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Gum Recession Could Have Long-Range Consequences For Your Dental Health
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Anonymous
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
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Thanksgiving
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Anonymous
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,
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Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
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Anonymous
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
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Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
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Anonymous
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
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Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
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Anonymous
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
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Straightening Your Teeth Could Rejuvenate Your Smile
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Anonymous
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
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Canker Sores and Stress
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Anonymous
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
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Get Ahead of Teeth Grinding to Avoid Harm to Your Teeth
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Anonymous
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
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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A Little Fluoride Goes a Long Way in Protecting Your Family's Teeth
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Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
A popular Sixties-era hair cream touted their product with the tagline, "A little dab'll do ya!" In other words, it didn't take much to make your hair look awesome.
Something
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Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 28, 2021.
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it.
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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Fluoride Treatments Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 23, 2021.
When it comes to helping your child avoid tooth decay, it's all hands on deck. Tooth decay can not only harm their current set of primary teeth, but the
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Aging and Dental Health
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
What’s life like for the average 60-year-old today? It’s complicated! We travel. Or we work out. Or we relax with friends. We pursue favorite hobbies or we develop new ones.
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What You Need To Know To Choose the Right Dental Crown
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 18, 2021.
In the realm of dental restorations, not all crowns are alike. And, one type isn't necessarily superior to the others. One type of crown may work better for a
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Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
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Anonymous
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries.
It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to
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