How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety

November 23rd, 2018

Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads you to skip regular checkups and cleanings, or, worse, if you would rather suffer tooth or gum pain than give us a call—give our Keller,…
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My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?

November 16th, 2018

At Payne & Boatner, DDS, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to communicate or form relationships, and makes a child appear distant, aloof, or detached from other people or surroundings. Autism varies widely in symptoms and…
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How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?

November 9th, 2018

The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities and decay, which can lead to many dental visits and potential tooth loss. So what should you feed your child to ensure he or she…
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Is Your Broken Tooth An Emergency?

November 2nd, 2018

When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you ever suffer a chipped or broken tooth. The most common ways people break their teeth are by biting down on…
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