Do you suffer from sleep apnea?

May 20th, 2016

At Payne & Boatner, DDS, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without enough sleep, exhaustion during the day is the most immediate consequence. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that could be an indicator of serious…
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I have halitosis. What can I do?

May 13th, 2016

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) – There are five main types of gum disease, and each one can range…
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Can my body reject my dental implant?

May 6th, 2016

According to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists it is rare that your body will reject your dental implants. However, this does not mean that your dental implant will not fail. A successful dental implant is one that is placed in healthy bone and is properly cared for after the surgery takes place. There is…
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Drill-Free Dentistry with Air Abrasion

April 29th, 2016

Do you dread the dentist? Do you hate the sound of the drill, fear anesthesia or needles, and put off your regular checkups because you dread being told you will have to undergo dental procedures? Then drill-free air abrasion dentistry is for you. Air abrasion is a drill-free technique used by Dr. Glenn Payne and…
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