Tips to Help You Beat the Heat This Summer

June 5th, 2024

The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at Portage Pediatric Dentistry wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re out and about. Check out this incredibly helpful article on the Ten Summer Safety Tips for Kids, courtesy of Discovery. Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri…
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Taking Care of Your Toothbrush

May 29th, 2024

One of the best ways to take care of your teeth is to brush them twice each day for two minutes each time. And brushing works even better when you take care of your toothbrush! Let’s look at some easy toothbrush rules to keep yourself, your teeth, and your brush healthy. Don’t Share You can…
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Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!

May 28th, 2024

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American flags being waved in the air on a beautiful day in late May, that is what Memorial Day is all about. It is a…
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Educational and Entertaining Enamel Experiments

May 27th, 2024

Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong.  In fact, enamel just happens to be the hardest substance in our bodies.  But, unfortunately, it is not indestructible! Certain foods we eat can actually damage the surface of our teeth. Some…
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