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What is Nitrous Oxide?

September 24th, 2024

Many of our young patients experience anxiety during dental appointments. Dr. Brent Porter and our team want to help your child overcome any fear he or she may feel when coming in for regular visits. If you know your child suffers from anxiety during dental checkups, nitrous oxide sedation, popularly known as “laughing gas,” may…
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!

September 4th, 2024

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are a few essential reminders to help your child begin the school year with a healthy smile. Review It never hurts to review the basics before…
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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!

August 28th, 2024

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country's workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole. How Labor Day Started There is actually some debate as…
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Your Child’s First Toothbrush

August 21st, 2024

First word, first step, first haircut, first… toothbrush? While it may not be considered a typical milestone, choosing the right first toothbrush is an important first step in your child’s future dental health. The time to start brushing is when your baby’s first tooth appears. Until then, you have probably been using a clean, moist…
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