Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Younger Age Groups Are Falling Behind On Maintaining A Healthy Smile

Posted on February 10, 2021 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

A recent survey, commissioned by the American Association of Endodontists, showed that working or studying from home is having a negative impact on the oral health of adults. It findings reveal that more than half of Americans say the pandemic … Continue reading →

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Smokers CAN Lower Oral Health Risks With Proper Measures

Posted on February 4, 2021 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

If you smoke, you may be tempted to quit as one of your New Year’s resolutions. By now, you may be “over the hump” and feel success in this challenge (and breathing much easier!). Good for you! However, if you’ve … Continue reading →

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Missing Teeth? Know The Ends-&-Outs of Dental Implants

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

If you are one of the millions of adults who are missing one or more natural teeth, you are actually in the majority if you are over the age of 50. According to the Centers of Disease Control & Prevention … Continue reading →

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Tooth Loss Cause of Shrinking Face, Sunken-In Mouth

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

The aging process is not an easy one. Joints begin to creak, muscles are more easily strained, skin dries out, eyesight wanes and hearing declines. Yet, throughout the aging process, some adults seem to go through it as less of … Continue reading →

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