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What are Sealants?
- posted: Sep. 20, 2022
Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read More
Cleaning Your Teeth—Time for a Refresher Course!
- posted: Sep. 13, 2022
Let’s face it, by now, brushing our teeth is something we pretty much do on auto-pilot. A quick brush after breakfast, a minute or so at night, floss when we Read More
What was your favorite part of summer?
- posted: Sep. 06, 2022
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read More
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
- posted: Aug. 30, 2022
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read More
Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
- posted: Aug. 23, 2022
It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read More
Dental Filling Options
- posted: Aug. 16, 2022
You’ve made an appointment at our GAFFNEY, South Carolina office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a Read More
Caring for Your Night Guard
- posted: Aug. 09, 2022
You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily Read More
What is a root canal?
- posted: Aug. 02, 2022
A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read More
Why should I have my child’s wisdom teeth removed?
- posted: Jul. 26, 2022
The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some Read More
The Evolution of the Toothbrush
- posted: Jul. 19, 2022
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read More
Infant Teething Remedies: What Might Help—And What to Avoid
- posted: Jul. 12, 2022
Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty Read More
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
For many of our patients at Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from Read More
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
For many of our patients at Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from Read More
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
For many of our patients at Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from Read More
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
- posted: Jul. 05, 2022
For many of our patients at Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from Read More
Fun Facts for the Fourth
- posted: Jun. 28, 2022
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read More
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