• posted: Apr. 05, 2023

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read More

• posted: Mar. 29, 2023

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2023

“Shouldn’t that be healthy gums,” you’re thinking? And, of course, you’re correct. Healthy gums are extremely important not only for our dental well-being, but for our overall physical health. But that’s Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2023

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2023

When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2023

Capturing the Moment At Teja Karkare DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2023

Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2023

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Teja Karkare DDS wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2023

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2023

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

• posted: Jan. 25, 2023

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read More

• posted: Jan. 18, 2023

If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2023

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Teja Karkare DDS might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2023

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More

• posted: Dec. 28, 2022

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2022

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read More