Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:05:07-04:00

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 SourDr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:05:07-04:00

Are You Singing the Toothache Blues?
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Are You Singing the Toothache Blues?

Dr. Andrew Wilson DMD2025-09-22T21:05:38-04:00

Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Although we do enjoy spending quality time with our patients at Cornerstone Dentistry, we don’t want any Anderson residents to have to undergo unnecessary dental procedures. A toothache can indicate a much more [...]

Are You Singing the Toothache Blues?Dr. Andrew Wilson DMD2025-09-22T21:05:38-04:00

Sugar: Teeth’s Worst Nightmare
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Sugar: Teeth’s Worst Nightmare

Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:06:01-04:00

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? [...]

Sugar: Teeth’s Worst NightmareDr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:06:01-04:00

Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse?
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Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse?

Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:07:33-04:00

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. [...]

Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse?Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:07:33-04:00

Dentists Are Doctors, Too!
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Dentists Are Doctors, Too!

Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:08:55-04:00

There are many kinds of doctors—Doctors of English, Doctors of Philosophy, Doctors of Medicine, Dr. Pepper… (wink). Of course, when we use the term doctor, we most often mean a physician or Doctor of Medicine. But did you know that dentists are doctors, too? Every doctor has a specialty, and a dentist’s specialty is oral [...]

Dentists Are Doctors, Too!Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2025-09-22T21:08:55-04:00