In just a few weeks, you’ll be gathering with family and friends to enjoy dinners and parties all throughout the holidays.  If you want to enjoy that time to the fullest, there are two things you should do to get your smile ready. First, you’ll want to make sure your mouth is healthy and your teeth are working properly. No season ...

Everyone knows that straight teeth look better than crooked, gapped, or overlapping teeth. But correcting those problems with orthodontics does so much more than improve a smile cosmetically. Here’s a video message from Dr. Porter about another positive impact that our advanced orthodontic treatment can have on your life! We want to help ...

Alicia feels comfortable coming to our office for her oral health needs. A big part of that is the personal approach provided by Dr. Porter and our team. “He makes you feel calm and not nervous, or he ... walks you through the process,” she said. “He makes you feel like he really cares about you.” Dr. Porter takes being a general ...

Adult orthodontic care is much more common now than it was 20 or 30 years ago. Now, millions of people across the United States take steps to straighten their teeth every year. This includes many patients at our Gillette, WY dental office. Here are three ways you could get your teeth in line. 1. Traditional Braces Metal braces work. ...

In our last blog, we talked about our innovative lab that makes learning about great dental health fun for your kids.  Today, we want to continue helping you educate your children about their smiles by focusing on the role that good nutrition plays in building strong, healthy teeth. Check out our infographic for some helpful ...

Every great teacher will tell you that kids learn best when they’re engaged and able to take ownership in the educational process. That’s why we’re so invested in providing a hands-on experience for your children when introducing them to oral health care and helping them develop good dental habits from an early age.  In our ...

At Synergy Dental Center, we use only metal-free fillings. Because of this, you’ll never have to worry about health concerns associated with mercury. Plus your filling will blend beautifully into your smile, with no silver spots showing – or worse, turning black over time. Unlike many dentists, we also safely remove amalgam fillings so they ...

Is fear controlling your health? One of the ways you can tell is if you’re so afraid of visiting the dentist, you do everything you can to avoid it. As a result, you don’t get the routine care you need to maintain a healthy mouth.  It doesn’t take much time before a lack of dental care will create problems with comfortable oral ...

It’s not always easy to get kids on board with routine dental care. Take it from Kara, a mother of six who knows how important it is to find a dentist who can earn the stamp of approval from young children! In today’s video, you’ll hear Kara explain why her kids love visiting Dr. Porter and our team, as well as why she’s so thrilled ...

Don’t ignore tooth pain or settle for a smile that makes you unhappy! You can take the first step in turning your oral health around by calling Dr. Porter in Gillette, WY to explore your restorative dentistry options! We can treat tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and more with a variety of treatments that restore the function of your ...