Year-End Insurance Reminder

October 2nd, 2015

Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner, as well as our team at Payne & Boatner, DDS, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s high time to schedule your dental visits so you optimize your benefit. Now is the…
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Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?

September 25th, 2015

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health issue. Generally speaking, most children outgrow these behaviors or are able to be weaned off them successfully sometime between ages two and four. When children…
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What exactly is a root canal?

September 18th, 2015

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner will describe the parts of a tooth and explain the reasons for a root canal and how it is done…
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Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile

September 11th, 2015

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our staff, for a healthier mouth and a smashing smile! Sesame Seeds These tiny seeds that you…
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