Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Overcome Obstacles To Achieve A Confident Smile

Posted on September 12, 2022 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It’s not unusual to see a new patient who has delayed seeking advanced dental care for many years because of perceived obstacles. I say “perceived” because many of these obstacles are not nearly so daunting once people actually learn more … Continue reading →

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Choose A Periodontist To Correct A Gummy Smile

Posted on August 29, 2022 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

About Periodontal Plastic Surgery When Lauren Hutton, the model well-known for a space between her front teeth, began modeling, she felt she needed to camouflage the gap (or “diastema”). Yet, she soon began to feel it was a unique feature … Continue reading →

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Dental Pain Relief With Patient’s Well-Being In Mind

Posted on August 19, 2022 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

The body relies on a nervous system for many reasons; one reason being to alert us that something is wrong. For example, when we burn our finger on the stove, the brain quickly sends pain sensations so we can remove … Continue reading →

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What Is Causing You To Have Bad Breath Odor

Posted on August 9, 2022 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It’s one thing to have “coffee mouth” or give off telltale signs of having onions on a burger at lunch. It’s another to be “that person” who has an embarrassing reputation for bad breath. Bad breath happens to us all. … Continue reading →

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