Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Gift Ideas For “Priceless” Smiles!

Posted on September 25, 2024 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It’s not even October and already I’m seeing holiday sales ads and decor. This comes across as pretty confusing when Christmas items are mixed into Halloween candy and skeleton costumes. However, Americans are wise to get a jump on the … Continue reading →

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The Mirror Image Of Dental Implants

Posted on September 16, 2024 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

A study conducted in the United Kingdom in 2015 revealed that men check out their reflection 23 times a day while women do about 16 times. While other studies dispute the gender disparity (such as women using the mirror 34 … Continue reading →

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A Periodontist Is Your “Go-To” For Healthy, Beautiful Smiles

Posted on September 4, 2024 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Children seem to know something adults don’t: Research shows that children smile an average of 400 times per day, compared to the average “happy” adult who smiles 40-50 times per day while the typical adult smiles only 20 times per … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Tooth Loss Make You LOOK or FEEL Old.

Posted on August 26, 2024 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

I have never imagined how old I could look until the first timerI saw my image on FaceTime. It reminded me of a time I unexpectedly passed by a mirror and saw an old man looking at me, which of … Continue reading →

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