The moment you walk into Cornerstone Dentistry, youll notice our atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, and theres a good chance youll hear laughter. Our team of professionals is dedicated to making your visits pleasant. We genuinely care about the relationships we build as we provide the highest quality dental care possible.
Dr. Hardy loves being a dentist because it gives him the opportunity to change lives for the better. His original college degrees were a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering and Science from Clemson University in 1990 and an M.S. in the same field, granted by Pennsylvania State University in 1993. He followed up by graduating near the top of his dental school class at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1997. Applying his knowledge of materials and problem solving in the medical profession is deeply satisfying to him.
Dr. Hardy established Cornerstone Family Dentistry in 1999 and feels blessed to say that his love for dentistry has only grown in the years since. While he enjoys general dentistry because helping patients achieve optimal oral health is rewarding for both he and his patients, he also takes a keen interest in changing lives through the restoration and creation of beautiful smiles with cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Hardy and his wife Annette have three boys, Ben, Grayson, and Will. The family enjoys sports, traveling, camping, boating, and doing anything outdoors together. The Hardy family actively pursue Gods will in their lives and are members of the New Covenant Church.
Dr. Wilsons passion for dentistry expands through listening to his patients, building comprehensive treatment plans, and restoring their dental health. He takes great pride in observing how his work positively affects patients quality of life.
Dr. Wilson graduated from Clemson University in 2006 with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, then completed my Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2011. He is committed to continuing education and has far exceeded the number of hours necessary for licensure. He is especially interested in cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. He currently attends the Spear Institute, which teaches comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dentistry at the highest level of excellence. His other accomplishments include training in bone grafting techniques and surgical placement of dental implants.
Dr. Wilson is married to his beautiful wife Ashley, and together they have four children. When he isnt in the office, he enjoys fly-fishing, fly-tying, hunting, working in the yard, and spending time with his family. The Wilson family are members of New Covenant Church in Anderson. It is Dr. Wilsons strong desire to glorify God through the pursuit of excellence in the vocation of dentistry.
Tamara has been with Cornerstone since 2001. With more than 20 years of experience, she is confident in her ability to put patients at ease and encourage them to maintain healthy, beautiful smiles. Our patients look forward to Tamaras warm welcome and joyful attitude.
Rita is a hometown girl from Anderson who has been with Cornerstone since 2011. She received her dental hygienist training from Greenville Technical College and holds additional nitrous oxide certification. Rita is married with three daughters and enjoys camping and outdoor activities with her family. Her favorite part of being a dental hygienist is learning about people and their families, and coaching them to better overall health. Rita puts patients at ease during treatment with her calming personality.
Noralee grew up in Upstate New York and has lived in South Carolina since 2004. She received her Dental Hygiene training at Corning Community College in NY and SCs Greenville Technical College, and holds additional certifications in anesthesia and CPR. Noralee enjoys hiking, bicycling, baking, and spending time with her husband Wade, son Micah, and the rest of her family and friends. Her favorite part of working at Cornerstone is helping patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles through exceptional service, and providing patients with tools for following effective hygiene routines at home.
Charley graduated from Tri-County Technical College with an AA degree in Expanded Duty Dental Assisting. She has been a member of the Cornerstone team since 1999 and is skilled in all areas of dentistry, from fillings to the most complex cosmetic procedures. The best part of the job for Charley is talking and laughing with our patients during their visits.
Brittany has been with the Cornerstone team since 2012. She brings plenty of laughter to our group! Brittany is passionate about her job and skilled in all areas of dental assisting, from making temporary crowns to TMJ appliances. Brittany has a special gift for making patients feel comfortable in the dental chair with her genuine concern for their well-being.
Alyssa was born in Rockford, Michigan and moved to Belton, SC when she was ten. She received her dental assistant training from Greenville Technical College and holds certifications in CPR and x-rays. Alyssa is married with a son and loves hanging out with her family, as well as fixing up and renovating their house together. Alyssa also does photography on the side. Her favorite part of working at Cornerstone is helping you feel confident about your smile!
Amy was born and raised in Florida, but followed her extended family to Anderson in 2004 when her triplet daughters were babies. She also has two nearly-grown sons and has been with Cornerstone since 2010. Amy has over 25 years of bookkeeping experience. She loves laid-back Anderson and music of any kind. Amy is full of joy and her laughter is often heard throughout the office.
Do you or a partner struggle to get a full nights rest because of chronic, loud snoring? Do you feel like your quality of sleep is poor no matter what time youre going to bed and waking up the next day? These could be signs of sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder. You might be surprised to hear that a solution to your suffering could be waiting for you at Cornerstone Dentistry.
There are three types of sleep apnea: Obstructive, Central, or Mixed/Complex. Dr. Hardy is able to help treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which is the most common form and relates to airway obstruction instead of communication barriers between the brain and breathing muscles. An apnea is an increment of time in which breathing is severely reduced or stops altogether. When this occurs during sleep, the time your body is supposed to be recovering and processing the events of your day, it can lead to serious and even deadly side-effects.
On a surface level, it might seem like sleep apnea is more of a nuisance than a hazard to your health. However, if you think about how crucial restful sleep is and how your body reacts to a lack of it, its easy to see how the following consequences can befall you if you forgo treatment:
While the standard treatment for sleep apnea is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine, many patients struggle with them. It involves wearing a mask that will manually push air in and out of your lungs, but this mask can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and noisy, too. Because of this, patients dont experience the kind of restful sleep they were hoping for.
Absolutely! Dr. Hardy is able to custom-fit an oral appliance that comfortably adjusts your lower jaw and prevents the base of your tongue from blocking your airway. After a thorough examination of your teeth and mouth that includes x-rays and impressions, a SomnoDent MAS will be fabricated for you to wear at night. Youll still be able to fully open and close your mouth, yawn, drink, speak clearly, and best of all reclaim restful sleep!
Need some reassurance? The SomnoDent has been independently studied and demonstrated significant clinical benefits, with 91% of patients reporting improvement in their quality of sleep. The device is made with the highest quality acrylic and is durable while offering unparalleled comfort. The SomnoDent also comes with a warranty against manufacturing defects, so you can have full confidence in the product.