Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Postponing Dental Care Can Be Expensive

Posted on September 29, 2021 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Most of us have seen the movie, “Gone With The Wind,” It’s pretty hard to forget the last line of Scarlet O’Hara: “I’ll think about that tomorrow.” Procrastination is something we all do, some more than others. We all tend … Continue reading →

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Dental Implants Not ‘One Size Fits All’

Posted on September 21, 2021 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. For people who are considering dental implants to replace teeth, this level of expertise provides greater reassurance of successful treatment … Continue reading →

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Misconceptions Of Oral Health

Posted on September 14, 2021 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

As a periodontal dental specialist, I have advanced skills in the treatment of gum disease and dental implants. In my specialty, I see patients who have various issues related to oral health. Some of these can be resolved with minor … Continue reading →

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Be “Sweet” To Your Smile By Monitoring Sugar Intake

Posted on August 31, 2021 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

If Americans truly calculated the amount of sugar they’ve consumed at the end of each day, I believe most would be shocked. Even unintentionally, sugar intake can easily reach levels that are far beyond what is assumed. For example, in … Continue reading →

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