Porter Orthodontics Blog | Baton Rouge LA

AN ORTHODONTIC TRAIN RIDE TO STRAIGHTEN TEETH

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Porter Teamxx

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 they work, lessen anxiety about how braces function, and illustrate the importance of staying on the right track.

The brackets of the braces are the equivalent of the cars of a train, and the track that they follow is the archwire. Once the brackets are placed on the teeth and the archwire is properly adjusted to create a path to great teeth, all that remains for our train is fuel to move in the right direction.

What actress chose to straighten her teeth with Invisalign before getting married?

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Porter Teamxx

Any day is a great day to flash a beautiful smile. You don’t have to be a movie star to have your teeth straightened before a special occasion in Baton Rouge or Denham Springs LA. Everyone wants to look good for their prom, senior pictures, graduation, applying for a job or… like Kathryn Heigl… getting married.
That’s right! Kathryn Heigl never worried about her teeth not being straight until she decided to get married. What was the easiest and least emotionally traumatic solution for someone who is in the spotlight and can’t be seen wearing braces… Invisalign! At Porter Orthodontics, we offer teens and adults the braceless alternative to having the beautiful smile you always wanted.Read More

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

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Porter Teamxx

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 weeks from conception. Even though a sucking reflex disappears at about four months of age, some infants will continue to suck their thumb or fingers as a voluntary habit to soothe themselves. It helps provide a sense of security and relaxes children as they fall asleep. Thumb sucking can be one of the most comforting aspects of childhood.Read More

Congratulations Computer Netbook Winner Julianne in the Porter Braces Patient Referral Drawing

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Porter Teamxx

Julianne Guercio is the winner of our July – December patient referral contest. She was awarded a netbook computer for referring a friend to our office.

Congratulations Julianne!

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

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Porter Teamxx

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 flossing, the cost of maintaining your teeth is minimal. (watch video below) However, if your oral hygiene is lax, the cost of dental care rises, depending upon what it needed to correct the situation, be it a routine filling, root canal, or implant and bridge to replace a lost tooth.

Happy New Year from Dr. Joseph Porter and Team!

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Porter Teamxx

This year, Dr. Joseph R. Porter and his Team renew their New Year’s resolution to make sure their patients wearing braces and Invisalign and their families receive the best quality orthodontic care and customer service available in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs LA. This includes connecting you with the latest chatter from actual orthodontic patients experiencing the different stages of treatment themselves.
How are we going to do that? The Braces Brigade Blog!Read More