Cleanings are Great at Dr. Porter's!

If you are in the market for a gentle teeth cleaning with wonderful company, give us a call! We offer some of the best prices in town for cleanings and would love to have you in our chair! Call us today at 704-544-5330 or email us at Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com and schedule an appointment :)

Gum Health and Your Heart

The effects of gum disease on the body are mostly seen affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. With gum disease present, the oral bacteria can attach themselves to the plaque that line the coronary arteries and then increase the plaque build-up in these arteries which are critical to heart function. They can also cause blood clots to form in the coronary arteries. That is why it is important to visit your dentist at least every six months so that we can check your gum health.

Call us to set up your next cleaning and check-up! 704-544-5330

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!

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

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

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!

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

Summer Whitening Special $350!

We've got an exceptional SUMMER WHITENING SPECIAL going on right now! We are offering:

**In-Office Power Whitening done by Dr. Porter**
**Custom Bleach Trays to keep your newly pearly whites their whitest**
**Up to One year's supply of Professional Bleach**

Take advantage of this great offer NOW! Current patients, New patients, or people with another Dentist are welcome to have their teeth whitened with this great deal! Call or e-mail to set up an appointment! 704-544-5330 or Office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

You Can Grow a Flower but You Can't Grow a New Tooth!

It's a hot sunny day...Heat is beating down on your garden...And your flowers are soaking it in (for the most part, that is!). Have you ever thought about how easy it is to grow flowers, a bush, or even a big tree? The one thing humans don't really have the luxury at this moment in scientific history is that we cannot regrow body parts. Once you lose something it's gone for good. A prosthetic can be placed on a leg, skin can be meshed over with man-made material, and teeth...well a tooth that is missing can be replaced in many ways. Dental advances have allowed for bridges, flippers and implants to help the function and appearance of your smile. Once you lose a tooth, your face can start to sink in, your bite can be skewed causing damage to surrounding teeth, and your confidence can be lowered due to a hole in your smile. We have the technology to fix that issue. Call us today to see if we can help you achieve that perfect smile. 704-544-5330 or e-mail us at office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

SMILE! We want more patients like YOU!!

Have you heard about our Smile Card Referral Program?!

When you tell a friend about our office and they schedule their first appointment with us, we will credit both you account and your friend's account with $75 towards anything at our office! That could be put towards any out of pocket you have after your insurance pays, a Sonicare Toothbrush, Teeth Whitening, or whatever else you can think of!! You can add up the rewards by referring more friends our way!

Of course, we would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of our great patients and can only hope that we get more people in our office that are just like you all! You all are the best!

Replace Your Old ToothBrush!

Invest in a new toothbrush or a replacement head for your electric toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or sooner if the bristles become frayed. We recommend Sonicare electric toothbrushes to help get the plaque off your teeth and help to improve gum health. We have a great stock in-office and are usually lower in price that your local superstore. We are also now offering the Sonicare for Children and Teens, which is a great, FUN way to get them to brush and brush properly! Call us for an appointment at 704-544-5330 or e-mail at office@DentistryinCharlotte.com