Southerner’s Love our Sweet Iced Tea…

…But is that sweet iced tea really good for your teeth? There are several different ways to make it, both with real sugar and artificial sugar, and it even is commercialized and you can find it in a can now! It’s a comforting taste on a hot sunny day like this past week has been but you can often find that sipping all day long on tea can not only lead to stains on your teeth but decay. Demineralization, or loss of tooth material, begins at a pH of 5.5 (where as battery acid is a straight 1.00 pH). Sweet tea is somewhere in the range of 3.0 depending on how much sugar and lemon juice is added.

If you must enjoy your sweet tea, please use some caution. Don’t sip on the tea but rather drink it down in one sitting. Also, instead of brushing right afterwards, drink a glass of water and gently swish it around your mouth. These tips will help you if you find yourself in need of a good tea drink! Dr. Porter and his staff love tea but they all keep it at a minimum to help prolong the life of their teeth!

Call the office of Dr. Edwin S Porter if you need a cleaning, are unhappy with your smile, or if you have a toothache. We do it all here! 704-575-4449 or office@DentistryinCharlotte.com

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Memorial Day weekend to all of our patients! We hope that everyone has a safe and fun holiday! Keep in mind that the office is closed on Monday in observance of the holiday and will re-open on Tuesday May 31. Call us for any tooth emergencies and leave a voicemail at 704-544-5330!!

ENJOY!

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!