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AN ORTHODONTIC TRAIN RIDE TO STRAIGHTEN TEETH

A glowing smile is a destination much sought after by our patients at Porter Orthodontics, and luckily they don’t have to make the journey on their own. With the right travel plan and a talented orthodontist conducting, braces are the ticket to perfect teeth. Thinking of braces in terms of a train ride can help to explain how

Thumbs Down on Thumb Sucking…in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs LA.

Children are born with a natural sucking reflex that often evolves into a comfort behavior. It is not at all unusual for an infant or child to find a thumb or finger to calm themselves when tired or upset as a coping mechanism. Ultrasound scans have revealed that thumb sucking can start before birth, as early as 15

How Affective Is a WaterPix When Wearing Braces in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs LA?

Good dental care with routine maintenance can be costly, especially if you don’t have dental insurance. The American Dental Association (ADA) and Dr. Joseph R. Porter at Porter Orthodontics recommend you see your dentist twice a year for regular checkups and cleanings. If you take good care of your teeth on a regular basis with proper brushing and

Happy Holidays From Porter Orthodontics in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs LA

The 2010 holiday season is upon us. Dr. Joseph Porter and our team would like to wish all our patients and their families the merriest of holidays and best wishes for the New Year No matter what your religious beliefs, the holidays are a time for everyone to come together and celebrate friendship, love, and family. Santa is

Early Orthodontic Treatment – Doesn’t Guarantee A Perfect Smile in Teen Years

At Porter Orthodontics, we ran across an excellent article published in the Wall Street Journal “The 8-Year-Old With a Perfect Smile” that discusses the pros and cons of early orthodontic treatment. Sometimes parents are disappointment their kids still require additional orthodontic treatment when permanent teeth erupt in their teens.