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The Advantages of Dental Implants: Restoring Missing Teeth with Confidence

2023-09-18T01:12:55-04:00

At Cornerstone Dentistry, we believe that everyone deserves a smile they can wear with pride. Whether you’re flashing a grin in a family photo, laughing at a friend’s joke, or meeting someone new for the first time, a full set of healthy teeth can make all the difference. For many, dental implants have become the [...]

The Advantages of Dental Implants: Restoring Missing Teeth with Confidence2023-09-18T01:12:55-04:00

Malocclusion: Sometimes It Bites

2023-05-10T16:25:10-04:00

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 surgical [...]

Malocclusion: Sometimes It Bites2023-05-10T16:25:10-04:00

Brushing with Braces: Cleaning Every Nook & Cranny

2023-05-10T16:23:14-04:00

If braces are in your future, or you have just had them placed, you may be wondering just how the heck to work around them when flossing and brushing. We’d love to calm your mind by reminding you those wires and brackets are temporary visitors, hanging out to help correct the bite and achieve a [...]

Brushing with Braces: Cleaning Every Nook & Cranny2023-05-10T16:23:14-04:00

Adult Braces: What to Expect at Your First Appointment

2023-04-04T16:12:15-04:00

Orthodontics Aren’t Just Kid Stuff The use of orthodontic appliances to improve smiles isn’t just for kids and teens anymore. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, about one million Americans and Canadians over the age of 18 wear braces or aligners, and the use of adult orthodontics rose 24 percent between 1989 and 2008. [...]

Adult Braces: What to Expect at Your First Appointment2023-04-04T16:12:15-04:00

Six Months to a Straighter Smile

2023-04-04T16:14:00-04:00

Six Month Smiles® is a short-term orthodontic treatment that adds some updated twists to traditional braces—with average treatment times of only six months! No one loves the way metal wires and brackets look, and for teens and adults who are concerned about the appearance of their smile during orthodontic treatment, the clear brackets and tooth-colored [...]

Six Months to a Straighter Smile2023-04-04T16:14:00-04:00

Finding Your Oasis: Food & Drinks for Dry Mouth

2023-03-03T15:16:58-05:00

Xerostomia is the technical term for dry mouth, the condition that results from absent or reduced saliva flow. It is not a disease on its own, but it may be a side effect of medication or radiation treatments.  Xerostomia affects about 20% of the elderly population—not because of their age, but due to the increased [...]

Finding Your Oasis: Food & Drinks for Dry Mouth2023-03-03T15:16:58-05:00

Is It Time for Braces Already?

2023-03-03T15:20:34-05:00

These days, people of all ages receive orthodontic treatment, but many of us still associate braces with the awkward and angsty pre-teen and teen years. While some kids are excited about braces because they know some “cool” teenagers who have them, others may worry about how braces might look or feel. Mom and Dad are [...]

Is It Time for Braces Already?2023-03-03T15:20:34-05:00

Dental Implants: A Brief History of Tooth Replacement Innovation

2023-03-03T15:24:24-05:00

Today’s dental implants boast a long-term success rate of near 97%. Because implants support surrounding teeth, encourage new tissue growth and continued bone formation, and give patients back full chewing ability and a complete smile, they have become the industry standard for tooth replacement. Today, your Anderson dentists, Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson at Cornerstone [...]

Dental Implants: A Brief History of Tooth Replacement Innovation2023-03-03T15:24:24-05:00

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

2023-03-03T15:28:38-05:00

When it comes to dental insurance, it seems like there can be as many (or more) questions as there are answers. Even when you are fortunate enough to have dental insurance, navigating its use can still be very confusing. Many people don’t give their dental insurance a second thought – until the day comes when [...]

“Buy-Up” Dental Insurance: A Little Extra Protection2023-03-03T15:28:38-05:00

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

2023-03-03T15:38:28-05:00

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 Life2023-03-03T15:38:28-05:00
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