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Sealants Protect Your Child’s Teeth from Decay

November 20th, 2024

Sealants provide a thin coating over molars that can be a powerful tool to protect your child’s teeth from decay. This simple and painless solution can be applied in a matter of minutes by our team at Brent J. Porter, DDS, forming a protective shield and avoiding costly and painful cavities or other forms of…
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Protecting Your Child’s Smile with Mouthguards

November 13th, 2024

If your child participates in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to lessen the impact of a blow to the face. This reduces the chance that your child might lose teeth or sustain other serious oral…
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Getting Ready for Winter

November 6th, 2024

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some easy steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy during this icy season. Remember to Hydrate Dehydration is dangerous for your…
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!

October 30th, 2024

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest, while others doubt that there's…
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