General Dentistry

According to the American Dental Association, at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. While helmets, shoulder pads, shin guards, and the like do a great job of protecting most of the body, Dr. Hardy and Dr. Wilson would like to make sure that every athlete knows how to keep [...]

Did you know the same plaque that decays your teeth can cause major heart problems? What if you could fight plaque and heart failure both by improving your oral health? Anderson dentists Dr. Dale Hardy and Dr. Andrew Wilson are here to tell you more! Someone dies from a heart attack every minute, according to [...]

What is Gum Disease? The short answer: gum disease is a common gum infection that can become very problematic, but you can prevent it! The long answer: all the tissues in your body have a self-defense mechanism called “inflammation.” When bacteria build up in your mouth, your gum tissue will inflame to try and kill [...]

Most of us in Anderson have experienced a toothache. At their mildest, toothaches may cause just enough discomfort to get on your nerves and disrupt your concentration, but at their worst, they can be debilitating. Because the pain feels like it’s coming from your tooth, it’s natural to assume that all toothaches are caused by [...]

You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Hardy and Dr. Wilson twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, we at Cornerstone Dentistry would like to take this opportunity to let Anderson residents in on some information you [...]

Gingivitis – very simply – is an inflammation of your gums. (Any time a medical term ends with “itis” it means inflammation.) Gingivitis varies in severity and can look a few different ways. Very bad gingivitis leads to periodontal (gum) disease. Gingivitis is common and affects many, rather, most adults. But with good oral hygiene [...]