• posted: Apr. 10, 2024

Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our Seminole, Florida office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool dish of Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2024

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2024

If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2024

It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read More

• posted: Mar. 13, 2024

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2024

At Teja Karkare DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2024

Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2024

When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2024

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2024

A dental sealant is a liquid that is applied to the teeth. The sealant hardens and provides a protective coating that is designed to reduce cavities and create a smoother Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2024

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2024

At Teja Karkare DDS, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2024

Have you ever noticed your attention being instantly drawn to peoples’ teeth when they smile at you? Some people have dull and yellowing teeth, while others have teeth that appear Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2024

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2024

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2023

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Teja Karkare DDS included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read More