Camping Oral Health Tips

December 13th, 2023

If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if you are hiking into the mountains with your tent, backpack, and camp food, Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri and our team have some suggestions to…
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Healthy Teeth and Healthy Gums Make a Great Team

December 6th, 2023

You know a lot about taking care of your teeth. You brush carefully twice each day, you floss, you (mostly!) eat healthy foods, and you see Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri for checkups and cleanings. Good for you! These are some of the very best ways to make sure you don’t get cavities. But it…
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Thanksgiving Trivia

November 22nd, 2023

At Portage Pediatric Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The Turkey There is no historical evidence…
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Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!

November 15th, 2023

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing can be incredibly bad for your child’s teeth if done right after eating certain foods. Enamel is an extremely hard mineral on the exterior of each tooth. It’s actually the hardest substance in the human body: It’s even stronger…
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