Dr. Porter's- Closed for Learning This Week!

Dr. Porter is closed for patients this week as he is off learning in an advanced course in IMPLANTS! We strive to stay on the verge of the latest technology to ensure our patients get the best treatment possible and have options for their dental needs.  Dr. Porter will reopen on Monday March 11th at 7am!

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!

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 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!

Adult Braces: Are they Right for You?

Have you ever considered having your teeth straightened but felt you were too old? Are you dissatisfied with your smile but don't know if braces are for you? Though orthodontic treatment was conventionally carried out for children, braces today are a reality at any age. Adult orthodontics is now a reality and age is just a number now. The age long myth that orthodontics cannot be done on adults is gone now and science has proved that adult orthodontics is very much possible now.
Straight teeth are healthy teeth. Teeth that aren't overly crowded are easier to keep clean. This means that adult gums will be healthier and this will diminish the chances of decay and early tooth loss. Teeth that do not line up properly can cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces as well as cause excess stress on supporting bone and gum tissue. This can lead to gum disease and the possible eventual need for dentures.

Come in today for an evaluation at our convenient Arboretum location! We treat teeth and will make sure you are referred to the best orthodontic practices in Charlotte if you are needing braces!

Taking Care of Your Teeth Can Make You Look Younger

Smiling makes you look and feel younger but if you don’t healthy teeth then it can do the opposite. When the teeth are in the right position it fills out the volume of the face, you see more teeth, and it creates a more youthful appearance. It’s also a great alternative for a facelift! It can be done for both women and men that are wanting a younger look and can generally be done in a few appointments, depending on the amount of treatment. We c an help you decide if you need one tooth done or a few when you call us at 704-544-5330 or email at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

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.

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

Gum is Good For You??!!

Chewing sugar-free gum after a meal stimulates the production of saliva, which helps to neutralize plaque acid. Some chewing gums contain a sugar-free sweetener called xylitol, which may help to reduce decay. Keep gum handy for after meals when you don't have a toothbrush around!

What Movie and TV Shows do YOU want to see when you're in our Office Next?

As I’m sitting here thinking about movies, tv shows, and podcasts to load onto our new 3-D personal movie viewing glasses, I’m drawing a blank! We would like to know what our patients want to see when they are here! E-mail our office with any suggestions that you’d like us to have ready for you at your next visit! What are your guilty pleasure tv shows?! I’ll list ours…
Dr Porter loves American Idol, Samantha enjoys Toddlers & Tiaras, and Katie and Wanda like The Biggest Loser. Shhh! Don’t tell our little secrets!

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.

Give us a call and have a great weekend!

The importance of smiling, from Dr. Edwin Porter

Good news to report this Tuesday evening! People with big, happy smiles may actually out-live those who don’t, according to a new study at Wayne State University in Michigan. Dr. Edwin Porter has known for a long time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they used information from the Baseball Register to look at photos of 230 players who began their baseball careers prior to 1950.

The players' photos were enlarged, and researchers studied their smile intensity (wide smile, no smile or partial smile). The players' smile ratings were then compared with data from deaths that occurred from 2006 through last year. The researchers then took into account other factors associated with longevity, such as body mass index, or BMI, career length and college attendance. They found that players who weren't smiling died at the average age of 72.9 years. Players with partial smiles lived to be 75. Those with big smiles, however, lived on average to be 79.9 years old!

The take-away from the new study? Smile now, smile often and you might just live longer! Have you tried perfecting your smile by visiting Dr. Porter lately? If not, give our team a call today at 704.544.5330!

Ask Dr. Porter: What's the best advice you've ever received?

Recently, Dr. Porter was asked, "What's the best piece of advice you received pertaining to dentistry and doctor-patient relationships?"

The answer, as he recalled, is simple:

To treat patients in the same manner that I would like to be treated. It’s also most important to be careful, kind, and make the experience as pain-free as it can be!

At the office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter, we focus all of our energy on our patients! We treat our patients with the same care and concern as we would our own family members. There's no surprise that for more than 15 years, we’ve been creating beautiful smiles and building lasting relationships with our patients.

Happy Tuesday!

Dr. Edwin Porter, Charlotte's CEREC provider

CEREC is a technology for restoring damaged teeth, and this restoration can be completed in a single visit to our office. It makes your teeth stronger and more beautiful — all while keeping your teeth looking natural. The restoration is metal-free and the high-grade ceramic material is compatible with the natural tissue found in your mouth. This is the finest restorative material available today, all in one appointment.

The CEREC Process

First, Dr. Edwin Porter will meet with you to discuss the details of the procedure. During the procedure, Dr. Porter will apply a thin layer of reflective powder onto your tooth and will use a special camera to take a photo of your tooth. Using Computer Aided Design, the photo serves as an optimal impression. The restoration will then be designed by the computer on this impression. Then CEREC will use a diamond bur and disk to create your restoration piece out of a high tech ceramic. Finally, the ceramic restoration is bonded to your tooth using state-of-the-art adhesive dentistry.

Dr. Porter is your local CEREC dentist for single-visit tooth restorations here in Charlotte. Call us today to schedule an appointment!

Dr. Edwin Porter, staying on the cutting edge of dental technology

Recently, our team at Edwin S. Porter DDS were asked, "How do you stay so up-to-date on new dental technology?" And here is our answer:

Dr. Porter stays up to date dentally by reading various peer-reviewed journals and attending study club meetings that are held locally. He also attends meetings across the country involving The Pankey Institute, The Dawson Academy, Frank Spears and regarding different topics including implants, removable and restorative dentistry and many other cutting-edge dental techniques.

A little bit about Edwin S. Porter, DDS...

At the dental practice of Dr. Edwin S. Porter we focus all of our energy on our patients! We treat our patients with the same care and concern as we would our own family members. Our practice offers a comfortable, professional, and fun environment where our patients are encouraged to ask questions and take an active role in maintaining a healthy smile.

For over 15 years we’ve been creating beautiful smiles and building lasting relationships with our patients. As a practice we are highly dedicated to continuing education in order to stay educated on the latest technology and treatment advancements. Our practice is very high-tech, and we strive to educate our patients on the treatments they receive as well as maintaining the health of their smile at home between appointments.

Dr. Porter and our team have an absolute commitment to quality! We genuinely care about our patients, and we will spend as much time as it takes in order to make sure that every patient leaves smiling. We want to make your experience with us as convenient, affordable, and rewarding as possible - and above all else, we want to make you smile! Please give us a call to schedule your next dental exam.