Dentistry around the World

September 30th, 2020

From the clinical perspective, dentistry is similar around the world. Dentists, like Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner, go to school, obtain a license, and work hard to prevent and treat tooth decay, gum disease, oral infections, throat or oral cancer, tooth loss, and other conditions that might limit a person’s ability to smile,…
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Flossing Fixes

September 23rd, 2020

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique to avoid common mistakes and to make your flossing as effective as it can possibly be. Choose the Right Floss for You You’re getting ready…
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What are the five things I should do in between visits?

September 16th, 2020

When it comes to keeping your smile looking its best, good oral hygiene is a must! Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime. Here, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team at Payne & Boatner, DDS suggest five habits worth adopting that will help keep your teeth…
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Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do

September 9th, 2020

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t breathing at all. Or your loved ones tell you that you’ve been keeping them awake with your snoring or frightening them awake when you gasp…
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