A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and gums. Women who are expecting are at an increased risk for oral health complications, including gingivitis and tooth decay, which can lead to irreversible damage.…
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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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Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant from Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner of Payne & Boatner, DDS can be most effective in preventing cavities. A sealant is made up…
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Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team know that for many of our older patients, oral health can become an issue when arthritis or other neurological problems render them unable to brush or floss their…
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