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Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
posted: Sep. 18, 2021.
Dentists extract millions of teeth each year, mostly because of disease. But sometimes a healthy tooth is removed to gain a more favorable, long-term dental health outcome. An example of Read more -
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want
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Take Care of Your Gums - And Your Gums Will Take Care of Your Teeth!
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.
Even masterpiece paintings need an appropriate frame. Likewise, our gums help bring out our teeth's beauty. But gums are more than enhancements for our smile appearance—they're also critical to good Read more -
You Need to Act Fast to Save a Loose Tooth
posted: Sep. 08, 2021.
Some things in life are almost guaranteed to make you go, "Uh, oh"—your car won't start, your a/c goes out, or, worse yet, you get an unexpected letter from Read more -
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are
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Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, Read more -
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Aug. 29, 2021.
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did Read more -
Care for Your Dentures
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria.
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more -
Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure. Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a Read more -
Mouthguard Q&A
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Today, the doctor and our team at Craig S. Karriker, DMD, PA thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them.
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Chronic Dry Mouth Is More Serious Than an Unpleasant Feeling
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
It's normal to have occasional mouth dryness—that "cotton mouth" feeling when you first wake up or after eating a spicy meal. It soon dissipates, though, leaving you no worse Read more -
Is periodontal disease contagious?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is
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Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Aug. 09, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read more -
Stop Tooth Decay Before It Derails Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Aug. 04, 2021.
From birth to early adulthood, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop at a rapid pace. And, for the most part, nature takes its course without our help. But tooth Read more
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