Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Protect Gum Health During Menopause

Hormonal changes in a woman’s body can cause a number of symptoms. During menopause, it is not uncommon for women to have more gum sensitivity to hot or cold. Some women say they feel a burning sensation in the mouth, … Continue reading

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Comedian Is Unlikely Source For Dental Lesson!

It’s sometimes funny where life’s lessons come from! I was watching television the other day and a commercial for a heartburn medication came on. It featured a Southern good ol’ boy comedian know as ‘Larry.’ He was asking a good … Continue reading

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Diabetic? Periodontal Treatment Can Save You Time & Money

If you are a diabetic, you may have heard of the connection of periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes. This has to do with the bacteria of gum disease that tends to trigger an inflammatory response. This inflammation sets off a … Continue reading

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Show Your Thankfulness With A Smile

At Thanksgiving time, we are reminded of all the things for which we have to be thankful. As American citizens, we’ve learned to never take for granted our many blessings. While you calculate all the things on YOUR “thankful list,” … Continue reading

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