Porter Orthodontics Blog | Baton Rouge LA

Study: Product Marketing Misleads Parents To Believe Sugary Drinks Are Healthy

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Porter Teamxx

Many parents aren’t getting the message that sugary drinks, other than soda, are not healthy alternatives for your kids. As orthodontic treatment providers, we are not only concerned the added sugar is unhealthy in our kids diets, the drinks also promote decalcification or permanent white marks around brackets if patients are not brushing or rinsing their mouths after drinking.Read More

St. Patty’s Day Brace Friendly Recipes From Porter Orthodontics

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Porter Teamxx

Whether you are Irish or not, St Patrick’s Day brings out the Irish in everyone, kids and adults alike. Many patients ask for green colored elastics in March! Whether you go to a party, watch a parade, eat green soup, or just put on a green hat, St Patrick’s Day has become a holiday fixture in the US.Read More

At What Age Should Children See An Orthodontist?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Porter Teamxx

Let’s address a common question parents in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs LA have when considering orthodontics for their children. “When is the best time to have my child evaluated by an orthodontist?” Before you begin researching…orthodontist Dr. Joseph Porter would like to answer that question for you.Read More

Keep Your Retainers Safe From The Daily Grind

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Porter Teamxx

So, you’ve finally said goodbye to braces. Congratulations, you made it! Your smile is radiant and you’re flashing your pearly whites at any person, place, or thing that glances your way! However, before you can truly celebrate your wonderful new smile, you must make sure to wear your retainers to keep your teeth looking perfect.Read More

This Valentines Day – Love Your Smile At Porter Orthodontics

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Porter Teamxx

On Valentine’s Day 2015, loving your smile is incredibly easy. Orthodontic treatment is the perfect way to treat that special someone to the gift of a new smile. Or…treat yourself to that perfect smile you have always wanted. There is no way to measure the happiness derived from a healthy, stunning smile.Read More

Invisalign – Get the Straight Scoop at Porter Orthodontics

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Porter Teamxx

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

When it comes to taking care of your teeth and long term dental health, a little knowledge goes a long way. The sooner you take care of orthodontic problems such as crowding, spacing, overjets, underbites, and crossbites… the better the chances of keeping your teeth and smile throughout your lifetime. The video below goes a long way in improving your knowledge.