The Stages of Gum Disease

June 20th, 2024

Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. It might surprise you to learn just how common gum disease is—and how damaging it can be for your oral health. Surprising Fact #1: About…
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Blog Suggestions? Let’s Hear Them!

June 13th, 2024

Your opinions matter to Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team! Our blog is meant to be an educational channel, but we always want to know what things you’re interested in learning more about. After all, our blog is here for you to enjoy! We’d like to encourage you to send us…
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Celebrate Your Dad's Smile

June 13th, 2024

Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored to your dad’s interests and his dental health. The Outdoor Dad If your dad is happiest out camping, or his most relaxed at the lake…
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Anxiety, Phobia, and Fear of the Dentist

June 5th, 2024

Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially if you already know that you need dental work done. A small amount of anxiety is one thing, but dental phobia, or odontophobia, is something else entirely. It is an irrational fear of going to the dentist. If you have it, you might be…
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