The Truth about TMJ

November 20th, 2019

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team have told you that you have a TMJ disorder, what can we do to help?…
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Why You Should Avoid Energy and Sports Drinks

November 1st, 2019

In a world where everything moves so quickly and teens and young adults find themselves pulling “all-nighters” or working long hours, energy drinks have grabbed the spotlight. You’ll have one (or three) and suddenly you have the drive you need to keep going. The same can be said for sports drinks. It’s common for people…
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Aging and Oral Health

October 25th, 2019

As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of adults age 65 and older have no remaining teeth. What's more, nearly one-third of older adults have untreated tooth decay. Oral health, regardless of age,…
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Osteoporosis and Oral Health

October 11th, 2019

Today, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team at Payne & Boatner, DDS thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at high risk. Osteoporosis entails less density in bones, so they become easier to fracture. Research suggests a link between…
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