Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Sensitive Teeth & Common Causes

Posted on November 7, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Ice-cream, hot coffee, steamy cocoa, or chilly chocolate pudding. If any of these send a shiver down your back from anticipating a jolt of pain in your mouth, then you likely have tooth sensitivity. Some sensitivity is caused by exposed … Continue reading →

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Yogurt Good For Gums

Posted on November 5, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

A study of nearly 1,000 men and women, ages 40 to 79, has shown that fermented milk products, such as Yogurt, has significant benefits for your gum tissue. The study, conducted by researchers at Japan’s Kyushu University, found that just … Continue reading →

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Enjoy That Candy – Then Brush

Posted on October 31, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

It’s Halloween, and whether you’re escorting youngsters to Trick-Or-Treat or handing out the goodies, this is a holiday that has all ages indulging in lots of sugar! I’m all for occasional indulgences, so enjoy those mini-Snickers, Milky Ways and candy … Continue reading →

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Arthritis Sufferers – Keep Your Oral Health In Top Condition!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

If you suffer rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may want to have a periodontal examination to rule out any signs of gum disease. What’s RA got to do with gum disease? And vice versa? According to researchers from Case Western Reserve … Continue reading →

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