Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

The Lifetime Value Of Dental Implants

Posted on November 14, 2016 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

When you make a purchase based on quality – how long it will last and how well it will hold up over time – paying more is well worth it when calculating how much you actually receive for the investment … Continue reading →

Posted in Dental Fears, Dental Implants, dental specialist, Dentures/Partial Dentures, Financing Options, Implant Placement, IV Sedation, Learn More Blog, Oral Sedation, Overall Health & Well-Being, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontist, Tooth Replacement | Comments Off on The Lifetime Value Of Dental Implants

Reshaping Gums For Dramatic Improvements To Smile’s Appearance

Posted on November 7, 2016 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

When a Periodontist is mentioned, many people think the treatment we provide is dental implant placement and treating periodontal (gum) disease. However, another part of the periodontal specialty is reshaping gum tissues, known as periodontal plastic surgery. In addition to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aesthetic Gum Treatment, Crown Lengthening, dental specialist, Gum Contouring, gum grafting, Learn More Blog, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, periodontal plastic surgery, Periodontist, Receded Gums, Repairing A Gummy Smile | Comments Off on Reshaping Gums For Dramatic Improvements To Smile’s Appearance

Sores In The Mouth

Posted on November 3, 2016 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Tis the season! Not only is it cold season, it’s a stressful time of year. This means your likelihood of getting a cold or canker sore increases. They are often confused, however. The difference is… Canker Sores Small ulcers with … Continue reading →

Posted in bleeding gums, dental specialist, Learn More Blog, oral bacteria, Oral Cancer, Oral Hygiene Care At Home, Periodontist, Sore or swollen gums | Comments Off on Sores In The Mouth

Men & Oral Well-Being

Posted on October 26, 2016 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

As a male, I’ve accepted the fact that there are certain things men don’t do as well as women. Actually, there is probably a long list! And, while some things like being slack when it comes to vacuuming and making … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Breath, dental specialist, Dentures/Partial Dentures, Dry Mouth, oral bacteria, Oral Hygiene Care At Home, Overall Health & Well-Being, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontist, Receded Gums, Tooth Loss | Comments Off on Men & Oral Well-Being