Sleep Apnea

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Sleep Apnea, TMD/TMJ, and Dental Technology

2024-01-23T22:44:34-05:00

In recent years, dental technology has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing how we diagnose and treat various health conditions, including sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD/TMJ).  These disorders can have a significant impact on one's quality of life. Still, with the help of cutting-edge dental technology, dental professionals are better equipped than ever [...]

Sleep Apnea, TMD/TMJ, and Dental Technology2024-01-23T22:44:34-05:00

Relief from Dry, Chapped & Cracked Lips

2024-08-03T00:32:37-04:00

We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year; it’s not uncommon to see lips suffering from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Cornerstone Dentistry we keep abreast of the oral health needs of Anderson, so here are a [...]

Relief from Dry, Chapped & Cracked Lips2024-08-03T00:32:37-04:00

The Tooth About Teeth Grinding

2024-08-03T00:32:43-04:00

Headaches in Anderson are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth grinding. At Cornerstone Dentistry, [...]

The Tooth About Teeth Grinding2024-08-03T00:32:43-04:00

Why Does My Jaw Hurt?

2024-08-03T00:32:46-04:00

If your jaw clicks when it opens, or you can’t fully open it, or you have pain in your face and trouble chewing, then you’re among the 15% of Americans who have chronic jaw pain. Your jaw joint is called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. The name comes from the jaw’s role to connect your [...]

Why Does My Jaw Hurt?2024-08-03T00:32:46-04:00

What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?

2024-08-03T00:32:56-04:00

Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is very important for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to dry [...]

What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?2024-08-03T00:32:56-04:00

Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea? Get MAD!

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

We don’t mean the emotion, though you just might be feeling it if you or your loved ones have been losing sleep because of snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. MAD is the abbreviation for Mandibular Advancement Device, and it’s a type of oral appliance that could help you and your family experience restful sleep again. [...]

Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea? Get MAD!2024-08-03T00:33:08-04:00
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