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When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Brent J. Porter, DDS calls this oral condition "hyperdontia." Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in your child's mouth, typically by the…
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“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The reason for this surprising answer lies in the biology of our teeth. Minerals make up well over 90% of our enamel, a much higher…
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It’s gratifying to know your child has good oral hygiene, especially starting from an early age. We know it can be difficult to get your son or daughter to brush those tiny teeth, let alone brush them well enough, every day. Dr. Brent Porter and our team are here to give you some tips on…
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How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Brent Porter and our team at Brent J. Porter, DDS encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to…
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