Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Best Gift EVER!

If someone special in your life has a ‘gummy smile,’ you probably have noticed they tend to hold back on a really full smile. They may put their hand in front of their mouth when smiling or look down when … Continue reading

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More & More Adults Choosing Dental Implants

We are seeing an ever-increasing number of adults who opt for a dental implant or implants over other tooth replacement options. For most patients, the one and only ‘disadvantage’ of an implant is the initial cost, which is typically higher … Continue reading

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Seeing Red When You Brush? NOT Normal!

To clean something, to get it really clean, we often think about using ‘elbow grease’ to give a good scrubbing, often with the help of an abrasive substance such as Comet Cleanser. Yet, when it comes to your teeth, such … Continue reading

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Gum Disease, Inflammation & Foods To Pass Up

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection and inflammation of the gums that causes loss of the bone that support teeth.  Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. However, chronic inflammation creates an over-production of immune cells that … Continue reading

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