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Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by the doctor. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. the doctor and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our GAFFNEY, South Carolina office, now is an excellent time to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well? Athletes of Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

At Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA, we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Craig S. Read more