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Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now.
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March is National Nutrition Month!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your
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Do You Have A Cavity?
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
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
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
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February is Heart Month
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
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What is biofilm?
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
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
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
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
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
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
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
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
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,
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Socket Preservation
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
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What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
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
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
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
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Dental Infections
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
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Thanksgiving
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,
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