Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Missing Teeth Can Cause Problems Far Beyond A Ruined Smile

Posted on January 2, 2013 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

When children lose their ‘baby’ teeth and smile at you, it’s cute. When an adult smile has gaps from missing teeth, it’s anything but. Visible gaps ruin the appearance of an adult smile and cause many people to feel less … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Chewing Comfort For A Lifetime – Starting In ‘Lucky ’13!’

Posted on December 30, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It seems the most common reason I hear why people stick with a denture rather than have dental implants is the cost of implant treatment. Yet, I’ve never once heard a patient say their dental implants weren’t worth every cent. … Continue reading →

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Begin New Year With Resolution You CAN Keep!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

We all make New Year’s resolutions — exercise more, eat less sugar and more veggies, etc., etc. But, like many American adults, by mid-February we’re losing steam with our commitment. By the first of April, many of us have raised … Continue reading →

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Here, Care Comes With Comfort & Respect

Posted on December 24, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

This time of year always has me thinking about all the wonderful people we have seen as patients. Many of these came to us after going for a number of years, even decades, without seeing a dentist. Most had avoided … Continue reading →

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