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
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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
Guarding Against Dental Sports Injuries to Children
What sport do you think causes the most dental injuries with kids? If you guessed football… you are right.
The ADA estimated that faceguards and mouth guards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and college football alone. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states the children between the ages of 7-11 are the most susceptible to injury. Read More
Embracing Change At Lightning Speed in 2014
Life as we know it at Porter Orthodontics, both professionally in the delivery of orthodontic care and personally in our lives, is changing at the blink of an eye. It is both an exciting and intimidating age we live in and it amazes Dr. Joseph Porter and our team every day. If we are here today, where will we be one, two, or even ten years down the road with all the advances in technology that affect all aspects of our lives?Read More
What is Best For You? Braces or Invisalign… That is the Question
Considering orthodontic treatment to create the beautiful smile you always dreamed of? It is a big decision and one that requires research if you are considering Invisalign as an alternative to traditional braces. Both will lead to your new smile, but the roads traveled are quite different.Read More