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Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

December 10th, 2025

When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to erupt but are unable to do so because there is not sufficient room for them to emerge. This usually means that your wisdom teeth are…
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles

December 3rd, 2025

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought that counts? Well, we have a few suggestions which will show the people on your gift list that you’ve put a lot of thought into…
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Thanksgiving

November 26th, 2025

At Brent J. Porter, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Brent Porter would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Santa Cruz area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as…
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What's on your child's reading list?

November 19th, 2025

What better way for children to spend their time than cuddled up by the fireplace or out in the yard with a book in hand? Dr. Brent Porter and our team encourage you to inspire your child’s mind with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off reading when balancing a…
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