Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

How Dental Implants Can Prevent A ‘Melting Face.’

Posted on April 2, 2018 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

The aging process isn’t necessarily kind to our appearance. Hair color and texture changes. Age spots creep up. Hair grows where it didn’t used to or thins out in unwanted spots. The skin wrinkles and sags. While aging gracefully is … Continue reading →

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Proper Bite Alignment Necessary To Support Oral Health & Implant Success

Posted on March 27, 2018 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

As a Periodontist, I specialize in treating all stages of gum disease and perform a number of procedures that involve the gum tissues (including crown lengthening and repair of ‘gummy smiles‘). My specialty also includes advanced training in the diagnosis … Continue reading →

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Remove Sugar From Your Diet For Your Health & Your Smile!

Posted on March 20, 2018 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

An interview on the March 19th ‘CBS This Morning’ was of Dr. Mark Hyman, a nutritionist and Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine. Dr. Hyman was there to discuss his recently authored book “Food: What The Heck Should … Continue reading →

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What Smoking Does To Your Oral Health

Posted on March 13, 2018 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

I saw a television commercial recently that caught my attention. It was a court mandated announcement on how low-tar and ‘light’ cigarettes were just as harmful as regular cigarettes. The announcement, to me, was a reminder of just how much … Continue reading →

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