We use the Cavitron to Get Your Teeth Clean!

At the office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter, we use different techniques for our cleaning appointments. Some patients have never had the opportunity to get a cleaning with a Cavitron until they came to our office. It’s a fabulous addition to your bi-annual cleaning routine of scaling, polishing, and placing fluoride!!

But you all ask what is a Cavitron and what does it do?! A Cavitron is a dental tool that uses high frequency sound waves to clean teeth. The Cavitron ultrasonic cleaner is a state of the art instrument that has proved to be an extremely successful tool in removing tartar from both above and below the gumline. It has a blunt tip that uses oscillating sound waves to gently vibrate the tartar away from your teeth. The Cavitron unit is so gentle that it is used without the need for anesthetic. Having your teeth cleaned with the Cavitron unit is a safe, effective, and painless addition to traditional cleaning methods.

Tell your friends that we are at the forefront of technology and standard of care! We are still offering you $75 on your account as well as $75 on the account of any friend or family member you refer! That’s a great deal!! Call us or e-mail us to get set up! 704-544-5330 or Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

So You Think You Can Floss?

Home care is important in keeping your teeth clean and healthy! Follows these directions to make sure you floss like the best of them!

-Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers. Most of it should be wrapped around one finger, and as the floss is used, the other finger takes it up.
-Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.
-Holding the floss tightly, gently saw the floss between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and gently slide it beneath your gums.
-Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth.

Now when you come in for your next check-up and cleaning at Dr. Edwin Porter’s office we can give you a pat on the back and save you some cash! Call us now for an appointment at 704-544-5330 or e-mail at Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

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

www.DentistryinCharlotte.com

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!

Do You Need A Root Canal or Allergy Medicine?!

Springtime brings with it many benefits such as longer days and warmer weather but also the inevitable ALLERGY SEASON!
Allergies can affect people of any age, any gender, and any race with miserable symptoms, including tooth pain. Due to the proximity of the sinuses to the upper teeth, pain in the teeth and gum area may be confused with other ailments such as a cavity, periodontal disease, or the need for a root canal. Try taking your allergy medication before you come in to see us if you are prone to allergies. This may save you a trip! If your symptoms go away, the issues are most likely dealing with your sinuses. If they persist, please call us for a quick exam and x-ray to determine what is going on. Our Arboretum office is conveniently located near your work and home! Call us at 704-544-5330 today!

Wi-Fi is Now Available While You Are Worked on!

Dr. Edwin S. Porter has now invested in an even more fun experience for our patients. Bring your i-Pad, smart phone, or laptop to the office and tap into our free wi-fi while you get worked on. We love to have all of the comforts of home here for you! The network and password is listed in our waiting room and operatories. Just ask us if you have any questions. 704-544-5330

What’s the Difference in X-rays and Why You Need Them

At the office of Dr. Edwin S. Porter, we place our focus on patient care and making sure your teeth are healthy. In order to diagnose dental issues, we use digital x-rays to diagnose what we cannot see with our eyes or other dental tools. As a new patient, we start out with Full Mouth Series, or FMX as we call it, to establish your whole mouth. For younger patients, we may choose to take a Panorex and four bitewings to see baby teeth and adult teeth. The Panorex and FMX are usually taken every 3-5 years as teeth shift and change within that time. Every year once you are established, we will take four Bitewings to make sure there is not any new decay in between your teeth.

Full Mouth Series ("FMX"): The full mouth series of x-rays are designed to take detailed images of each tooth and the surrounding structures. We usually prescribe them to diagnose most dental conditions like gum disease, cavities, dental abscesses, and pathological lesions.

Bitewing X-rays: These are used to screen for cavities. Bitwing x-rays are not typically used on front teeth and are not used to diagnose gum disease.

Panorex X-rays: These are taken for a broad overview of the mouth as well as the entire maxillofacial area- which includes the midface, upper and lower jaws and surrounding areas. They are used more routinely by Oral Surgeons and Orthodontists during treatment planning, but have considerable less diagnostic value to the General Dentist who need more detail.

After we take your x-rays, you will be able to immediately view them and we can manipulate them by making them bigger and highlighting areas of concern. Call us to check out our great technology! 704-544-5330 today!