Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Dental Implants Done To Perfection!

Posted on July 23, 2024 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

In our Western NC periodontal dental office, we see many patients who are contemplating tooth replacement through dental implants. This can be a complex decision, as today’s implant dentistry offers many choices that are important to achieving a desirable outcome. … Continue reading →

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Energy Drinks Are Erosive To Tooth Enamel

Posted on July 12, 2024 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

In the U.S., over one-third of adults ages 18 to 29 admit to being regular consumers of energy drinks. For those in the 30 to 49 age group, that number jumps to nearly 42%. https://www.statista.com/forecasts/228168/energy-drinks-consumption-usa While many adults like having … Continue reading →

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The “Risk vs. Reward” of Oral Health

Posted on June 25, 2024 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Risk versus reward. This is a phrase that’s often associated with decision-making, such as stock market investments. While certain strategies can increase the potential for “reward,” there is still an element of “risk” in losing part or all of the … Continue reading →

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Dental Implants Gaining Ground In Tooth Replacement Preferences

Posted on June 20, 2024 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

For adults who have lost natural teeth, I have good news and bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first… Missing natural teeth, whether replaced by a full denture, partial denture, bridge, or not being replaced … Continue reading →

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