Hello to 2013!

Welcome to 2013!  Dr. Porter and his cosmetic dental staff wishes you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!  With the new year comes a new batch of dental insurance.  Call us at 704-544-5330 or email us at Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com and we can help you maximize your dental insurance.  Use what you got!  www.DentistryinCharlotte.com 

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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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!

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 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!!!

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

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! The office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter sends out it's warmest wishes to our patients, friends, family, and to everyone.

Our Arboretum office will be closed until January 1st and re-open Monday, January 2nd, 2012. If there is an emergency, pelase call 704-544-5330 and press 2 on the voicemail!

Be safe and enjoy!

Last Week to Use End of Year Insurance Benefits!

This is a reminder that there is only one more week to use your dental insurance or flexible spending benefits before the year is over! That means if you do not use your benefits, you LOSE them! If you need a filling, crown, or have just been waiting a while for your cleaning, make sure to give us a call ASAP! We will do our best to fit you in to best use your benefit dollars.

At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we accept all insurances and will file the claims for you. All the hard to understand paperwork is something that we will complete and electronically send off. Dr. Porter wants you to focus on your oral health and not how hard dental insurance can be to work with!
Email us at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com or call us at 704.544.5330 to get scheduled before the end of the year. We can also get you scheduled in January to take advantage of the new year of benefits. If you have any questions about dental insurance, your treatment, or about becoming a new patient, please get in touch with us at the above information! We can't wait to hear from you!

Happy Friday!

Good Morning, Charlotte!

The office of Dr. Edwin Porter is surely hoping your morning has started off well and that you are gearing up for the hustle and bustle of the holidays! Black Friday was a little crazy and Cyber Monday was fun! Why don't you give the gift of clean and healthy teeth for today and tomorrow only! http://local.amazon.com/charlotte Dr. Porter works hard to keep all of our patients happy with the best dental care, flexible payments, and a comfortable atmosphere!

Hurry and make your year end appointments for cleanings and treatment! Our schedules are filling up fast!


Email Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com or call us at 704-544-5330!

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!

From the office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter, we wish each and every patient and potential patient the happiest of Thansgivings! It's the time of year to be thankful for your family, friends, co-workers, health, and blessings. Even be thankful for your dental health!
As a reminder, we always offer a free consultation to talk about your dental questions! We respect your time and only schedule one patient at a time for the doctor, so you get personal time for treatment, cleanings, and consultations.
The office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter located at the Arboretum will be closed this week in observance of Thanksgiving but will re-open on Monday, November 28th at 7am. Please email wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com or leave a voicemail at 704-544-5330 if you have any questions!

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween to all of our patients and friends on the web! Remember to brush after that candy consumption to reduce the risk of cavities and toothaches!

Enjoy the photo from today as Wanda dressed up as Charlie Chaplin and Samantha dressed up as a Toddlers and Tiaras contestant!

Stay safe Charlotte!

Love,
Dr. Edwin S. Porter
and the Arboretum Gang

Celebrating Your Hygienist!

Happy Birthday to our Hygienist, Katie!

Our spotlight this week is on Katie, our hygienist! Her birthday was on Tuesday and we celebrated by eating lunch at Cajun Yard Dog! Katie has been at Dr. Porter’s office for 5 years and brings top notch quality to our team. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and our patients just love having their teeth cleaned by her. At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we strive to provide the best care while being gentle, accommodating, and friendly. Our Arboretum office is close to all of Charlotte and convenient to other surrounding communities! Call or e-mail to make an appointment or to find out more about our practice! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Dentistry and Technology: Cerec Crowns

Did you not get a pre-order in time for the new iphone 4s? What about missing out on the recent great deal on the HP Touchpad? Well, if you didn’t get a chance to jump on these latest technological goodies, you can always rest assured that Dr. Porter, located conveniently at the Arboretum, will always have the most up to date technology. We use only the highest quality of products such as the best resins for fillings, the newest intraoral cameras that are able to take photos and diagnose cavities and fractures in teeth and our most high tech product, our Cerec machine. Dr. Porter can design, mill, bake, and deliver permanently a crown or onlay for you in a little under two hours. Our patients walk out of the office with a new tooth!! No coming back to get numb or wearing a temporary that might fall off.

Come experience the difference! Dr. Edwin Porter and staff has the high tech amenities with a down home feel. You might get a hug and a handshake :)

Call us today to schedule your appointment! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Thanks To Our Patients

Dr. Edwin S Porter, Katie, Wanda, and Samantha want to take a moment to thank our patients. We receive the best feedback, sweet phone calls and e-mails, beautiful cards, and even balloons day in and day out from our great patients. We always try to give the best care that is available today in dentistry with a personal touch. Where else can you get a hug or a handshake after your dental care? Dr Porter’s office at the Arboretum does! So make an appointment through our website http://www.dentistryincharlotte.com/ , e-mail Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com , or give us a call at 704-544-5330. We’d love to hear from you!! You’ll be glad you have found a dental HOME.

Dental Integrity

We have seen dental work come to our office from all over. Dr. Edwin Porter has been asked to give second opinions on treatment plans, on completed dental work, and ideas. We have seen great work and not so great work. If we see something that is done incorrectly or is not up to our standard of care, we will help you to get the dentistry you deserve and your body needs. We pride ourselves on the best materials, workmanship, and experience that you as a patient can receive. Our Arboretum office is convenient to most everywhere in Charlotte, we are always on call for an emergency, and will guarantee that you get the best! That is what integrity means to us. Dr. Edwin Porter and his staff hold only the highest of standards. Call us today to check us out! 704-544-5330!

Ice Cubes Are Bad For Your Teeth!

It's your dental tip of the day brought to you by Dr. Edwin S Porter and his staff.

Don’t eat ice cubes! It is the nearing the end of the season for this refreshing pastime, but it can result in fractured teeth! Many older fillings are made of silver, which doesn’t bond to teeth like the tooth colored fillings we complete and can cause tiny cracks because of the stress of chewing hard items like ice cubes, candy or unpopped popcorn kernels. The older we get, the more brittle our teeth become! Crunching down on ice can also mean that you have an iron deficiency! So stock up on an iron supplement and chew on those!

Save the ice cubes for your drink cup and and save your teeth, pain, and money!! 704-544-5330 or DentistryinCharlotte.com

Fall Into Good Oral Hygiene Habits!

It’s that time of year when the leaves are falling and the temperature is getting cooler. It’s also the time to think about your oral hygiene routine! Do you know all the steps to keep your pearly whites in healthy and beautiful condition? Well start with brushing and flossing twice daily. We recommend an electric toothbrush with a soft bristled head. And I promise you, this does not make you lazy! It’s clinically proven to help you brush for the correct amount of time, with the proper speed and pressure, and can get those harder to reach spots that may be hard manually. Dr. Edwin Porter also recommends a fluoride rinse at night before bed to keep those pesky cavities at bay. Other important tidbits to remember are to chew gum that is sugarless and contains xylitol, to never chew on ice, and to keep your cleaning and check-up appointments!!

We are always here to help you maintain and achieve your best oral health! Please call with any questions and we’d love to see you! 704-544-5330 or e-mail the Arboretum office at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com !