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

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!

Time For Your Kid's Dental Cleaning!

It's time to get your children infor their bi-annual cleaning and check-up before school starts! Once the learning begins, it's hard to find time for the other important things in your child's life, like dentistry. Call us or e-mail us today for an appointment that will make your child smile and help them to focus on homework and not a toothache or a dirty smile!

704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

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

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

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!!!

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

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

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to the best patients in the world!

We just wanted to take a moment to thank our patients for being great to us. Our patients keep their appointments, come on time or early, and have become great friends of out staff. We strive to give you all the best care we can and you all mean so much to us.

Here's hoping to a great Thanksgiving with each of your families and remember what the holiday is about. Enjoy your time off and even the shopping that follows :)

Black Friday Tips from Dr. Porter's Office

Black Friday Tips

-Get some sleep after your turkey dinner! Most retailers will be opening their doors early around 2:00am or 3:00am….so you can’t sleep in until 9am the next day!
-Have a list and prioritize. Start with best deals that mean something to YOU. Hit those first and then work your way down the list.
-If you don’t want to get up, get dressed and make your way out in the cold, you have the option to shop online. Most retailers will have the same deals as they have in-stores, you just get to skip the madness. Just watch out for the shipping costs that may be a little more.
-Wait until Cyber Monday, November 29th! They will not have the same deals as Black Friday, but there may be different deals or entirely new deals that may be of interest to you.

And always remember if you get a tooth knocked out in the hub-bub of Black Friday, we can help you out! Dr. Porter accepts emergency patients and works with your insurance to get your teeth fixed. The Arboretum is close to everything in Charlotte and we can make you look and feel great.

704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Oral Cancer Screenings are Very Important!

When you come in to our office for your regular dental check up, Dr. Porter and our hygienist Katie are also screening you for any signs of oral cancer. Every hour of every day, someone dies of oral cancer in the United States. This serious dental disease which pertains to the mouth, lips or throat is often highly curable if diagnosed and treated in the early stages. Visiting our office for regular check ups and avoiding tobacco are the key factors in preventing oral cancer!

office@DentistryinCharlotte.com Some offices will charge you seperately for this exam...We do not believe in charging for something that is so important and should be included with all exams! You are getting the best care that you can receive at any dental office here...with us.

Happy Fourth Of July!

Happy Fourth of July everyone! Hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend. Enjoy the fireworks and fun things that the Fourth has to offer!

Read this great article on George Washington's False Teeth! Everyone seems to think that they were made of wood but in actuality, they were made from gold and ivory! http://u.nu/2ssqc

Race Week in Charlotte!

It's Race week here in Charlotte! The All-Star race is this weekend, followed by the Coca-Cola 600 next weekend! Who is everyone pulling for?

If you happen to chip a tooth on a bottle or eat so much candy that your teeth throb, let us know and we'll be able to get you in quickly! We are on-call during each weekend! Have a fun, safe couple of weekends!