Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!

October 29th, 2025

If the scariest part of Halloween in Keller, TX is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to help keep your brackets and wires safe from harm: ghost any treats which are chewy, crunchy, hard, or sticky!It’s no mystery how certain candies and…
Continue Reading

The Intriguing History of Halloween

October 29th, 2025

Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the "old days" it wasn't even…
Continue Reading

HPV and Oral Cancer

October 22nd, 2025

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to increasing risk for cervical cancer, HPV is a contributing factor in some cases…
Continue Reading

Oral Health Concerns Specific to Pregnant Women

October 22nd, 2025

A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and gums. Women who are expecting are at an increased risk for oral health complications, including gingivitis and tooth decay, which can lead to irreversible damage.…
Continue Reading