Do you suffer from sleep apnea?

June 24th, 2026

At Payne & Boatner, DDS, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without enough sleep, exhaustion during the day is the most immediate consequence. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that could be an indicator of serious…
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What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?

June 24th, 2026

One of the things Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team at Payne & Boatner, DDS monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third molars generally begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Wisdom teeth may require removal for many reasons,…
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What is hyperdontia?

June 17th, 2026

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 calls 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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Wisdom Teeth Emergencies: Causes and treatment

June 17th, 2026

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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