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Dr. Brent Porter and our team at Brent J. Porter, DDS know that periodontal disease isn't something exclusive to adults. It can affect adolescents as well. Gingivitis, which is a milder form of periodontitis, is a form of periodontal disease, and a warning that more serious problems may arise. Untreated gingivitis can develop into full-blown…
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What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Santa Cruz office, now is an excellent time to schedule one. Regular visits to Brent J. Porter, DDS can be the first line of defense against oral cancer, by identifying early warning signs of the…
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There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that you might not be looking forward to quite so much: getting your wisdom teeth. What are wisdom teeth? When are they a problem? And, most…
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Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it after eating certain foods. Enamel is an extremely hard mineral on the exterior of each of your teeth. It’s actually the hardest substance in the…
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