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Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our GAFFNEY, South Carolina office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read more

Author: Anonymous 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

Author: Anonymous 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

Author: Anonymous 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

Author: Anonymous 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

Author: 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, Read more

Author: 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 Read more

Author: 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 Read more

Author: 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 Read more