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Pacifiers and Your Child's Oral Health

May 28th, 2025

Children are born with a natural sucking reflex. In fact, sonogram images from the womb often reveal an unborn baby practicing by sucking on his or her fingers or thumb. Not only does sucking aid in your baby’s ability to acquire food and nutrients, but it is also a security and possible analgesic outside of…
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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer

May 24th, 2025

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of war veterans and hold memorial services, but…
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How do you accommodate a child with special needs?

May 23rd, 2025

Providing dental care for patients with special needs can be a challenge at times, both for the dentist and the family of the individual. Fortunately, Dr. Brent Porter and our team at Brent J. Porter, DDS have the experience needed to provide optimal care for your special-needs child. Here are just a few of the…
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Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts

May 7th, 2025

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for you. Here are a variety of gifts large and small tailored to your mom’s interests and chosen to support her dental health. After all, that’s…
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