Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

‘Tis The Season — To Eat & Smile With Confidence!

Posted on November 19, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

As a Periodontist, I see a wide variety of mouths. Some folks have poor oral health and missing teeth because of dental fears. Some grew up not having access to good dental care or understanding its importance. Because of genetics, … Continue reading →

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Dentists Help You Avoid More Than You Realize!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

If you learned that spending less than 5 minutes twice a day could save you hundreds of dollars, hours of time, and even prevent major diseases, it’d be foolish to NOT commit to that time. Yet, as a Periodontal Specialist, … Continue reading →

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Always Happy To Accept New Patients!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Whenever I meet a new patient referred by a current or former patient, I take it as the ultimate compliment! Too, we often see people who have not seen a dentist in years. It is not unusual to meet a … Continue reading →

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How Is A Periodontist Different From A General Dentist?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Instead of having one dental professional for optimal oral health, general dentists regularly team with periodontists. General dentists often refer patients to periodontists to treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as severe gum disease or intricate periodontal procedures, such as … Continue reading →

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