Baby Teeth and Cavities

August 21st, 2024

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Portage Pediatric Dentistry. There are several ways to prevent baby teeth from forming cavities due to decay. Not to worry: If your child does develop a cavity on a baby tooth, Dr. Wrathall and…
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Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth

August 14th, 2024

At Portage Pediatric Dentistry, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the process a lot more easy, effective, and all-around enjoyable for everyone! Start by getting into a position that gives you control and enables you to see well…
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How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?

August 7th, 2024

Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here are a few things you should keep in mind about teething pain, loose baby teeth, and other common dental issues. Teething Pain Discomfort while…
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How safe are dental X-rays?

July 31st, 2024

Dr. Wrathall and Dr. Uggeri and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real time while we examine your mouth with an intraoral camera and upload the images to a software program. A chairside computer monitor…
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