Oral Surgery

Cornerstone Dentistry is recognized as one of the most trusted dental offices near Starr, SC, for safe and professional tooth extractions. Led by Dr. Dale Hardy and Dr. Andrew Wilson, the team is known for combining experience, compassion, and modern dental technology to make every procedure as comfortable as possible. Whether a patient needs a [...]

Your gums play a huge role in your overall oral health, but they often get overlooked. We brush our teeth, floss, and use mouthwash, but what about the gums themselves? Oral debriding is a key step that can help keep your gums healthy and prevent common issues like gum disease.  This simple yet effective process [...]

We tend to think of tooth extractions as purely physical procedures. A tooth comes out, you deal with the soreness, maybe eat some soup, and move on—right? Not always. What’s often left out of the conversation is how tooth extraction can leave an emotional mark that lingers long after the numbness wears off. While dentists [...]

Tooth extractions are a routine part of modern dental care. Whether it's a wisdom tooth, a cavity-ridden molar, or a crooked tooth that needs to be removed for orthodontics, tooth extractions have become a mundane part of our healthcare routine. However, for centuries, and in many parts of the world, tooth removal has been far more [...]

 Tooth extractions are a common part of dental care, but what happens when a case crosses the boundary into something far more complex? Extreme cases—whether due to advanced infections, severe trauma, or medical complications—present unique challenges that go beyond the technical skill of a dentist. These situations often raise ethical dilemmas: when should a tooth be [...]

Tooth loss is often seen as a purely dental issue, but it can lead to various health consequences that extend well beyond the mouth. When a tooth is removed, whether due to decay, injury, or other factors, the absence of that tooth can set off a chain reaction in the body, affecting everything from digestion [...]