Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Things To Consider When Considering Dental Implants

Posted on October 10, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

For many reasons, Dental Implants are becoming the preferred tooth replacement option for today’s adults. Even though Dental Implants have the highest success rate of any in-bone implant in the body (including hip and knee implants), removal is occasionally necessary. … Continue reading →

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Tooth Loss NOT Natural Part Of Aging

Posted on October 8, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Your natural teeth are designed to last as long as you do, with proper care. It is a fact that denture wearers take more medications and have more gastrointestinal problems than those with their natural teeth. It should also be … Continue reading →

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Caution When Using Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers

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

Once upon a time, if you had pain, you took aspirin. Now, drug options have greatly expanded. For most mild to moderate pain, over-the-counter pain relievers (analgesics), like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen are the first choice. Because these … Continue reading →

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Replace Dentures To Socialize

Posted on October 3, 2012 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

In the United States, so many gatherings with friends, family and business associates occur with food as the centerpiece of the event. From business lunches to birthday celebrations, holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, and so on, food is often part of … Continue reading →

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