Dental Insights

Dental work is an important part of maintaining your health, but you may be wondering how your dental visits could be affected by high blood pressure. Our team at Cornerstone Dental in Martinsburg, WV is passionate about offering safe, quality…

It’s common knowledge that brushing, flossing, and coming in for regular dental cleanings are all excellent ways to support your oral health. That said, there are even more ways you can easily improve your oral health, and drinking water can…

Insurance coverage is one of the most important resources you can use in daily life to save yourself from a major financial crisis. With insurance, you have guaranteed coverage for care and other emergencies, which can be vital when it…

Oral care and overall health are inextricably linked. Tooth infections cause pain. Gingivitis leads to plaque getting into the heart. Tooth loss can affect nutrition. To ensure your child is as healthy as possible, make sure their oral care routine…

Is it about time for your next visit to the dentist? It’s important that you don’t delay, because keeping up on your dental health is essential for your well-being. Here’s why getting dental treatment regularly is essential, as well as…

Visiting your dentist regularly is a crucial part of oral hygiene. A dentist can not only solve problems, but they can also help you prevent them. In the long run, this can save you a lot of money and pain.…

Staying up on your dental care becomes even more critical as we age.   Not only have our teeth and gums borne the impact of decades of wear and tear but as you age the likelihood of requiring a medical…

A tongue-tie, known medically as ankyloglossia (pronounced ang-kuh-loh-glaw-see-uh) is caused when the membrane that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth is unusually short and thick, reducing the mobility of the tongue. Tongue-ties are common…

Let’s be clear, a dental cleaning is something you do as part of your at home dental care routine when you brush and floss. However in our everyday interactions most of us refer to our dental hygiene visits simply as…

Tooth enamel is the hardest material in the human body. Enamel is a resilient surface composed of 96% mineral making it denser than any other tissue in the human body. While tooth enamel is both durable and resistant to damage,…