What are Flexible Spending Benefits?

Flexible benefits provide eligible employees the right to allocate salary dollars - pretax - towards payment of family health and dental insurance premiums, as well as out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision care and child care expenses.

Pre-tax dollars are the real deal! Depending on your tax bracket, you’ll save up to 40 cents of each pre-tax dollar by not paying Federal, State and Social Security taxes. This translates into real money in your pocket. You can save on many approved dental expenses!

November is the month that most employers set up Flex plans and dental insurance so make sure to plan accordingly. If you have a some big dental needs, set aside a larger amout to cover them. Also, always go with a PPO dental insurance plan that allows you to get better care. DMO plans will usually send you to a clinic-based office that will have 10 patients or more in the office at one time. At Dr. Edwin Porter's office here in Charlotte, we appoint one person at a time to give you the best care and time you need.

Call us at 704-544-5330 or e-mail us at Wanda@Dentistryincharlotte.com to ask any questions that you may have aout how to use your benefits with our office, set them up with your employer, or how to get re-imburstment from your flex account. Remember if you do not use them by the end of the year, you lose them and you are giving the government free money that you have set aside for you!

Today is National Men Make Dinner Day!

Hey Men! Treat that special woman in your life to a great dinner tonight! Whether it's a steak for your wife, chicken noodle soup for your mom, or boiled turkey for your pooch, they will appreciate it!

What's on the menu tonight for our ladies? Wanda is asking for some baked salmon and a fabulous salad. Katie is craving chicken parmesan. And Samantha wants a juicy steak or sushi. When we asked Dr. Porter what he would be making for his wife tonight he replied that he makes dinner every night and tonight would be no different! He's a great husband to his wife and children.

Eat up ladies....Enjoy this one night a year :)

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!!

Toothbrush too close to the TOILET?

Just a fun tip to prevent any ickiness on your toothbrush! Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush. Keep your brush away from the flush!
We also can supply a toothbrush cover at your next visit for some extra protection for free! 704*544*5330

Get your Child in for a Check-up and Cleaning Before School Starts!!

Start this school year with a healthy, beautiful smile - just in time for school pictures. The final days of summer are perfect times for back-to-school dental check-ups. It's back-to-school soon for our children in Charlotte, and it's time to focus on ways to brighten students’ smiles for learning success and adorable school pictures. As the school bell is set to ring and with one in four children having undiagnosed tooth decay, now is the time to give students a solid foundation for their future dental health. Proper oral hygiene is a great way to start the school year off on the right foot. A complete and comprehensive dental exam and cleaning can spell greater success in the classroom! Call us to set up an appointment for your child or yourself today! 704-544-5330

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!

Comforts of Home at our Dental Office!

At our office we provide the comforts of home while receiving the best dental care in Charlotte. Soft leather chairs surround you in each of our operatories, blankets are provided to snuggle up with, and we just added 80 inch personal movie viewing glasses so that you may watch your favorite TV show or movie while you are having dental work done. We have a coffee and hot tea bar for you to partake in a nice beverage after your appointment and also a spa-like bathroom/powder room that you may ready yourself for the rest of your day in. We also offer Spa dental cleanings when you ever feel the need to be pampered. Just remember to request this service so that we may have everything set up for you! E-mail our office if you have any suggestions you’d like to see at our office or if you’d like to experience the new feel of dentistry in Charlotte! Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Dental Phobia?

FEAR… Are you scared of the dentist or know of anyone that is? Sometimes this problem can be detrimental to your health and wellbeing. These fears are usually warranted from scary dental experiences as a child or even perceived experiences as an adult. It’s OK to be scared, but please know that you have a great dent...al team that is in your court. We offer different levels of sedation to help you get through your anxiety and fear. You can fix one tooth problem or many at one time. Our team of professionals is highly qualified and will be there to gently take care of your needs. Call us today for a free consultation, whether it be for sedation, a toothache, or if you’re just looking for a fun office that knows you by name. 704*544*5330 or e-mail at office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

http://wtvi.org/healthwisepd.cfm Check out Dr. Porter's appearance on Healthwise discussing Sedation Dentistry and how it can help you!

Dr. Porter on Healthwise Sunday at 6pm Answering Live Questions about Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Porter will be answering live calls on WTVI's Healthwise with Joey Popp this weekend! Tune in at 6pm on Sunday night to have all your questions answered about SEDATION DENTISTRY and how you can get all your problems taken care of free of anxiety and pain!

Call to schedule your Complimentary Sedation Consultation with us now! 704-544-5330