Can Your Dentist Tell If You’re Left-Handed?

August 16th, 2023

Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases. Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team are skilled in deduction as well! By examining your teeth and gums during your regular checkup, important clues can…
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Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!

August 16th, 2023

If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is literally sugar poured on toast)—it’s hard to imagine another menu even coming close. But you’re trying to keep your diet as healthy as possible. What…
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Xerostomia: Big Word, Common Problem

August 9th, 2023

Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be having your first encounter with it. Xerostomia refers to when you have a dry mouth due to absent or reduced saliva flow. Now you might…
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Oral-Systemic Health

August 9th, 2023

Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health are more likely to have other health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or a high likelihood of stroke. Some of the data suggests that…
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