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Is It Time for Braces Already?
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Is It Time for Braces Already?

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:33-04:00

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?Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:33-04:00

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

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:34-04:00

What is “Buy-Up” Dental Insurance? “Buy-up” dental insurance allows enrollees with group insurance to “buy-up” to more generous benefits by paying higher monthly premiums and receiving more comprehensive dental coverage in return. The differences between “regular” and “buy-up” dental coverages are easy to pinpoint when benefit summaries of the plans are viewed side by side: [...]

“Buy-Up” Dental Insurance: A Little Extra ProtectionCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:34-04:00

DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown
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DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown

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

If you are looking for a dentist in Anderson, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees – DDS and DMD. Perhaps you’ve noticed that there are far more of one than the other, or maybe they are split 50/50. Either way, you’re probably wondering what the [...]

DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree BreakdownCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:35-04:00

Lemon Juice – The Good, The Bad, & The Sour
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Lemon Juice – The Good, The Bad, & The Sour

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:36-04:00

In a great tale of opposites, lemon juice can be both acidic and basic, or alkaline. Read on to find out why people are talking about this, and what it means for your oral and overall health. What Is pH & Why Does It Matter? Drinking lemon juice (usually diluted in a glass of water [...]

Lemon Juice – The Good, The Bad, & The SourCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:36-04:00

Are You Singing the Toothache Blues?
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Are You Singing the Toothache Blues?

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

Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Although we do enjoy spending quality time with our patients at Cornerstone Dentistry, we don’t want any Anderson residents to have to undergo unnecessary dental procedures. A toothache can indicate a much more [...]

Are You Singing the Toothache Blues?Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:38-04:00

Sugar: Teeth’s Worst Nightmare
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Sugar: Teeth’s Worst Nightmare

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:39-04:00

People in the United States eat more sugar than any other country in the world. (Fortunately, we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) You hear it all the time: “sugar rots your teeth.” But is it true? What exactly does sugar do to your teeth and why is it so bad? [...]

Sugar: Teeth’s Worst NightmareCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:39-04:00

Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse?
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Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse?

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:40-04:00

We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are aware of. [...]

Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse?Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:40-04:00

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

Can Plaque Cause Tooth Loss?
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Can Plaque Cause Tooth Loss?

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:43-04:00

If you’ve ever gone too long between brushing your teeth, you know how slimy and dirty your teeth can feel. Some people lovingly call this layer of grime “teeth sweaters.” But it has a real name: plaque. Plaque is common but it can cause poor oral health if you ignore it. Read below for more [...]

Can Plaque Cause Tooth Loss?Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:43-04:00

Can I Recycle My Toothbrush?
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Can I Recycle My Toothbrush?

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

Take a look around your bathroom and you’re likely to see a lot of products in plastic packaging. Paper boxes and toilet paper rolls are easily recycled in your bin at home, but what about the tricky stuff like toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes? Your Anderson dentists Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson has the answers! Toothbrush [...]

Can I Recycle My Toothbrush?Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:44-04:00