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Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring attention and education to global environmental issues. Conserving our natural resources, reducing water and air pollution, and developing green technologies are all ways in which…
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Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge so everyone becomes more aware. The more we know, the better we can work to prevent it! Oral cancer is exactly what it sounds like:…
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The primary teeth are the initial teeth that erupt from a child’s gums in the first few years of childhood. There are a total of 20 primary teeth, most of which will have appeared no later than age three. Because they are only temporary, some parents believe they are less important than the permanent teeth…
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Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. Dr. Brent Porter and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for after you’ve undergone surgery. Oral surgery procedures are intended to reduce pain and prevent infection. Sometimes complications occur after your surgery, and if infection…
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