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Part of every dental checkup is making sure all of your teeth are strong and healthy. Dr. Brent Porter will have you open wide to look at your teeth, use special little mirrors to get a good look around each tooth, and take X-rays to make sure your teeth are healthy both inside and out.…
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The grownups in your life encourage you to brush and floss, eat healthy foods, and visit us in the dental office for exams and cleanings. Why? Because we all want to help you prevent cavities. So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our…
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After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. Dr. Brent Porter and our team at Brent J. Porter, DDS will tell you there aren’t many emergency situations that can be avoided when it comes to…
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Children are born with a natural sucking reflex. In fact, sonogram images from the womb often reveal an unborn baby practicing by sucking on his or her fingers or thumb. Not only does sucking aid in your baby’s ability to acquire food and nutrients, but it is also a security and possible analgesic outside of…
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