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According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, checkups at Brent J. Porter, DDS are recommended for all children two times a year. Children should be evaluated for cavities and other emerging dental issues every six months, because these problems can lead to more serious dental problems and health issues if left untreated. While it…
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Is your child nervous about visiting Dr. Brent Porter and our team at Brent J. Porter, DDS? Today, we put together some tips to help ensure your little one relaxes before his or her next dental checkup! Start early. The earlier your child visits our Santa Cruz office, the better. This will provide your child…
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Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain in the park! Hot weather has arrived, and water is something we’re more conscious of now than most other times of the year. Even so,…
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You’ve been going to Brent J. Porter, DDS for a while now, so you pretty much know what to expect when you get to our Santa Cruz office. You’ll see Dr. Brent Porter, your hygienist, and all the other members of your friendly dental team again. You’ll sit in a comfortable chair just your size.…
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