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
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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
Most Common Question Asked During Orthodontics
Is it what can I eat? How do I brush?
No… When do I get my braces off?
While most patients are always eager to start treatment, they are even more eager to get them off. Even though each patient is given an estimated treatment time wearing braces when they start, patients always hope we can wave our magic wands and complete the process sooner.Read More
Facts about the Fourth
Summer is here in full force and half the year has already zoomed by. Our team at Porter Orthodontics researched some fun facts about our country’s most celebrated holiday which hallmarks our independence as a nation.
Did you know the Fourth of July or Independence Day, has only been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941? However, the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with celebrations ranging from fireworks, Read More
White Spots on Your Teeth?
Chalky, opaque-looking white spots on the teeth are not uncommon today. Maybe you have them or perhaps you’ve seen them on the teeth of friends or family. Many things can cause white spots on the teeth. They can be a factor of nutrition, genetics, an excess of fluoride intake at a young age, or poor oral hygiene.Read More