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Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.
A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place. Read more
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.
It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read more
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Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more
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Improve your oral health with xylitol!
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.
Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read more
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How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.
Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more
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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of Read more
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Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read more
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Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more
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Courting Disaster
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.
When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more
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Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.
There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Carmel, Indiana office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing Read more
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
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Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Cornerstone Dentistry, Inc. ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking Read more
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Proper Flossing Techniques
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.
Of all the dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health, flossing is likely to be the one that troubles most people. Read more
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Let’s Talk About Fluoride
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.
So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure Read more
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Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
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Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.
Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can Read more