Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

A Dry Mouth Is An Open Door To Oral Bacteria.

Posted on December 19, 2017 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Several decades ago, Americans were advised to drink between 6-8 glasses of water per day. I must admit, when I first heard the recommendation I thought, “That’s not only a tremendous amount of water, I’ll be making bathroom stops all … Continue reading →

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Why Dental Implants Are Excellent Investment

Posted on December 13, 2017 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Some things aren’t as clear as comparing apples to apples. For example, if you’ve ever purchased a piece of furniture that ‘looked’ well-built but was a bargain price, it doesn’t take long to realize it really wasn’t much of a … Continue reading →

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Important Reasons Why You Need Healthy Gums

Posted on December 6, 2017 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

As responsible adults, we take certain precautions that help to keep us healthy. We use sun screen when we’re going to spend time in the sun. We wear appropriate shoes when hiking or jogging. We wear a helmet when biking … Continue reading →

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Post-Menopausal Women Have Unique Oral Health Challenges

Posted on November 24, 2017 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

For women who are post-menopausal, the risk for developing periodontal (gum) disease and experiencing tooth loss is much greater than ever before. Research shows that it is particularly so in the first decade after menopause begins. What causes this is … Continue reading →

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