Dr Edwin Porter, The Official Dentist of Ace & Tj Morning Show

Dr. Edwin Porter and staff are happy to have Ace & TJ as a part of OUR FAMILY! For any listeners that are interested in becoming a new patient, we are offering a New Patient Experience Package for only $100!  This includes a comprehensive exam, all needed x-rays and a regular cleaning!  Complimentary spa services with cleanings if you request them!  Come see what makes us different!  704-544-5330 or schedule online at www.DentistryinCharlotte.com

Green Beer and Teeth!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For a lot of you, the occasion calls for the well-known "green beer" enjoyed at your favorite Irish pub, but if you are in the process of whitening your teeth, you may want to rethink the color of your beverage this weekend.

During the whitening process the pores of the enamel are opened from the use of bleaching agents, allowing the hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide to enter the dentin layer of the tooth. It is very important that during this time you avoid foods and beverages that contain high levels of pigment, such as yellow mustard, grape juice, red wine, tomato sauce... you get the point.

So why is "green beer" a “no no” for people that are whitening their teeth? The addition of the green food coloring to your beer making it that beautiful Irish green, could penetrate the tooth resulting in a green tinge to the teeth; not the results you were expecting! In place of green beer, consider an Irish feast for dinner, just hold the mustard!

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!!

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'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!

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!  

Dr. Porter's Office Closed Fourth of July Week

To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday and our great country, the office of Dr. Edwin Porter will be closed from July 1st until the 10th. We will re-open to patients Monday July 11th, 2011 at 7am. If you have any emergencies please feel free to call our dentist on call, Dr. Thomas Layton. You can reach him at 704-333-1620 and find more information about him at his website http://www.laytondentistrync.com/

Have a safe, healthy, and happy Fourth of July holiday with your families and we look forward to seeing our great patients soon!!

Feel free to e-mail or leave voicemail for our office if your need is not an emergency-type need. 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Out of the Office for Spring Break!!

Hi everyone! Just a quick reminder that we are out of the office from April 18th-25th for Spring break, Easter, and Katie's wedding! Samantha and Wanda will be in and out of the office occasionally to pick up important messages but if you have an emergency, please contact the office of Dr. David Jones at 704-535-0782.


Enjoy the week off from school, kids, and have a wonderful spring week!

Smile! Enjoy the Beautiful Weekend!

Enjoy the weather, everyone! This weekend is going to be fabulous around Charlotte so get outside and take in the warmth!

We will be back in the office on Monday starting bright and early at 7am! This is great for all you early risers!

704-544-5330

For the Sake of Your Significant Other...Take Part in a Dental Cleaning!

Husbands and wives are likely to share the same dental habits and therefore, some of the same dental problems. At the office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter, located conveniently in the Arboretum of South Charlotte, we treat families and can even accommodate seeing everyone at the same time. Save time and a trip!

For Valentine’s Day, celebrate the love of your smile. Come in for dental work or pamper yourself with a SPA CLEANING. The spa services are no extra charge and can be for anyone! Even you men out there can enjoy a relaxing hour in the chair while having your teeth cleaned. We love to make everyone comfortable and at ease while in our office. We have the most plush leather chairs, tv’s in each room, i-Pod docks for your own music, and different sedation levels for those who request it.

Say goodbye to stinky breath for your loved one and remember to take advantage of our $50 off coupon located on our website! http://www.dentistryincharlotte.com/special-offers.php From our family to yours, Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

Onlays vs. Crowns... What is Right for You?

A porcelain onlay is similar to a crown in that it is designed to restore a tooth that is broken down so much that a filling is not enough to fix it. If too much of the tooth is missing, the tooth could fracture. A porcelain onlay covers most or all of the chewing surface of the tooth and strengthens it so that it won't fracture.

A crown covers the entire chewing surface of the tooth and wraps around the entire tooth, all the way to the gum line. The porcelain onlay is more conservative. It covers only those parts of the tooth that are weak and it will not go down to the gumline.

At Dr. Porter’s office, we strive to go for the most conservative option for the situation. If you need an onlay, that is what we will complete for you. If there is too much of the tooth broken down, we will opt for the crown option. Either way, you will leave here with the best thing for your mouth.

Cheers to great ceramic restorations! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Winter Weather- Office Closed Monday and Tuesday

Bundle up!

Just another reminder that the office of Dr. Edwin Porter was closed today and will be closed tomorrow, January 11th due to the inclement weather. We may have some emergency hours and will contact patients on a need-basis. Please e-mail or call the office to reschedule. We hope to open the office this Friday for a full working day as well as another day possibly in the future.

Please be safe with the snow and ice! And kids, have a blast! Charlotte doesn't see too much snow so live it up!

704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

New Smile in 2011!

Get 2011 started off right! Come in to the office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter for x-rays, the most comprehensive exam you’ve ever received, and a fabulous cleaning! Get those teeth sparkling white for a great year ahead! We work with your insurance and will do all the hard work of filing your paperwork and taking assignment of your benefits. We have all the comforts of home with supple leather chairs, tv’s to watch your favorite show, and our professionals are always gentle with your teeth and gums. Come in for a FREE consultation to meet us, see the office, or learn more about your insurance benefits. Our location at the Arboretum is close to everywhere in Charlotte and we’ll make it worth your time!

Drop us a line at 704-544-5330 or e-mail us at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Can’t wait to hear from you!

I'm a GRINDER?! Never Been Told You Grind?

We try to write articles that are relevant to our patients. We have had many patients lately that have never been told they grind their teeth. Other dentists have passed it off in the past as something that just happens and that nothing can be done about it. But in fact, there is a great way to protect your teeth and jaw muscles with an appliance called an occlusal guard, also known as a night guard or bite guard.

Occlusal guards are made of rigid materials with laboratory-processed acrylic. They are generally made to be worn over the biting surfaces of either the upper or lower teeth, and are easily inserted and removed by the patient. The lower guard seems to be more comfortable for most of our patients.

Occlusal guards accomplish three main functions:
- They evenly distribute bite forces to protect the teeth from stresses that can crack or wear them abnormally
- Pthey protect the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) from excessive bite stress that can produce pain and dysfunction
- Reduce the heavy forces generated by the jaw-closing muscles.

If you have fillings or crowns and have a grinding habit, you are putting your dentistry and investments at risk. You may not even know that you grind at night but Dr. Porter can tell! We take impressions at your first appointment and then get you back in a week or so to deliver the permanent guard. These are very short appointments and can be combined with a cleaning! And be careful not to just pick one up at the local big box store or drugstore because those will most likely make your grinding habits exacerbated and can cause more damage than good! Call our office to set up and appointment or have any questions answered. Insurance usually covers a good part of these appliances and we can help you break up the payments if need be.

704-544-5330 of Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Brrr! Tooth Sensitivity to Cold?!

Is it COLD outside yet? Seems like with the Christmas season it brings the cold weather with it! What better to talk about than teeth that are sensitive to cold. We have many patients at Dr. Porter's office here in Charlotte that have sensitivity to different things but cold is one of those that is sometimes hard to pinpoint. Below are some causes and remedies of teeth that are sensitive to cold.

· Brushing to hard or with too much pressure which removes gum tissue.
· Aging
· Using a hard tooth brush instead of a soft one
· Poor oral hygiene which leads to plaque build-up around the teeth and gums. This plaque hardens into tartar and the bacteria that live in plaque cause gum disease and gum recession
· If you have exposed roots, they contain small pores or tubules which lead directly to the nerve of the tooth. Pain, pressure and cold stimuli can travel down the tubules and trigger the tooth nerve causing pain and discomfort
· Tooth whitening procedures or using teeth whitening toothpaste is great for the look of teeth but sometimes can be uncomfortable
· Hypersensitivity
· Cracked teeth
· Grinding your teeth
· Long term use of mouthwashes such as Listerine can damage dentin and cause dentin sensitivity which can reverse the beneficial effects of toothpaste
· Enamel erosion by acidic foods
· Root sensitivity can occur after having your teeth cleaned, following root planning , crown placement, or even having fillings
· People with sensitivities to sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch also usually have sensitive teeth
· Dehydration due to diuretics such as alcohol beverages, caffeine-containing drinks like coffee and Mountain Dew

Call us today if you can't get over your sensitivity! 704-544-5330

Halloween Cavities?!

Halloween! Halloween Costumes! Halloween CANDY!! Halloween Cavities??!!

Halloween is next week, which means a seemingly endless supply of candy. Candy is a nightmare for your teeth. Especially since Halloween candy seems to last well past the first snowfall. Even though candy is bad for your teeth, I am not going to tell you to give it up completely. Let's be honest, who would listen to that?

The type of candy you do eat is important. Sticky candies like taffy, gummy bears and licorice are the worst for your teeth. This type of candy gets caught on tooth surfaces and in between teeth. Also, try to avoid chewing on hard candies because there is a chance for a tooth fracture or damage to a filling. Hard candies like lollipops tend to remain in the mouth for long periods of time, thus subjecting your teeth to prolonged acid attacks. Avoid gum that has sugar in it as well.

After eating a piece of candy, there are some preventative measures that can be helpful. Ideally, if you can brush your teeth right after consumption with fluoride toothpaste, this is the best. If not, make sure to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss. If brushing your teeth after candy is not an option, try swishing with water. Also try chewing sugarless gum for twenty minutes and this has been proven to reduce tooth decay because it increases saliva production.

Care Credit Now being offered at 12 Months NO INTEREST!

I know you've always wanted to complete your dentistry but have always thought that it was impossible to do without paying a ton of interest! Dr. Porter has now given the go-ahead to offer Care Credit for 12 months interest free! Now you can make payments on your term and not feed the credit card companies free money! You can either sign up online via this link or you can come in our office and we can help you get signed up. It's easy and you can usually find out if you qualify in a few minutes.

Take the next step to making your mouth healthy! Cheers to dental hygiene month!

Free Sedation Dentistry

As fall is setting in, we want to celebrate Dental Hygiene Month with a bang! We are now offering FREE SEDATION for those who are completing qualifying dentistry! This is a great opportunity to get the crowns that you need done or move forward with the bridge that you've always needed. It's also great for those that are scared of the dentist. All we need to do is make sure you have a treatment plan and then do a pre-operative sedation appointment to gather your vitals and make sure that you are a candidate. Watch this video that Dr. Porter did to gather more information!

Call or e-mail today to reserve your spot! 704/544/5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Remember consultations are always FREE!!

We've got a new addition to our office...Remmington! She is Samantha's new doggie and she is cute as a button! Her big brother, Jaxson, is a Yorkie as well. Katie has two fluffy white dogs that are adorable and well behaved. Dr. Porter loves his big, big, BIG Great Dane Bella. And Wanda has a sweet kitty named George. All of our office pets have great dental hygiene like their parents... Dental health is universal! Pets need their teeth cleaned, too! Does anyone have any sweet pictures of their little furry ones?! :)

704-544-5330 or Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

The Most Detailed Charlotte Dentist is Waiting For You!

Charlotte has so many dentists to choose from. They come in all practice sizes, genders, and attitudes. Our office stands out for many reasons and we would like to help you understand our philosophy and standard of patient care. First of all, we are patient focused. We truly want to go at your pace and help you achieve what it is that is bothering you or giving you the most pain. We will recommend any treatment that we see as needed and then let you tell us what you’d like to start with and go from there. We offer payment plans that will fit all budgets and we will make sure to go over everything during a free consultation after your initial exam. We also have all the most up to date technology to detect cavities, make you routine cleanings as gentle as possible, and use the best labs that help us to provide crowns, bridges, implants, and other restorations that can last for years! Some other offices provide cheaper crowns to patients that will not last but a few years and then require replacing or even tooth extraction. We never want to give our patients a product that is made in a foreign lab and where the materials used are questionable. Our materials are made in the USA and contain only the highest grade of materials that will last many, many years. We also are a small office that really likes to get to know our patients. We are not a “clinic” like some other offices, nor do we treat our patients like a cattle call and have 10 patients in our waiting room waiting to be seen by the doctor for a few minutes. We usually schedule our patients one at a time and keep to that schedule. Most people don’t even get to sit down and read a magazine while they wait! During your routine cleanings, we offer a free spa service for anyone that asks and it’s so relaxing! Paraffin wax, neck pillows, and blankets…what could be better? And also, if you are really sensitive during a cleaning, we offer local anesthetic for your comfort.
Our location at the Arboretum places our dental office close to all parts of Charlotte and you will feel comfortable in our office. Dr. Porter is gentle and caring, as are all his staff. We truly want you to join our family and let us help you achieve you best dental health. Contact our office at 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com to schedule a free consultation or get in for your exam, cleaning and x-rays. We can’t wait to hear from you!