Dentist

If you've ever sat in a dental office and thought, "Wait a minute—I have Delta Dental. Why am I still paying out of pocket?" you're not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common frustrations we hear from patients in Anderson and throughout Upstate South Carolina. Many people assume dental insurance works like [...]

Dental emergencies are stressful enough without wondering what the bill is going to look like. A lot of patients in Anderson call dental offices asking some version of the same question: “How much is this emergency visit actually going to cost me?” And usually, they’re calling while: dealing with severe tooth pain trying to get [...]

A lot of Anderson workers do not realize they are grinding their teeth. They just know they wake up with: sore jaws headaches sensitive teeth chipped enamel tightness near the temples neck tension teeth that feel “tired” in the morning Then we ask a few questions: “Are you under more stress lately?” “Do you work [...]

Here’s the honest answer most patients want: Most dental hygienists tend to prefer electric toothbrushes for themselves and their families — not because manual toothbrushes are bad, but because electric brushes make it easier to brush well every day. That said, a manual toothbrush can absolutely work if you use it correctly. At Cornerstone Dentistry [...]

A lot of people say this quietly when they first sit down in the dental chair. Usually followed by: “I know it’s bad.” “You’re probably going to yell at me.” “I’ve been putting this off.” “I’m embarrassed.” At Cornerstone Dentistry in Anderson, SC, here’s what we usually tell patients: You are not the only person [...]