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Malocclusion: Sometimes It Bites
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Malocclusion: Sometimes It Bites

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:30-04:00

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 [...]

Malocclusion: Sometimes It BitesCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:30-04:00

Adult Braces: What to Expect at Your First Appointment
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Adult Braces: What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Cornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:31-04:00

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 AppointmentCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:31-04:00

Finding Your Oasis: Food & Drinks for Dry Mouth
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Finding Your Oasis: Food & Drinks for Dry Mouth

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

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 [...]

Finding Your Oasis: Food & Drinks for Dry MouthCornerstone Dentistry2024-08-03T00:32:32-04:00

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