Author Archives: William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

How Gum Disease Forms – Dental Terms Made Easy

Posted on January 15, 2016 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

A friend who recently acquired a sail boat loves to talk about his new passion. Unfortunately, as he casually throws out terms such as halyard, fife rail, and jibe when describing his outings, I become “lost at sea” (pun intended!). … Continue reading →

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Have A ‘Gummy Smile?’

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

Think of a photo that shows someone who is truly happy. They are typically beaming with a big, wide smile. For those who feel their smile has flaws, however, letting loose with a truly happy smile can be difficult. For … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Linked To Gum Disease, And Vice Versa

Posted on January 4, 2016 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that stems from insufficient insulin secretion and/or insulin resistance. This results in the body’s abnormal metabolic processing of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Regardless of the advancements in treatment, a report published by the U.S. National … Continue reading →

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Replacing Teeth – Weighing Your Choices

Posted on December 29, 2015 by William J. Claiborne, DDS MS

While today’s dentistry offers a number of excellent methods for replacing teeth, there are advantages and disadvantages to each option. It is my goal to help patients understand why we recommend Dental Implants so they can determine what is best … Continue reading →

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