Intraoral Cameras

December 11th, 2019

It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a close-up of your teeth and gums in vivid detail the next time you’re in our office. But with intraoral cameras, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr.…
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Make Tooth Brushing Fun

December 4th, 2019

The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your day are spent helping your child brush and floss, here are some suggestions for making that time fly. Options! Children’s brushes come in a wonderful…
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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?

November 27th, 2019

Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they are protected from plaque build-up and decay early on. Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our staff recommend sealants as a preventive measure…
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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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