Could your oral health habits use a spring cleaning? Dr. John D. Beckwith and our team at Cornerstone Dental are committed to helping you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile by offering comprehensive family dental care services. Since good oral health starts with your daily routine at home, we’ve put together a handy checklist to help guide you in the right […]
Good dental habits start at an early age. By educating your children about how to take care of their teeth, as well as helping them carry out these routines, you are supporting their long-term oral health. Our goal at Cornerstone Dental is to help families understand the best ways to preserve their children’s healthy teeth and instill good habits for […]
Implant dentistry is a specialty that is constantly evolving, and to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements, Dr. John D. Beckwith regularly undergoes continuing education. This past December, he attended a course at the Zimmer Institute East in Parsippany, New Jersey. As a faculty member of the Institute, Dr. Beckwith also taught a section of the course covering surgical techniques […]
Porcelain veneers and dental crowns are two popular methods of improving teeth that are structurally or cosmetically damaged. While both solutions can enhance the form and function of the affected tooth, porcelain veneers and crowns are usually chosen for slightly different reasons. A porcelain veneers is a very thin layer of porcelain-based material fixed to the front of the damaged […]
A missing tooth can do more damage than simply leaving a gap in your smile. When missing teeth are not replaced, more complicated problems can develop, such as bone loss, gum disease, or poor occlusion. Though dental implants and bridges can both successfully restore the form and function of the smile, each has distinct advantages. Dental implants look and act […]
A missing tooth can cause a number of problems, impacting more than just the aesthetics of your smile. When left untreated, the gap left behind by a missing tooth can increase the risk of gum disease, bone loss, malocclusion, and shifting facial bones. By replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant or bridge, form and function can be fully […]
Have you heard about Cornerstone Health yet? This is our private insurance program designed exclusively for patients at Cornerstone Dental! Since cost is often a major factor that hinders people from going to the dentist to get the care they need, our team is proud to offer in-house insurance to make paying for dental care a more affordable and manageable […]
At Cornerstone Dental, we treat your family as if they were our own. Our experienced dentists and friendly staff are here to provide routine care and treatments for all members of the family – both young and old. We are committed to helping patients of all ages achieve healthy, beautiful teeth for the long-term. Since many of the same dental […]
Dental implants are often considered the best possible replacement option for lost teeth. This is due to their ability to replace the entire tooth – from the surface down to the root – restoring both the form and function of the missing tooth. While dental implants are a highly beneficial solution for individuals experiencing tooth loss, not everyone is a […]
As you recover from your dental implants procedure, it can be helpful to understand what to expect to give you peace of mind and ensure you are healing properly. While every patient’s recovery varies slightly, it is normal to experience some degree of tenderness, swelling, and discomfort. Dr. John Beckwith will prescribe medication to control any pain you have, as […]
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