Dental Insights

Dr. Wright takes a deep dive into some of the most talked about dental services. For more information, we encourage everyone to call us at 304.267.6059

What Are the Early Signs That You May Need a Dental Crown?

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Maintaining optimal dental health is key to promoting excellent general health. Your dental health affects your overall well-being, your confidence, your appearance, your smile, and your quality of life. If you need dental care in Martinsburg, WV, whether preventative treatments…

When Should You See a Dentist for Persistent Bad Breath?

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While morning breath is common, it’s unusual for bad breath to persist throughout the day, especially if you are following good oral hygiene practices. If your halitosis is an issue even with gum, mints, and thorough oral hygiene, it’s time…

Root Canal for a Cavity: Understanding the Connection

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Maintaining optimal oral health is a cornerstone of overall well-being. At Cornerstone Dental, serving the Martinsburg, WV area, we emphasize the importance of comprehensive dental care to prevent and treat issues such as cavities. In some cases, when a cavity…

Can a Root Canal Save my Tooth?

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Before the advent of modern dentistry an injured or diseased tooth was typically pulled, but today a tooth can often be saved through endodontic treatment also known as root canal therapy. Endodontic therapy is a highly specialized branch of dentistry…

The Importance of X-Rays

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What are dental bitewings? Does the dentist really need them? Bitewings are four diagnostic x-rays that are typically taken once a year and allow us to see between the spaces of the molars and premolars.  Because these spaces can’t be…

Why a quality dental restoration is important.

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Is a dental filling or a crown done by one dentist the same as the next?  Ask any experienced dental assistant and you’ll get a resounding no.  Like most things in life there are varying degrees of quality. So what…

Why is my dentist concerned with my blood pressure?

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High blood pressure continues to be on the rise and currently affects over 1 in 4 Americans.  Left untreated high blood pressure can lead to a whole host of health issues including heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.  So let’s…

I have a missing tooth. Should I get a bridge or implant?

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Patients seeking a permanent solution to a missing tooth often have trouble choosing between a bridge and an implant. While both solutions help restore functionality and save your smile we wanted to provide some insights into the pros and cons…

What’s the Going Rate for the Tooth Fairy in 2017? 

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When I was a kid, we were lucky if we got 50 cents per tooth from the Tooth Fairy. Do you know what the average payment is these days? $4.66 per tooth. If you haven’t guessed it, payments from the…

I Have a Cracked Tooth

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Are you feeling a sharp pain in one of your teeth when you bite down or when you eat or drink something? Your first thought might be, “Oh, great, a cavity,” but if the pain disappears quickly or seems to…

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