Meet Our Team

Dr. Troy M. Lefort was born and raised in Cut Off, Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate education in biology at Louisiana Tech University, and he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 2000. Dr. Lefort then completed a post-doctoral residency in advanced general dentistry at LSU and entered into family dentistry in DeRidder and Leesville, Louisiana, for two years before starting an orthodontic residency at Columbia University in New York. In June 2005, he completed his two year post-doctorate training in orthodontics. Dr. Lefort and his wife, Jerry, moved to Lake Charles shortly after graduation, and he began his private practice. To stay abreast of the latest advancements in orthodontics, Dr. Lefort maintains active memberships with the American Association of Orthodontists®, the American Dental Association®, the Louisiana Dental Association, the Southwestern Society of Orthodontists and the Louisiana Association of Orthodontists. He looks forward to creating your healthy, beautiful smile.

Dr. Lefort is married to Jerry Dale Lefort. The Leforts have two children: a son, Jack, and a daughter, Alayna. When Dr. Lefort is not bending wires and straightening teeth, he enjoys the outdoors, fishing, hunting and being involved in his children’s sports and activities.

Caitlyn joined our team in 2020. She graduated as valedictorian of her class at the Oak Park School of Dental Assisting and went on to earn her EDDA the following year. She is always willing to learn new things and help where she can, or just lend a listening ear. She tries to solve problems by listening to both sides of an issue and coming up with the best solution for everyone.

Caitlyn appreciates the friendships she has made with our team and patients. She always tries to understand things from the patient’s perspective and does whatever she can to give them great experiences. Her favorite thing about Dr. Lefort is that he understands the value of family and takes care of his employees as if they are family.

Caitlyn and her husband, Austin, have been together since 2013 and have been married since 2017. They have two sassy daughters, Emberleigh and Cambree. In her spare time, she works at her home woodworking and craft business with her husband and spends much of her time outdoors hunting and fishing with family.

Alyssa has been with Lefort Orthodontics since 2021. She makes our new patients feel at home and comfortable during their first visits and loves the fact that our team has fun at work, so it never feels like she is just at a job.

Alyssa always looks forward to going home after work to play with her daughter and see her fiancé.  She also enjoys finding new music and planting flowers.

Hannah started working here in May 2020 and likes being around such a great team and seeing the excitement from patients throughout Louisiana. She is currently furthering her education by attending Lama Institution of Technology for dental hygiene. She is dedicated to her role both chair-side and in the lab and works efficiently to produce high-quality aligners and retainers. She also works to build relationships with every patient, and enjoys getting to know them on a personal level so that all appointments can be fun and full of excitement. Hannah enjoys reading, singing, shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Paige graduated from Anacoco High in 2023, then attended Accelerated Academy where she graduated in 2024 as a certified dental assistant. She started working here in May 2024. She enjoys working with her coworkers and appreciates the vibrant energy of the office. She loves connecting with patients and assists Dr. Lefort with patient care. Paige loves watching Netflix, cooking, baking and being on the lake with family and friends.

Jolie started working at Lefort Orthodontics in May of 2024 and is currently attending McNeese State University to obtain a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in nursing. She loves having the opportunity to work with a fantastic team and contribute to creating beautiful smiles for our patients. As a records tech, she plays a crucial role in the practice’s success by taking pictures and X-rays for patient records. This ensures accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans which ultimately lead to better patient outcomes and satisfaction. Jolie loves building relationships with our patients as they go through their treatments, as well as building friendships with her team. Lefort Orthodontics truly feels like a family! In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, traveling and spending time with friends.

Brooke achieved her dental assistant registration in a career step program after graduating from Sam Houston High in 2023. She started working here in May 2024 and loves the fun environment here where she gets to watch patients become confident again. Brooke’s job is to provide excellent patient care by assisting them and building relationships with them. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, eating and being with friends and family.

Chelsey attended Lamar Institution of Technology for dental hygiene, before joining our practice in August of 2023. She loves how close of a team everyone is and makes sure our patients get the smile they want. She loves her job and the people who support her. Chelsey has a mom, dad and brother, and likes playing golf with her family.

Annsley became a part of our office in May of 2024. She holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies with a concentration in behavioral science. Annsley enjoys being part of the practice where she feels valued as an employee and appreciates the opportunity to genuinely connect with patients. She greets patients with a smile every morning and strives to assist them in any way possible before their appointments.

Outside of work, Annsley enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves being outdoors.

We welcomed Jacey to our team in April of 2023. She is a certified dental assistant, having completed her education at the Academy of Acadiana in 2023. Jacey enjoys the friendly and close-knit relationships within the office and values the welcoming atmosphere. She helps by ensuring that patients feel welcomed and assists them with any questions they may have. Jacey appreciates the opportunity to build relationships with both patients and the team, noting that everyone truly feels like family.

Jacey loves shopping, spending time with friends and family, attending country concerts and traveling.

Kristan joined the practice in March of 2023. She received her education from the Academy of Acadiana Dental Assisting. Kristan enjoys working in a family-oriented environment, appreciating the upbeat office atmosphere that encourages fun. She values that everyone shares the common goal of helping patients achieve their ideal smiles. As the lead assistant, Kristan embraces her role as a model for other assistants, striving to provide excellent care to all her patients while bringing a fun and vibrant energy to the office. She loves interacting with patients and is passionate about her work.

Outside of the office, Kristan has two daughters and enjoys hobbies such as going to the beach, shopping and supporting her children in their sports and activities.