Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Does Dental Fear Lead To Gum Disease?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

I’ve always found it interesting that the percentage of American adults who have some level of dental fear (estimated at 75%) nearly parallels the percentage of adults ages 65+ who have some level of gum disease (70%). It is the … Continue reading →

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Lowering Medical Costs For Diabetes, Heart Disease & More

Posted on January 26, 2015 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Could treating periodontal disease reduce medical costs and hospitalizations for pregnant patients and those with diabetes and heart disease? Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania recently conducted a study to determine if gum disease therapy could prevent or lessen some … Continue reading →

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Why You Can Have Gum Disease When Nothing Hurts?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Because the initial symptoms of periodontal (gum) disease are silent, the early stages of the disease can be perplexing since patients don’t feel anything is wrong. However, like most diseases that form in our bodies, we don’t feel or see … Continue reading →

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Being Fit Enhances Oral Health, Too!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

If your New Year’s Resolution to get fit is starting to lose steam, here is added incentive to continue – your SMILE! A study showed that 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either overweight or obese, with 36.6% as … Continue reading →

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