Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Antidepressant Drugs & Your Oral Health

Research has shown that people who take psychiatric and anti-anxiety medications commonly experience the reduced ability to create saliva. Studies reveal that those on these medications have a rate of dental decay almost four times as high as normal. With … Continue reading

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Zinc Poisoning From Denture Creams

You may have read of lawsuits being brought against major manufacturers, such as Proctor & Gamble (maker of Fixodent) and GlaxoSmithKline (maker of Poligrip) due to the effects of zinc poisoning. One of the ingredients in denture creams is zinc. … Continue reading

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Oral Cancers From HPV Virus

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the nation’s most common sexually transmitted virus. At least 50% of sexually active people will have genital HPV at some time in their lives. Although awareness of HPV risk is growing, it is not commonly … Continue reading

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Why Gum Disease Can Be Surprise Diagnosis

Some patients are shocked to learn they’ve developed periodontal (gum) disease. However, the regularity of dental visits, condition of physical health, oral hygiene at home, and other factors can leave one individual more susceptible than other. For example, if you … Continue reading

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