Are you a tooth grinder?

August 5th, 2026

Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your teeth when you are nervous or anxious about an upcoming business meeting. Most people grind their teeth from time to time, but it’s important to…
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What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule

August 5th, 2026

August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when the Tooth Fairy doesn’t arrive on schedule—when baby teeth stay longer than expected or are lost too soon? A baby’s 20 baby teeth tend to come…
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Dental Anxiety

July 29th, 2026

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Payne & Boatner, DDS might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the reason, please know that at our Keller, TX office, there is nothing to be afraid of. We understand you may be anxious about receiving…
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Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology

July 29th, 2026

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments and services they cover. If it seems pretty confusing, here are some of the most commonly used dental insurance terms and what they mean. A…
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