Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant
Read more
My Blog
-
Socket Preservation
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant
Read more
-
Your Dentist May Be Able To Provide You With a Sleep Apnea Solution
posted: Dec. 17, 2021.
Morning tiredness, brain fog and snoring are just some of the indicators of a medical condition known as sleep apnea. And, it's worse than waking up on the wrong Read more -
What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a
Read more
-
4 Things You Can Do to Foster Better Oral Health for a Person With Disabilities
posted: Dec. 12, 2021.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people around the world have a disability. That's one in eight individuals of all ages who may need assistance Read more -
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
Read more
-
Veneers May Not Be a Good Option for a Teenager
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
People love dental veneers—those thin, porcelain shells bonded to teeth to mask stains and blemishes. For a relatively modest price, they can vastly improve a smile. But what if it's Read more -
Do You Have Enough Supporting Bone for an Implant?
posted: Dec. 02, 2021.
Upgrades can be exciting—moving on to a larger house, the latest smartphone, or maybe a new car. And, the same can apply with tooth replacements: Maybe you're ready now Read more -
Dental Infections
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
the doctor and our team at Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are
Read more
-
Gum Recession Could Have Long-Range Consequences For Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 27, 2021.
We're all familiar with optical illusions, which our brain visually perceives in a way different from the actual reality. A kind of optical illusion may also happen in your Read more -
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the GAFFNEY,
Read more
-
Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
posted: Nov. 22, 2021.
Today's dentures are more comfortable, more functional and more life-like than ever before—so much so that you might forget you have them in. Even so, dentures do have some Read more -
Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 17, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read more -
Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is
Read more
-
Straightening Your Teeth Could Rejuvenate Your Smile
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
Advanced cosmetic dental techniques are helping people around the world achieve their dream smiles. But long before many of these procedures existed, straightening teeth with braces could make a Read more -
Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually
Read more
-
Get Ahead of Teeth Grinding to Avoid Harm to Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 07, 2021.
We like to think we're more prone to stress in our modern, fast-paced world than those who lived in "simpler" times, but a finding from the recent discovery of Read more
This website includes materials that are protected by copyright, or other proprietary rights. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use, as defined in the copyright laws, requires the written permission of the copyright owners.
Contact Us
Send Us an Email
Our Location
Find us on the map
Hours of Operation
Our Regular Schedule
Monday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday:
By Appointment
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed