Oral Surgery

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 [...]

Nicknamed for the fact that they come into your mouth and your life by the time you are mature and supposedly “wise”, wisdom teeth are simply the last set of molars that grow furthest back in your mouth. If you’re experiencing some specific pain in your gums and jaw, you may be wondering if you [...]

Have you ever heard someone say, “I would rather have a root canal”? Most of us are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Cornerstone Dentistry would like to set the record straight and talk about how root canals can do some serious dental good. Root Canals Save Teeth Here [...]

The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and much more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an effective treatment plan, nothing beats [...]

We’ve all had a toothache at some point or another. While you should always consult your Anderson dentist, it’s not always a serious problem. Often, the issue can be fixed with a filling or a root canal. However, many Anderson residents have found themselves in a situation where the tooth is not salvageable, and the [...]

Most Anderson folks have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or Dr. Hardy and Dr. Wilson have just shown you an x-ray with the dreaded third molars creeping into view. It’s common to hear patients ask how they are removed, but we [...]

Cold sore. Fever blister. Herpes simplex virus-1. These babies go by a lot of different names, but the experience is always the same: Tell-tale burning or itching near the lip Red bump appears a day or so later Bump becomes a cluster of blisters Blisters dry up and scab over The scab falls off The [...]