Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It’s Flu Season – Why You Should Keep Your Oral Health In Tip-Top Shape.

Posted on October 16, 2023 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It’s cold and flu season. Now having weathered the worst pandemic Americans have ever experienced, a new emphasis has taken hold for the need to have flu vaccines and the latest Covid booster. Vaccines, of course, do not fully eliminate … Continue reading →

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A “Lecture-Free” Look At Cigarettes & Your Smile

Posted on October 11, 2023 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

In this article, I’m going to address cigarette smoking as it affects oral health. This is not intended to lecture or chastise an adult for making a choice to smoke or those caught up in the addictive grip of nicotine. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About Your Breath.

Posted on September 28, 2023 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Who, me? While many people may suspect their breath is less-than-fresh, most don’t realize that others are noticing. And, let’s face it – no one wants to be associated with bad breath. Bad breath that is persistent, or halitosis, is … Continue reading →

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Oral Health & Tooth Loss Within America’s Aging Population

Posted on September 18, 2023 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

There are currently 54.1 million U.S. adults ages 65 and over; a number that is expected to grow to 95 million by 2060. In 1900, the percentage of American adults over the age of 65 was just 4.1%. Today, that … Continue reading →

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