The team from Payne & Boatner, DDS understand the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and manageable with a little work on the part of the patient.Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue, bone, and supporting structures for…
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A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several different types of crowns available at Payne & Boatner, DDS. They vary in their material, appearance, and functionality. A PFM, or porcelain fused to…
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How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team at Payne & Boatner, DDS encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it…
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When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Payne & Boatner, DDS call this oral condition "hyperdontia." Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in your child's mouth, typically by the…
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