Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Oral Or I.V. Sedation

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

Whether a patient has fear or anxiety associated with dental visits or merely wishes to be more relaxed during a long procedure, sedation options can help greatly. In our office, we offer oral or I.V sedation to accompany many procedures. … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Related To Your Oral Health?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared diabetes to be at a pandemic level with a prevalence that has risen dramatically over recent decades. And, the number of those affected by diabetes is expected to triple in the next decade. … Continue reading →

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You Can Help Your Dental Implant’s Success

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

Over the years, the design and placement process of Dental Implants have been so perfected that they’ve come to hold one of the highest success rates of all in-bone implant types – nearly 97%. One of the reasons that Dental … Continue reading →

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Frightening Statistics Of Oral Cancer

Posted on July 11, 2016 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

When you ask the American population which cancer affects most adults, you usually hear replies of breast cancer or colon cancer. Yes, these cancers are widespread and can be deadly. However, several cancers have had the voices of famous celebrities … Continue reading →

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