Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Get The Most For Your Investment When Replacing Teeth.

Posted on June 12, 2019 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Losing a natural tooth is a big deal. Its loss not only leaves a gap in the appearance of a smile, its absence can lead to movement of surrounding teeth. Without all teeth in their proper positions, an open area … Continue reading →

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How You Develop Gum Disease, And How To Avoid It.

Posted on May 29, 2019 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Other than a canker sore or bite on the cheek, almost no problem in the mouth will clear up on its own. This is often because the symptoms of most oral problems don’t emerge until they are well-developed. For example, … Continue reading →

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Bad Breath? That May Be The Least Of Your Problems!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

We’ve all run into people who have bad breath. Although a tuna salad lunch or onion-laden hot dog can cause folks to pull back from close-up conversations, these forms of bad breath are temporary. The smelly breath odor that is … Continue reading →

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Asheville Periodontic Specialty Office Offers Latest To Enhance Treatment Outcomes, Comfort.

Posted on May 13, 2019 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

As an Asheville NC periodontist, I know it is more than my specialized skills that keep us busy. Many dentists and other dental specialists refer patients to our office because they know each patient receives optimal care with a gentle, … Continue reading →

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