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!
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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 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!
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
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 a worldwide symbol of this holiday spirit.
Watch our recommended Holiday video release for 2010 – Shake Up Your Holiday Season and Enjoy!!
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. Read More
What Happened to my orthodontic retainers in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs LA?
It is no secret that dogs chew on anything and everything…. including retainers. They are fair game for “Man’s Best Friend” both in and out of the case if left out on the open. If you have a dog, never leave your retainer or Invisalign aligners on tables, bathroom counters, night stands, or any where they can jump up and snag the appliances. They will distort or eat them up in a few chews and thoroughly enjoy it without you even noticing. And if they swallow the sharp pieces of plastic, it can cause serious health issues for your beloved pet!
Young children seem to be fascinated with them also. They may not chew on them like a pet, but they tend to pick them up out of curiosity, distort them, and drop them wherever they roam, making them hard to find.