Camping Oral Health Tips

November 25th, 2020

If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if you are hiking into the mountains with your tent, backpack, and camp food, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team have some…
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The Secret to Fresh Breath

November 18th, 2020

Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, but how do you know if you have it? There is actually a simple test you can do to see if you have bad breath.…
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I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?

November 11th, 2020

At Payne & Boatner, DDS, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee can be especially tough on your teeth because tannic acid (the substance that makes the dark color) etches into the pits and grooves of…
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health

November 4th, 2020

When patients of Payne & Boatner, DDS hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term dental hygiene encompasses much more than that. Your mouth’s health, including your teeth, has an important impact on your overall physical health. The National…
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