From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease And really, do we need to know much more than this to motivate us to brush? But if you’re in a curious mood,…
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Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of food in three ways: the kind of food, how often it is eaten, and when it is eaten. Detergent foods should be the last piece…
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Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Payne & Boatner, DDS, Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling those myths. Our team is truly passionate about dentistry, and we are trained to gently accommodate each individual patient’s needs,…
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So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need to be strong to bite and chew. That’s why they are protected by a coating called enamel, which is made up of very hard…
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