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Are Teeth or Jaws the Problem When Teeth are Crowded?

A common problem we see every day at Porter Orthodontics is crowding of teeth. This problem is often accompanied by protruding or “buck teeth”. Crowding can give the appearance the teeth are oversized or too big for the size of the jaws. However, this is not always correct. Often, it is not a tooth problem, but because the

Don’t Rush Mother Nature When Moving Teeth…

We have all heard the saying “patience is a virtue”. However, as human beings… we want, what we want, when we want it. Unfortunately, most things worth having do not come easily without time and effort and when it comes to a successful orthodontic result, you can’t rush “Mother Nature.”

The Invisalign Difference – Are You Are Concerned About Wearing Braces?

At Porter Orthodontics, we understand the initial physical quality people notice when they meet someone for the first time is a person’s smile. Keeping this in mind, more people than ever before are considering orthodontic treatment. If someone wants to straighten their teeth they visit an orthodontist, but they may be hesitant to wear traditional metal braces.

Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Hot or Cold? Find Out Why?

Have you ever experienced sensitivity in your teeth when drinking hot coffee eating cream? How about when brushing your teeth? Ever wonder why this happens? Most of the time it is due to enamel wear of teeth. When this happens, the dentin (sensitive part of the tooth) is exposed and left vulnerable to all kinds of painful experiences,

Porter Orthodontics is a Proud Sponsor of Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health. Dr. Joseph R. Porter supports the ADA in their efforts.Whether you’re a member of the dental team, a teacher, or a parent, teaching kids how to develop good habits at an early age will encourage

The Skinny on Orthodontics…

Dr. Joseph Porter at Porter Orthodontics would like to share with you a few fun facts offered by the American Association of Orthodontists ( AAO ) we think will be of interest. • The first mechanical treatment for correcting malaligned teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79). • Famous orthodontic patients include: Tom Cruise, Kathryn Heigle,