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The Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns.
Smokeless tobacco comes in
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Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.
After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor
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Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 30, 2023.
That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD.
It's not clear what causes TMD.
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Memorial Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 23, 2023.
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as
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Protect Your Enamel from Dental Erosion
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 16, 2023.
We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s
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Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 09, 2023.
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning
We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their
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May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 02, 2023.
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family
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Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.
the doctor and our team at Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to
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Every Day is Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a
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Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our GAFFNEY, South Carolina office for checkups and necessary dental
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This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two
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Educational and Entertaining Enamel Experiments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.
Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong. In fact, enamel just happens to be
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Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make
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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
At Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to
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Dental Sealants for Baby Teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Perhaps you’ve heard your friends talking about dental sealants, and how well they prevent cavities. And as soon as your child’s permanent molars come in, you absolutely plan to make
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