If you have missing teeth or your teeth are actively decaying, you may be at the point where you have started to consider dentures. Dentures are a great solution for restoring the aesthetics and functionality of your mouth in an affordable manner. Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren have helped many patients in and…
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How to Prevent Teeth Stains
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Tooth whitening
At Porter Dental Health Clinic, patients often ask what they should be doing to prevent teeth discoloration. The truth is that maintaining a pearly white smile takes work. A good amount of staining can be avoided if you are willing to make some moderate lifestyle adjustments. Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren offer the…
Ways to Manage TMJ Pain
Categories: TMJ
Temporomandibular joint disorder, better known as TMJ, is a common condition that affects over 10 million Americans. If you have TMJ, you probably experience frequent pain or soreness in your jaw joint or muscles that control the jaw. Dr. Lance Porter, DDS and Dr. Will Warren, DDS, regularly treat patients with TMJ, helping to find…
How to Make Brushing More Fun for Your Kids
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
The best way to help your kids to have healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime is to instill proper dental hygiene habits at a young age. Unfortunately, getting children to brush on their own is not always easy. To make this activity more fun for your kids, Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will…
Understanding the Stages of Gum Disease
Categories: Periodontal Health
Nearly half of all adults over the age of 30 in the United States have some stage of gum disease, although this subject is rarely discussed outside of dental offices. This inflammatory disease can lead to a myriad of health problems inside the mouth, as well as increase one’s risk for stroke, heart disease and…
Why You Should Ask Your Dentist About Inlays and Onlays
Categories: Dental Inlays and Onlays
Whether you need inlays or onlays depends on the location and size of the cavity and the tooth’s overall damage. Dr. Lance Porter of Portal Dental Clinic in Hot Springs explains the advantages of inlays and onlays for patients with tooth decay. Dental Inlays A minor cavity usually requires a filling. A deep cavity may…
Reasons Fillings Are So Important
Categories: Fillings, General Dentistry
Even if you brush and floss your teeth consistently, tooth decay can still strike. Dental fillings are necessary to stop more damage. Dr. Lance Porter of Porter Dental Clinic in Hot Springs discusses the reasons fillings are such an important part of dentistry.
Covid-19 Masks Are Starting to Come Off: Are Your Teeth Looking Pretty and White?
Categories: Tooth whitening
After a year of mask wearing, there is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Teeth are visible in public once more, and people really have something to smile about as normal life resumes. Dr. Lance Porter of Porter Dental Clinic in Hot Springs explains options for whitening your smile. Professional Tooth Whitening Advantages…
Why You Should Replace Your Missing Tooth with a Dental Implant Right Away
Categories: Dental Implants
The team at Porter Dental Health Clinic are no strangers to seeing patients with a missing tooth, but it never ceases to amaze them how long some people will wait to take care of the problem. Dental implants have benefits that go well beyond just the obvious aesthetic ones, which is why it is a…
Are All-on-4 Dental Implants Right for You?
Categories: Dental Implants
When it comes to dental implants, dentists have traditionally utilized an implant for each individual tooth. Then came implant-supported dentures that attach larger sets of teeth to a patient’s jaw via six or eight implants. Over time, doctors introduced the All-on-4 variety, which expands a patient’s options by getting the job done with just —…