Thanksgiving is celebrated with feasts and football games and the start of the Christmas shopping season, Thanksgiving means roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and green bean casserole with Campbells mushroom soup. No matter how you celebrate this momentous day, at Porter Orthodontics, we want you to know we are thankful for all our wonderful patients we treat throughout the year. We wouldn’t be here without you!Read More
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A Two Minute Life Lesson Worth Watching
How many times as a kid do you hear… “Did you brush your teeth? And even more so when you are wearing braces!” Hopefully, brushing and flossing your teeth is an ingrained daily habit no matter what your age for every member of the family.
Unfortunately, a New Survey finds that 3 out of 4 Parents Admit Their Kids Forget to Brush their Teeth.Read More
Halloween “Treats”…Do’s and Don’ts in Baton Rouge LA
We have all heard about the damage that sugar and certain “sticky” candies can do to teeth. Well, our Team at Porter Orthodontics wants to remind all of our patients and future patients about the dangers one more time. We know #Halloween is supposed to be a fun time of year for kids of all ages… but it can turn into a “nightmare” of damaged teeth for kids and parents if the wrong types of treats are consumed.Read More
Be Proud of Your Smile – Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month
Did you know that October really is National Orthodontic Health Month? Our Team at Porter Orthodontics wants you to join us in celebrating the power of a smile during October. Whether you are 12, 16 or 60…a perfect smile is one of your best assets. People everywhere appreciate a friendly smile so make sure yours is maintained on a daily basis. Of course, if you need help in getting that perfect smile you always wanted, Porter Orthodontics is here to help you get it. We help patients of all ages gain self-esteem and confidence in how they present themselves to the world.Read More
Who Would You Trust with Your Smile?
If you are having a problem with your bones or muscles you trust an orthopedist. For a skin, hair, or nail condition you trust a dermatologist. A cardiologist specializes in heart issues or you consult with a neurologist for frequent headaches or back issues related to the nervous system. When straightening teeth and correcting jaw problems, your smile is treated best in the hands of an orthodontic specialist.Read More
Smokeless Tobacco and E- Cigarettes: Do Kids Understand the Risks?
Are We Addicting Another Generation of Smokers With e-Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco?
Years of educating kids on the risks of tobacco products are at risk on multiple fronts according to top medical groups in the US which include both smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes. At Porter Orthodontics we are concerned that kids today have the misconception that they are harmless when compared to smoking cigarettes..Read More