Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Memorial Day weekend is here!  Dr. Porter and his staff want you to stay safe and enjoy the time with your family!  Our office will be closed until Tuesday May 28th at 7am.  If there is an emergency, please call 704-544-5330 and follow through to the emergency line as we are on call for the weekend!  Smile!  You're taken care of!

Dr. Porter's Office Meets Steve Smith

Samantha, our Dental Assistant, represented Dr. Porter's office at the grand opening for Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery and their new office in Blakeney! Steve Smith from the Carolina Panthers was there and she got to rub elbows with him and get some great autographs and pictures. The new office was great and we love to refer our patient's to other offices that have integrity in their work just like Dr. Porter and our staff does. Call us at 704-544-5330 to see if Dr. Porter would be a good dentist fit for you!  We specialize in Implants and Implant Crowns, Sedation Dentistry, CEREC one-visit Crowns, tooth colored fillings, Family Dentistry, Periodontal Cleanings, etc!  Come see what makes us different!

Give Your Love some Tooth Love!

Give the gift of healthy and whiter teeth this Valentine's Day!  Dr. Porter offers same day treatment for most procedures and our Cleanings are offered with a FREE SPA TREATMENT...Even you men might like it!  Call us today to get in 704-544-5330 or visit our website www.DentistryinCharlotte.com

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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!

August is a Month for 10% off ALL Restorative Treatment!

Happy Friday, ALL! The Arboretum office of Dr. Edwin Porter is offering 10% off all restorative treatment during the month of August. That means you can have your fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures, etc completed this month and receive this great discount!

We thought it would be a nice gesture to our patients to pass on a little savings with the economy being so tough. So please HURRY and set up an appointemnt as there are only a few spots left!

Call 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com today!

Wedding Season is Here!

Here at the office of Dr. Edwin S Porter, we are hoping you have been enjoying the spring weather and that everyone has been safe during the storms that we've had, as well.

Our week has been fabulous and all started out the marriage of our hygienist, Katie Horton! It was a fabulous wedding that was beautiful and fun! She and Todd are now enjoying their honeymoon in the Dominican Republic. We can't wait for them to get back and tell us of their fun.

The Royal Wedding has just wrapped up as well and it's officially the start of the wedding season! That means come in to our office to have your teeth cleaned and whitened for your big day. We will be running specials soon on our whitening packages and would love to help you look your best! Call or e-mail our office for more details!

704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

What is Going in Your Mouth?

Here at the office of Dr. Edwin S Porter at the Arboretum in Charlotte, we only use the best of materials. When we make your crowns, onlays and other restorations at our office, you can rest assured that we use only the highest grade of materials available. Your new tooth will be made of e.max ceramic which has been tested to be the highest grade of ceramic on the market.

E.Max can be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical performance relative to chipping or fracture based on the findings of many studies and test performed by dental professionals and schools. That is why we use only the best! Your investment is just that….Something that will last a long time and will provide an excellent fix to whatever tooth or mouth problem that you may be having.

We can prep your tooth, mill you tooth, fire your tooth, and place your tooth all in one visit! You can watch TV or read a magazine while you wait for the magic to happen! No more being numb twice or drving back for a second delivery visit. And you can even watch your restoration being made throughout the whole process! And the fun thing about e.max restorations is that the tooth starts out as purple! You can watch it change into a tooth-colored restoration throughout the process!!

Call us to find out how you can have your dentistry done right the first time! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com