April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering some dental side effects as well. When you have pollen allergies, pollen triggers your body’s immune system to release histamines. Histamines are part of the…
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Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten it was in there (not so good), just how much do you know about that sturdy string? Let’s find out! Flossing has been around for…
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Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any of the following situations. Teething Starting at about four months and lasting up to three years, your son or daughter…
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If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with Dr. Glenn Payne and Dr. Charles Boatner and our staff. Often, though, months pass between visits, which is a very long time for a child. How can you…
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