Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Get Dental Fear Out Of The Way and Enjoy A Healthy Confident Smile

Posted on January 18, 2023 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It’s a new year. Hopefully, this new beginning has given you renewed determination to conquer challenges that have held you back from living the life you want. While some people want to lose weight and others wish to learn something … Continue reading →

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Simple Ways To Keep A Healthy Smile Throughout The Coming Year

Posted on December 27, 2022 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

With a new year just ahead, I wanted to remind the smiles in our beautiful Western NC area about ways to have and keep a healthy one! Nearly every problem that begins in the mouth is due to bacterial overload. … Continue reading →

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Dental Implants – Proper Implant System & Precision Placement

Posted on December 13, 2022 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

A periodontist specializes in the diagnosis and placement of dental implants, in addition to the treatment of all stages of periodontal disease. In our Asheville periodontal dental office, many general dentists refer patients to us for dental implants. With our specialized skills … Continue reading →

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Good Oral Health Could Protect Your Heart (Especially for Men!)

Posted on December 6, 2022 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on the health of Americans, it is estimated that over 47% of adults have some form of gum disease. Although we all aspire to have a smile … Continue reading →

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