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Dr. Roberts and Dr. Henderson want to remind our patients that our office offers thorough oral cancer screenings as part of our comprehensive dental health services. Oral cancer screenings help us catch the early signs of oral cancer before they progress to a more advanced stage. Regular screenings are your first line of defense againstRead more

Do you feel self-conscious about your smile and have problems eating because of your missing teeth? A dental implant is a tooth replacement solution that can change your life for the better. Here are just four of the many reasons to consider dental implants: 1. Dental Implants Look Like Real Teeth A dental implant looksRead more

As we have re-opened our practice after the COVID-19 stay at home orders, I want to inform you and assure you of the additional procedures and precautions we are taking to keep you safe and healthy.   Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)   We will look different than the last time you visited us. We willRead more

Whether you wear metal braces, ceramic braces or lingual braces, you need to know how to best care for your teeth during orthodontic treatment. If you take care of your braces properly, it will make them much more comfortable and effective, meaning you’re a step closer to the perfect smile each day! What can youRead more

To all of our CornerStone Dental family:   As all of you are keenly aware, we are certainly in unprecedented times.  Although delaying your dental visit is something we always caution against, COVID-19 has left us with no choice but to postpone routine and non-emergency appointments.   Your health and safety, and that of yourRead more

February is National Children’s Oral Health Month!   To celebrate, let’s explore when a child should start visiting our office.   Ideally, the best time to start visiting the dentist is when your child’s first baby teeth start to erupt. This first visit is all about familiarization – not actual treatment. It’s OK to bringRead more

Once you’ve scheduled the surgery, you may wonder what to eat after a tooth extraction. And as you might expect, soft foods are ideal during the first few days of recovery. What are good choices? 1. Eat: Ice Cream – Unless you have particularly sensitive teeth, ice cream tops of the list of what to eatRead more

Whether due to an injury, deterioration, or gum disease, it can be distressing to lose a tooth. If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that’s not visible to others when you speak or smile, you may be thinking that you can pass by not replacing it. Surely, it will feel weird and uncomfortable for aRead more

Participating in sports helps us keep our bodies healthy, but it can also mean an increased occurrence of dental injuries. No matter what sport or skill level, athletes need to take care of their teeth, both on and off the field. Most athletes are careful about what they eat and their workout routines. Part ofRead more

Expiring Dental Benefits – Use Them or Lose Them You’ve paid your dental premiums all year, so take advantage of your expiring dental benefits. Unused benefits simply go away if not used by the patient. Don’t let that happen to you! Most current insurance policies expire on December 31st of this year, so your unusedRead more