Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break down his or her teeth. Children are at high risk for tooth decay for a simple reason: many children and adolescents tend to be lax…
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Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Kids who typically breathe through their mouth—most often children who suffer from allergies—experience problems getting enough oxygen into their blood, a condition that affects their…
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At Payne & Boatner, DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team for a week or for your entire life, we would love to hear your thoughts about your experience! In fact, we encourage you to leave a few words…
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When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions or problems that require urgent care from Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team at Payne & Boatner, DDS. Wisdom teeth are…
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