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Life After Extraction: How Tooth Loss Affects the Body Beyond the Mouth
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Life After Extraction: How Tooth Loss Affects the Body Beyond the Mouth

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-11-14T03:55:47-05:00

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 [...]

Life After Extraction: How Tooth Loss Affects the Body Beyond the MouthCornerstone Dentistry2024-11-14T03:55:47-05:00

Post-Tooth Extraction Discomfort: What to Expect with Dentures and Aligners
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Post-Tooth Extraction Discomfort: What to Expect with Dentures and Aligners

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-09-17T23:46:26-04:00

Getting a tooth pulled can be a nerve-wracking experience, but knowing what comes next can ease some of that anxiety. After tooth extraction, it's common to experience a bit of discomfort—especially when adjusting to new dentures or aligners. Whether it’s a bit of soreness, swelling, or just getting used to the feel of something foreign [...]

Post-Tooth Extraction Discomfort: What to Expect with Dentures and AlignersCornerstone Dentistry2024-09-17T23:46:26-04:00

How Regular Teeth Cleanings Help Prevent Gum Disease
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How Regular Teeth Cleanings Help Prevent Gum Disease

Cornerstone Dentistry2023-12-29T00:24:54-05:00

Oral health is crucial to our overall well-being, often overshadowed by other health priorities. However, maintaining a healthy mouth, especially through regular teeth cleanings, is essential in preventing gum disease. health. How Often Should I Get Teeth Cleanings? Regular dental cleanings are essential for maintaining oral health as they prevent the accumulation of plaque and [...]

How Regular Teeth Cleanings Help Prevent Gum DiseaseCornerstone Dentistry2023-12-29T00:24:54-05:00

Mouth Ulcers: When to Visit the Dentist for Treatment
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Mouth Ulcers: When to Visit the Dentist for Treatment

Cornerstone Dentistry2023-12-08T02:34:44-05:00

Mouth ulcers, those small and often painful sores inside the mouth, can be more than just a nuisance. It is essential to understand what causes them, how long they last, and when they signal a more significant issue. This knowledge helps manage the discomfort and guides you on when to seek professional dental care. What [...]

Mouth Ulcers: When to Visit the Dentist for TreatmentCornerstone Dentistry2023-12-08T02:34:44-05:00

Malocclusion: Sometimes It Bites
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Malocclusion: Sometimes It Bites

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:30-04:00

Malocclusion is the dental term for misaligned teeth, a common condition affecting about 200,000 people in the United States every year. Many seek cosmetic solutions to feel better about their smiles, but there are also negative health consequences including pain and discomfort that result from improperly aligned teeth. The most severe cases may require [...]

Malocclusion: Sometimes It BitesCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:30-04:00

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

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:35-04:00

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 DetectionCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:35-04:00

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Heart
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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Heart

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:38-04:00

We all know that it’s important to take care of our health, but that’s often easier said than done. Health and hygiene routines are an investment of your time every day. So, wouldn’t it be great if you could accomplish more by actually doing less? As it turns out, when it comes to oral health [...]

Healthy Mouth, Healthy HeartCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:38-04:00

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

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:42-04:00

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!Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:42-04:00

HPV & Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know
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HPV & Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:44-04:00

We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in our community, and as dental care professionals, we feel it our duty to educate you on how to be as safe and healthy [...]

HPV & Oral Cancer: What You Need to KnowCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:44-04:00

Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Bleeding Gums
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Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Bleeding Gums

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:50-04:00

One of the most common and destructive myths about oral health is that it’s normal for gums to bleed. Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson would like everyone in Anderson to know that this is not the case! Imagine if we weren’t talking about gums—should any part of your body start to bleed whenever you touch [...]

Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Bleeding GumsCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:50-04:00