Porter Orthodontics wants you to know that braces aren’t just for kids. Even celebrities enjoy the benefits that orthodontic treatment can offer and embrace traditional braces rather than invisible braces to correct their problems. Not every patient is a candidate for Invisalign or braces behind the teeth. Below are a few recognizable names who have chosen show off their treatment, even though they are in the spotlight.Read More
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A Few Halloween No No’s – No Chewy, Sticky, Hard and Crunchy
At Porter Orthodontics we want all our patients to have fun at Halloween. It’s all about decorations, costumes, and having a good time. But we also want to make sure you don’t have any problems with your orthodontic appliances when enjoying your Halloween goodies. Watch the video below to find out how.Read More
Is Feeding Your Sweet Tooth Worth the Damage?
Sugar in our daily diet will always be an issue for dental and medical professionals, nutritionists, and parents. As long as sugar remains a large part of the American diet, we will continue to hear about all the negative effects sugar can have on the body. But the real question is… will we listen?
Overall, Americans are consuming less sugar than before, but Medical Daily reports we’re still getting about 13 percent of our daily calories from added sugars. A study from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey stated that two-thirds of added sugar is found in foods, and the rest in drinks, especially soda.Read More
Orthodontic Tips for Back to School… It’s that time of year again!
It’s that time of year again! The temperature is cooling off, fall sports are underway, and all the kids are headed back to school. At Porter Orthodontics in Baton Rouge LA, we want to offer a few helpful tips for going back to school with braces!Read More
For the Smile of Your Life…
A healthy perfect smile is why many children and adults choose to undergo orthodontic treatment. Around friends and family, a less than attractive smile is not as noticeable. However, when meeting new people, making new friends, and in the workplace, your smile is more obvious to those who don’t know you.Read More
Is Your Family Dehydrated?
Did you know that water is one of the most important factors of our daily diet and makes up 60% of your body weight?Read More