Happy Holidays From Dr. Edwin Porter!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year's to all of our patients, friends, colleagues, and others.  We have enjoyed 2012 spending time getting to know new patients, speaking with old patients, and having a good time all while creating fabulously fitting and beautiful dentistry.  Dr. Porter and staff pride ourselves on being a friend and helper in making your dental decisions.  We always want to do what we would do for ourselves and our families for YOU!  Please take a moment to look at your 2013 calendar and make sure you have your next scheduled appointment with us!  We will be closed until January 2, 2013 at 7am.  See you then!!

Vote for Dr. Porter & Happy Holidays!

Dr. Porter would like to thank all the support we have received so far for our Gingerbread House entry.  Please go and vote for Dr. Porter and staff at http://on.fb.me/T9FxpR  if you haven't already! We really appreciate it!
From Dr. Porter, Wanda, Samantha, Katie, and Liz... We send all the best holiday wishes this Season.  May everyone have safe travels, enjoy the time with their loved ones, and come back refreshed and rejuvenated in the new year!

Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Porter and Crew!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Office Of Dr. Edwin S. Porter and Staff!  We hope that everyone's travels are safe and memory making!  Our office is closed until Monday, November 26th at 7am!  Please call out number 704-544-5330 and listen to the message for any emergencies! 

Dr. Porter & Crew's Trip To Arizona for Continuing Education

At the end of October, the whole Porter group took a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona for a weekend-long continuing education course.  We got to experience a little piece of Old West history by shopping and visiting the Old Town area.  Scottsdale is rich in cuisine, history, art, shopping, and is a real hub for the dental community with the addition in the past few years of the The Scottsdale Center for Dentistry and Spear Education Center.  We were immersed in the CEREC technology and how to help our patients understand the benefits of restorations that can be placed in one appointment.  At the course, we also got to see an updated camera that will soon be released to our office that requires no blue M&M powder that some of you CEREC patients remember!!  Our office had a great time and really learned a lot that we can implement to make the best experience for our patients!  If you would like to see how the CEREC technology can work for you or a loved one, please give us a call and we will gladly get you an appointment to discuss the benefits!  704-544-5330 or email us at Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

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How to keep your Child's Teeth Healthy for Halloween!

Dr. Porter wants to help keep your children’s teeth from cavities!  Below, we have some great tips for those Halloween treats your child may be getting this holiday!

As soon as your child gets home, sort through the candy. Remove the candy they don’t really like. Once the good candy is gone they will move on to the not so favorite candy- so get rid of it! The most frightening candy to a kid’s teeth is sour gummy candy. Not only is it sugary and sticky but the sour flavoring is acidic which is the worse combination for anyone’s teeth.  Kid’s with braces need to remove these orthodontic nightmares from their pile which consist of caramels, hard candy, bubblegum, taffy, licorice, candy apples and popcorn.

Don’t let the bags of candy disappear. Kids love to keep their Halloween candy and goodies in their bedroom.  This is a big NO-NO. Grazing on candy all day and before bedtime is a cavity waiting to happen. Keep candy where parents can keep an eye on it.

Spread it out. Take Halloween candy and put it in smaller bags giving it to kids weekly.  They can prolong the Halloween holiday and not have so much candy at once.

No Halloween candy in school lunchboxes! Kids usually get enough sugar at school with fruit juices and sports drinks and then they don’t brush until bedtime. That’s at least 8 hours of sugar just sitting on their teeth. This is SCARIER than HALLOWEEN! 

Hope these tips from Dr. Edwin Porter’s Office has given you some ideas on how to keep your kid’s teeth healthier during the busiest candy holiday of the year!  Remember, not only is Dr. Porter a Cosmetic dentist, we also focus on ALL ages.  We complete fillings and cleanings on the little ones and dentures and partials for the older patients.  Come in and see what Dr. Porter is all about!  704-544-5330 or Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Training and Fun with Dr. Porter

Dr. Porter and his staff are preparing to leave next week for a course of study in CEREC Dentistry.  As one of the leading CEREC dentists in Charlotte, we have strived to make crowns and onlays look and fit great!  That's why we are completing another continuing education course- To learn the latest and greatest techniques used by the world leaders in dentistry!  Dr. Edwin Porter, Cosmetic and Family Dentist, wants to always be on technology's leading edge with dental advancements.  He wants to bring them home to Charlotte and give our patients the best dentistry without the higher costs!
Check us out today by calling 704-544-5330 or email us at office@dentistryincharlotte.com!
Happy Monday!

Happy Tuesday- Office Closed

Happy Tuesday! The office is closed today and re-open tomorrow! Dr. Porter is occasionally out for further training and education in Cosmetic dentistry, the latest technology, and new products. He likes to stay on top of the trends in dentistry!

A Little Dental Humor :)

Just a little "funny" from your friendly staff at Dr. Edwin Porter's office!  We love and appreciate our patients every day.  Dr. Porter wants you to feel like when you come here that you are part of our extended family and that you get value in your dentistry.  Call us today to try out the most cosmetically appealing and strongest material that we can use on crowns!  Cerec is the most high-tech technology that is available right now. 704-544-5330 or Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Reminder of Expiring Dental Insurance Benefits!

Just a reminder that if you have dental insurance or participate in a flex spending plan, you only have three and a half months to use it all! If you don't use it, you LOSE it...So give Dr. Porter a call to schedule your cleaning, crown, or whatever dental treatment you may need! Also, November is the usual month to set up flex spending and change dental insurance plans for next year, so make sure to plan accordingly. Dr. Porter completes fabulously functional dentistry that is cosmetically appealing. We focus on a great patient experience with a personal touch. Come check Dr. Edwin Porter, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry out today! 704-544-5330 or e-mail us at Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Last Week for 10% OFF Restorative Dentistry

Jump in for that filling or crown you've been needing!  Hurry to receive 10% off your restorative treatment!  All  restorative work completed before the end of August will be discounted 10%!  We are one of the best cosmetic dentists in Charlotte and a deal like this is unheard of!  Dr. Edwin Porter really wants to pass on savings to our patients as a gift from us to you!  We still have a couple of slots available so call or email us today!  704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

How Does A CEREC Appointment Work?

Have you ever wondered about how Dentists can have your crown completed in one short appointment?  It’s very easy!  Dr. Edwin Porter, the best cosmetic dentist in Charlotte, has been using the CEREC technology for a while and has had only happy patients!  He has even achieved so much with the CEREC machine and his design skills that he is teaching other doctors how to master the CEREC technology.  Dr. Porter can create crowns, onlays, and some fillings with the strongest materials on the market right now.  An appointment would be staged like this… You come in our state-of-the-art office and are immediately sat in a comfortable dental chair by the friendly dental assistant.  Dr. Porter come in and gets you numb in the area that we are working on and then you have a short break.  Dr. Porter and his dental assistant come in and prepare the tooth or teeth, image with a digital camera (NO GOOEY IMPRESSIONS!!), and then sit you up and let you relax for an hour while we work!  We would then design the crown to make it cosmetically appealing yet perfectly fitting and functional.  After that, we leave the room and mill the crown out of a solid block of ceramic.  Once that is completed, we glaze, stain, and fire the crown.  After this, the crown is then cooled and prepared for placement.  We then enter your room again and permanently cement the crown.  This all takes place in about two hours, tops!  While you are relaxing, you may watch TV, bring an i-Pad or Kindle to use, get some work out of the way on a laptop, or even sleep in your own private room.  We always turn out the lights for your comfort!

Call or email at 704-544-5330 or Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com to come and see what you are missing!  The most advanced cosmetic dentist in Charlotte is accepting new patients and would love to have you come in for a complimentary consultation or jump right in!  Ask about our 10% off restorative treatment for the month of August!

10% Off TreatmentOnly In August!

Good Morning Charlotte!  Jump on the August special that is underway with 10% off ALL restorative treatment!  Fillings included! CEREC one-day Crowns included! Wisdom teeth extractions included! Root canals included! Give us a call to schedule before the deal is over! 704-544-5330 or Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Cleanings are Great at Dr. Porter's!

If you are in the market for a gentle teeth cleaning with wonderful company, give us a call! We offer some of the best prices in town for cleanings and would love to have you in our chair! Call us today at 704-544-5330 or email us at Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com and schedule an appointment :)

10% off ALL Restorative Treatment

Get in while the deals are hot!  The office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter is running a summer special for 10% off all restorative treatment!  That means you can have fillings, bridges, crowns, root canals, extractions, sealants, etc completed for 10% off our reasonable prices until August 31, 2012!  Treat yourself with that filling that needs to be replaced or have your child's wisdom teeth extracted before they head back to school!  We are booking fast so please call or e-mail soon!
704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Dr. Porter's Office is CLOSED to celebrate July 4th!

The office of Dr. Edwin Porter is closed the rest of this week and all of next week, opening back up on July 9th.  In addition to celebrating our country's July Fourth, Dr. Porter and his family are sending off his oldest daughter to the Naval Academy.  We wish her the best of luck and we know she will make our country proud!
If you have a dental emergency, please call Dr. Thomas Layton at 704-333-1620 or visit their website at http://www.laytondentistrync.com/  Office personnel will be in and out of the office while we are not seeing patients, so please still feel free to give us a call about appointments, etc.
Happy Fourth of July and everyone stay safe!  We have some great things coming up for our office to share with you very soon!

Closed Today for Graduation Celebration!

The Office of Dr. Edwin Porter is closed today to celebrate one of his daughter's graduations! She is graduating high school today and then is headed to the Naval Academy! We wish her the best of luck! Our office will reopen tomorrow with regular business hours staring at 7am!

Happy Birthday Liz!

Happy Birthday to our administrative assistant, Liz!  Hope you enjoy your day and weekend!  At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter we have fun and love to celebrate birthdays of our staff, patients, and friends.  Come check out the fun!

Opening Another Friday for Treatment and Cleanings!

The office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter is proud to announce that we are opening up another Friday to see patients.  The day new day we are opening up is Friday, June 15^th starting at 7am.  We realize not all patients can come Monday through Thursday and are trying to accommodate those needs.  If you like Fridays, don’t hesitate to call us and let us know or e-mail us to give your opinions!  We welcome that and may be open to opening even more Fridays this year.  Our phone number is 704-544-5330 or e-mail us at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com!

Memorial Day at Dr. Porter's Office

As the weekend of Memorial Day approaches, we are getting ramped up for the summer!  We are preparing for a whitening special and percentage off deal soon!  At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we want to help our patients out in any way we can.  We know dentistry can be costly and we want to help our patients and potential patients get what they need in a timely and cost-effective manner.  Dr. Porter also completes procedure like root canals and extractions that usually are farmed out to specialists and this saves you money and time.  Our state of the art technology also helps to keep costs down as we have no lab bills and same-day service for crowns, onlays, and other treatment. 

We challenge you to check us out and see how we can help you with your dental health.  Please call us at 704-544-5330 or e-mail us at Wanda@dentistryinCharlotte.com

*This Memorial Day, our office will be closed.  Please call the emergency line for any urgent needs!  

Great Things ar Going on At Dr. Edwin Porter's!

Our Living Social deal is going swimmingly!  So many Charlotteans are getting in for their cleaning, exam, x-rays and consultation.  Now they have clean teeth and can make a plan for any dentistry they need.  We have had comments on how quick we are in seating them, how great the music is that we play, and how honest we are about their dental health needs.  Please give us a call if you would like to take part in this great deal.

Living Social Deal Extended!

We are currently extending our Living Social offer!  Just think how much money you can save all while receiving the best dentistry and having a great connection with Dr. Porter and staff!  $65 will get you an extensive exam, as many x-rays as you personally need and a regular professional cleaning!  You can use it for an urgent problem or save it for your next cleaning when that rolls around!  Just give us a call and we will help you get your questions answered!  Can't wait to hear from you!

http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/21-charlotte/deals/235124-comprehensive-exam-x-rays-and-cleaning

Call us at 704-544-5330 or e-mail us at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Ready to Try Our State-Of-The-Art Office? Try Our Living Social Deal!

This week is very exciting for the office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter!  We are offering a special deal on Charlotte's Living Social for all new patients!  If you have been waiting for the perfect time to become a new patient, have a toothache, or are looking for a cleaning we have a GREAT OFFER for you!  The offer includes a Comprehensive Exam, All Needed X-Rays, and a regular cleaning.  We are also offering 15% on all needed restorations, periodontal cleanings, and simple orthodontics for one year and $20 off your next 6 month cleaning!  Such a great offer, jump on board soon before they sell out!!

Check out the link to try out the most high-tech, comfortable, and accommodating dental office in Charlotte!  Dr. Porter's Living Social Offer

The Office is Closed This week

The office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter is closed for this week while Dr. Porter trains in Arizona. All of you Charlotteans can rest assured that Dr. Porter is staying at the top of the dentistry game and will come back from his classes with the most up-to-date treatment and information. If you have an emergency, please contact our doctor on-call at 704-782-2400 or visit his website at http://topconcorddentist.com/. Dr. Moskowitz has been a great help to us while we are gone, so please do not hesitate to call him!

We will be back in the office on Monday, April 23rd, so we loook forward to seeing or hearing from you then!

Office Closed- Happy Easter!

Good Morning, Charlotte!
It's rainy and cold but the smiles are still flowing here at Dr. Porter's office! Just a heads up, our office has been closed the latter half of this week. If you have an emergency, Dr. Porter's Dental Assistant is in the office until 12 noon on Friday or you can call our on call Dentist, Dr. Charles Porter at 704-364-9000.
We look forward to seeing all of our patients next week and hope that everyone has a safe and Happy Easter!

Spring Allergies Can Bring Dental Pain?

Pollen has reached a record high here in Charlotte and across the country. And not only is it high levels but it’s early! An early Spring and warm Winter has caused our noses to be more sensitive to the pollen and other allergens that are floating around. At Dr. Porter’s office, we have had an influx of patients dropping by with a toothache. And the teeth are mostly fine! Quite often what happens is that some tooth roots lie in the sinus cavity and when your sinuses are inflamed and irritated due to spring allergies, you may feel like you need a root canal! With Dr. Porter’s high quality technology, we can diagnose the difference between tooth pain due to decay or a dead nerve versus a tooth that is being aggravated by your allergies! Charlotte, be glad to know that we aren’t dealing out root canals to everyone who thinks they need one! That saves you more money and saves your tooth!
At the office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter, we take the time to correctly diagnose whatever it is that may be ailing you. After we have a diagnosis, we work on treating the tooth properly and correctly. Dr. Porter and his staff provide the highest quality of care amongst that sea of dentists in Charlotte.
If you think you would like top-notch are with a gentle touch, give us a call or e-mail today. Our blog stories are as original as we are at our office…WE are not the cookie cutter dentist you may have seen on TV or magazines. Dr. Porter tailors to you needs and wants. We would love to hear from you! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

How Important Is Your Toothbrush?

Number one thing is to actually have any type of toothbrush and use it!! Manual or electric…Get those bristles touching teeth at least twice a day. It’s amazing how soft plaque can be wisked away with just a quick swipe of your toothbrush!
At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we recommend the Sonicare electric toothbrush just because of how advanced it is in cleaning your teeth. Plus it is so much easier! It brushed for 2 minutes and pulses at the end of each 30 second interval to let you know to move on to the other corner of your mouth. How easy is that?! The electric action pulses in between teeth and can help you get a deeper clean than with a manual toothbrush.
There is even a Sonicare for Kids that makes brushing fun and instills that good habit! It’s a smaller size and comes in fun colors.
At Dr. Porter’s office, we sale both adult and children versions and can give you a rebate to get some money back on your purchase. Ask anyone here how they like their Sonicare! We all use one and couldn’t live without it!

Happy March Friday!

If you are a patient of Dr. Porter's, you probably know that Dr. Porter is a fan of Chapel Hill because he graduated from there!! Today, the Tarheels play a fun game that everyone at the office is going to watch. Hopefully they can win the championship this year!! What teams do you guys like??

Taking Care of What Goes in Your Mouth at Dr. Porter's

Today at Dr. Porter’s office, we all spent time doing maintenance! It’s very important that dental offices maintain and update their systems, whether it is for the computers or the equipment. Today, the equipment was cleaned, serviced, and given the thumbs up. At Dr. Porter’s we all make sure that the facility is clean and that the equipment that we use is in mint conditions. No second-hand pieces here! Our handpieces that are used to drill away cavities are the best on the market for better restorations and less likelihood of pain. Our cleaning equipment that sterilizes each instrument is above industry standards and our patients can rest assured that there are no one else’s germs on the instruments. We work hard to continue our training outside of the office, as well. CPR, OSHA training, and many continuing education classes are taken by each staff member to make sure that your care is the best in Charlotte.
Take a moment today to call us and make a change if you are unsatisfied with your dental care or if you need a dental plan that works for you. 704-544-5330 of Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Spring time is the Right Time for CEREC One-Day Crowns and Fillings

The weather is great and spring is right around the corner! The office of Dr. Edwin Porter is booming with excitement for the warm afternoons and longer days. We are completing more Cerec restorations than ever and we have such great experiences here for our patients! Their comments range from “I am so glad I only had to get numb once!” to “I am so excited that I don’t have to wear a temporary crown and come back to place the final restoration!” to “The crown looks like my own teeth!” We have heard great feedback and can only shout the benefits of having Cerec crowns, onlay, and even fillings . We are using on the strongest materials on the market right now and you can rest assured that your dentistry will be in there for a long time.

Dr. Porter and his staff will see you for a free consult at any time to discuss your concerns. All you have to do is call us or e-mail us! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Happy Friday, Everyone!!!

Dr. Porter's Office is Convenient to YOU!

The gas prices are going up quicker than you can fill up! So why not find a dental office that is convenient to Charlotte, Matthews, and Upstate South Carolina! The office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter is right across from the Arboretum shopping center and is easy to get to! The office is also on the CATS bus route for those that are saving the money they would normally put into their tanks. We have free parking galore and a great office to accommodate children, adults, and seniors. We offer early morning appointments so you can beat the traffic or have your appointment before work or school. Dr. Porter and his staff try to make it easy for you to have dental work and be comfortable!
So, call our office to schedule your cleaning, check-up, new patient exam, or other dental treatment that you need! We are here to help you! 704-544-5330 or you can e-mial our office manager at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com
Hope to hear from you soon!

Did You See A Shadow in Your Mouth on Groundhogs Day?

Shadows can be discolorations in your enamel, stains from daily coffee, wine or tea drinking, a root canal treated tooth that has died or old restorations that have changed colors over time. There are many ways to fix your unpleasant smile. At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we offer everything from whitening, to veneers, to replacing amalgams and old restorations, and even bleaching internally of old root canal treated teeth. Sometimes these services are not just needed for cosmetic reasons but just because the lifespan of the old dentistry has reached its end. Fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and even dentures and partials all have a lifespan that can depend on your bite, the materials used, the wear and tear you put on the restorations and the fit.
Dr. Porter uses the best materials to make our in-office Cerec crowns and only sends off dentures and partials to the best labs in America. Our quality is something that makes us stand out amongst the sea of other dental professionals here in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Our staff is friendly and helpful in making the best use out of your dental insurance. Also, remember that we still complete all the paperwork and do the filing. We want you to get the best benefit for your services and for any out of pocket expenses you may incur, we offer easy payment plans in-office or though outside financing such as Care Credit and Chase Health Financing.
Call us today for an appointment! We can start you out with an exam, x-rays and cleaning or just get you in here for a free consultation so that you may get a feel for what we have to offer. We are here to make you comfortable and at ease with the whole process. Just let us know how we can help!
Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com or 704-544-5330

Smile Rewards!

The office of Dr. Edwin Porter is still in the giving mood! Our Smile Card Reward program is still in full effect! The way it works is if you are a patient of Dr. Porter's and refer a friend, co-worker, family member, or even a stranger, you receive a $75 credit on your account! The person you referred also receives a $75 credit towards their new account! You may use the credit for any service that we provide and you can take advantage of this as many times as you want!

We want to make it easy for you to get your dentistry completed and it's as easy as telling everyone how your visit went at Dr. Porter's and asking them to try Dr. Porter out, too!
For more details, give us a call at 704-544-5330 or email us at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com.

Beautiful Dentistry

It's been a busy couple of weeks here at the start of 2012 for us. The office of Dr. Edwin S Porter has been excited to help our patients start the year off right with using a new year's insurance benefit! Crowns, onlays, cleanings, bridges, extractions and root canals are going on every day here! Dr. Porter and his assistant, Samantha, are well versed on making dentistry that not only functions properly but looks beautiful and natural. No marshmallow crowns here!!

Call us to get an idea of what we are all about. We offer free consult and would love to meet you!

704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

This is How We Can Help

As times get tougher and tougher each day, the office of Dr. Edwin Porter realizes that there are many people who can’t afford quality dental care. That is why we have chosen to work with a great organization called Care Ring and have been a part of that for over a year now. http://www.careringnc.org/

Care Ring gives people that have fallen into hard times or have had difficulty in the economic crisis heath and dental care for extremely reduced prices or even for free! People in the Charlotte and the surrounding areas are welcomed to apply and find out they can get the help that they need.

Dr. Porter and his staff feel the need to help where and when they can. If you are another dental or healthcare provider, please think about offering your services to your city. If you are someone who is having a hard time paying for quality dental or healthcare, apply online with Care Ring. Maybe we will see you soon!

A new year means giving all you can to those in need. Call us if we can help you! 704-544-5330

New Year, New You, New Smile, New Insurance!

Good Afternoon, Charlotte!

The office of Dr. Edwin Porter wanted to welcome everyone into the new year! We hope that you all had a great time with family, friends, and others over the holidays and New Year! Our staff all had enjoyable time with their loved ones.

This new year brings new opportunities for you to invest in your oral health! Whether that means whitening your teeth, having them cleaned, restoring a crown, or just getting in here for a check-up, it's a step in the right direction! Get the year started off right with a visit and we can help you achieve your health and dental goals in 2012!

If you have dental insurance, it's very likely that the new year has brought a new set of maximum insurance dollars that you have to spend for the year. So call us up at 704-544-5330 and let us help you maximize your dental insurance!

Happy New Year!