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If you have a crooked smile, you’d rather have straight teeth. But if you’re like many people, you don’t want to spend many months wearing metal braces to get them. The good news is, you may not have to! Invisalign orthodontics is a metal-free alternative for solving many orthodontic problems.  We offer Invisalign at our Gillette, ...

It’s important to take necessary steps to protect your smile, including doing what you can to prevent dental emergencies. While that’s not always possible, there are simple ways you can avoid them. We’re sharing a video by the American Dental Association that discusses a few tips for you to keep in mind.  If you are dealing with a ...

Building good oral care habits in your child is often easier said than done. That’s why it’s so important to start as early as possible! Building a strong foundation of oral health can mean a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Today, we’re sharing a few tips that will help you encourage your child to care for their smile.  Brush ...

Your smile is your best feature! It’s one of the first things people notice about you. If you don’t like how it looks, though, it can affect how you feel about yourself. So, whether you have dull, drab teeth that need whitening, want to straighten your crooked teeth, or need more of a dramatic change, cosmetic dentistry can give you the ...

When you lose most or all of your teeth, you lose many other things too, including the ability to chew and enjoy food. Dentures can give you some of that back – but for many people, implants instead of dentures are a better option.  We recommend dental implants because they perform more like natural teeth than dentures do. To see if ...

When you think of sleep apnea, you probably imagine a man who’s somewhat older and perhaps overweight. But the truth is that this disorder has become increasingly widespread, affecting men and women of all body types and ages, and sadly, even young children.  March 18th is World Sleep Day, and your Gillette, WY dentist wants to make ...

Helmets, gloves, knee pads, shin guards… none of this gear would protect your favorite athlete if they didn’t fit properly. Too big or bulky, and they can slide, shift, or flop around. Too tight, and your child would be too distracted by the discomfort to stay focused and alert on the field. An athletic mouthguard is no different. A ...

Teaching your kids about the importance of taking good care of their teeth starts at home.  But along with instilling good dental habits like daily brushing and flossing, you also need a family dentist who knows how to introduce concepts about their dental health in a fun, engaging way. That’s what you’ll find with Dr. Porter and ...

If you’re still working on some goals for the new year to improve your health, don’t forget to make sure your gums are getting some TLC! That’s because your mouth and body are connected, and if your gums are being destroyed by infection, your oral and overall health are both at risk. For Gum Disease Awareness Month, we invite you to ...

If you are missing one or more of your teeth, don’t let another day go by without doing something about it. It’s important to have a complete smile. Not only does it improve your self-esteem, but it also improves your oral health and lets you eat all your favorite crunchy foods that you’ve probably been avoiding.  In the video below, ...