Dr. Porter wants to know: Could you be a teeth whitening 'addict'?

In an age—and culture—where looks matter as much as anything in life, and at a time when a set of beautiful white teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, more and more folks want to look and feel great. But can there be too much of a good thing when it comes to teeth whitening? Lately, many dentists everywhere have been reporting more and more patients complaining about irritation and bleeding gums, translucent teeth and excessive teeth sensitivity, especially to cold food and drink items. This may be because many people become obsessed with making their teeth as white as possible.

At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we offer professional teeth whitening, at-home whitening system and whitening toothpaste. If you're considering using a tooth whitening product containing bleaches, however, the American Dental Association recommends that you visit Dr. Porter first. Lastly, our friends at WebMD have written a helpful article on teeth whitening addiction, and we encourage you to give it a read if you suspect you may have a teeth whitening addiction.

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10 Facebook tips for parents

At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we recognize thousands of parents sign up for Facebook accounts and ‘friend’ their kids, often as a way to keep tabs on their online activities. A few months ago, parenting author Vicki Courtney wrote a helpful post on the things parents should and shouldn’t do while surfing through their kids' Facebook profiles. Dr. Porter and our staff thought you might benefit from reading this interesting piece.

Here is the list of the "Top Ten Facebook No-Nos" for Parents, designed specifically for those moms and dads who aren’t sure whether they’ve crossed the line in monitoring their kids’ presence online.

We hope you find this article informational. Occasionally, we enjoy posting articles outside the dental spectrum. Look out for more interesting stuff next week!

Dr. Porter wants to know: What do you love about Charlotte?

The office of Edwin S. Porter, located in Charlotte and serving surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty special neighborhoods. Each is unique with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.

Today, Dr. Porter thought he'd ask: What are your favorite things about Charlotte or your community? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps you have a favorite North Carolina getaway?

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Charlotte, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods.” And, who knows, we might just post your response on our social networks!

Our team is looking forward to your responses!