Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?

August 8th, 2014

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Payne & Boatner, DDS are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team want you to know the state of your oral health has a significant effect on your overall health. Our mouths are full…
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!

August 1st, 2014

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of your toothbrush, including streptococci, staphylococci, Herpes Simplex I, and the Influenza virus. To protect your toothbrush from bacteria, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles…
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Sleep Apnea: How we can help

July 25th, 2014

At Payne & Boatner, DDS, we understand that getting high-quality sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health. Insufficient sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate, motor vehicle accidents, and difficulty performing at work. Since approximately 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, this poses a significant public health problem. If you think you…
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What exactly is tinnitus?

July 18th, 2014

It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s actually the symptom of an underlying condition. Some of these underlying conditions could be hearing loss, injury to the ear, or some sort of circulatory…
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