YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health diagnostic procedure at Payne & Boatner, DDS, the benefits must outweigh the risks. Dental X-rays do indeed fall into this category. X-rays are exposed to…
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Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical health as well! While you may brush your teeth twice a day and even floss, we would like to remind…
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When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team want you to know that emerging research is revealing a possible connection between uncontrolled diabetes and dental problems. Whether you have type…
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At Payne & Boatner, DDS, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to gum disease at different times in their lives, and research shows that hormonal highs and lows are part of the problem. According to studies,…
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