Smile! June marks National Smile Month!

June 4th, 2025

Can you believe it’s already June? Today, Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri and our team at Portage Pediatric Dentistry thought we’d let you know that June is National Smile Month, so it’s a good time to remind all our young patients to practice proper oral hygiene between their visits to our office! Below are a…
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There’s an App for That!

May 28th, 2025

Kids today are more tech-savvy than ever before. Even young children use computers, tablets and smart phones to make learning about their world more accessible and more enjoyable. And with the enormous variety of apps geared to childhood education, it comes as no surprise that you can download an app to encourage your children to…
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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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Make Brushing Teeth Fun!

May 23rd, 2025

It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make brushing fun for your son or daughter, and encourage healthy oral hygiene habits early on! Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri and our team have a…
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