Dr. Craddock has been involved in the dental field since 1985.He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a Dental Technician Specialist. After returning home, he continued his education to graduate from SUNY @ Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1998. He completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at UB in 1999.In the fall of 1999, a door opened at an office in Attica, NY. On January 1, 2000, he opened his solo practice and has had the privilege of serving residents in the Wyoming, Genesee and Erie counties.

Dr. Craddock is the president of the Tri-County Dental Society and serves on the Executive Council of the 8th District Dental Society. He is also a member of the NYS Dental Association, the American Dental Academy, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

On a more personal note, Dr. Craddock lives in the village of Attica with his wife, Marcy and 3 children. He's happy to be very active in the local community. Dr. Joe enjoys every sport, and has shared his experiencewith many area soccer teams through coaching and sponsorship. Heenjoys Disney,golfing, bowling, and reading. He is passionate about sharing his God-given talent on the mission field in the Dominican Republic. He gives thanks to God for placing him here in such a wonderful area with patients who have become friends over the years.

Any child or adult who is involved in organized athletics and recreational actives should wear a mouthguard. In general, you should wear a mouthguard any time you have a chance of making contact with other participants or hard surfaces.

Currently, five amateur sports require mouthguards during practice and competition: boxing, football, ice hockey, men's lacrosse and woman's field hockey. Many local school districts and state athletic organizations have their own policies regarding mouthguard use. With or without policies, anyone who participates in athletic activities should protect their smile with a high-quality, properly fitting mouthguard.

Aproperly fitted and protective mouthguard is in important equipment investment, especially when considering the cost of dental work for damaged teeth. With a lifetime of care, repair of damage can cost thousands of dollars per tooth. Repaired teeth also can develop other dental problems, such as periodontal disease.