Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Keep Your Breath Close-Up Fresh For Holiday Gatherings

Posted on November 13, 2013 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Being in close conversations with family, friends or co-workers can quickly become an uneasy situation if bad breath comes between you. For those of us who’ve encountered someone who had bad breath, we tend to associate them with their breath … Continue reading →

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Tooth Loss Results In A Shrinking Jaw Bone

Posted on November 11, 2013 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

If you wear a denture or partial, you can assume you’ve lost jaw bone mass. This is due to “bone resorption,” (a shrinking in the mass of bone). In a healthy mouth, the upper and lower jaw bone support natural tooth … Continue reading →

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Our Patients Deserve The Why & How

Posted on November 8, 2013 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

During initial conversations with new patients, some share concerns of feeling vulnerable in the dental chair. It’s natural to have a sense of vulnerability when someone with sharp instruments is doing things in your mouth (a highly sensitive area) that … Continue reading →

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Gummy Smile? We Can Fix That!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

For those who have a gummy smile, when in a full smile, excess gum tissue is visible above the upper teeth. Not only does this detract from the beauty of a smile, a gummy smile causes many people to ‘hold … Continue reading →

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