TV Finale Week

Lost, American Idol, Biggest Loser, Dancing with the Stars, and 24....What finales will YOU be watching? TV overload :) And so begins the summer season!

SMILE!

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!

Drool!

After all the rain we had yesterday here in Charlotte, I can see how it relates to something in dentistry. Ever wonder what drooling truly is? Sialorrhea!

Sialorrhea is a condition characterized by the secretion of drool in the resting state. It is often the result of open-mouth posture from sleeping on one's side. In the resting state, saliva may not build at the back of the throat, triggering the normal swallow reflex, thus allowing for the condition. It may be more common when resting soon after meals.

Weekend Tip!

You cant reach the tight spaces b/t your teeth or under your gumline with a toothbrush. That's why daily flossing is important!

Come visit our office to take a tour, find out your dental needs with an exam and x-rays, receive our luxurious spa cleaning, or experience a free consultation! We strive to treat you at your speed and get your smile to it's healthiest!

We are a Green Office!

We just had Earth Day not too long ago and we want to recognize how our office has been “GREEN” for a while now. We are a paperless office that utilizes the use of encrypted computers to store our patient information. We are able to keep photos of all our patients’ teeth, the procedures they have done, and their appointments on our computers. So at your next appointment, don’t be afraid to ask to see any photos you have! It’s quite fun to see your tooth on a 42 inch television screen!

We also use digital x-rays that help both our patients and the environment. The digital x-rays offer less than 80% of the regular amount of radiation that celluloid or old-timey x-rays would produce. Also, the new x-rays don’t give off any bad chemicals in the environment.

We definitely try to protect the earth and our patients…You can always feel safe with us at Dr. Porter’s Office!

Dr. Porter wants to know: Could you be a teeth whitening 'addict'?

In an age—and culture—where looks matter as much as anything in life, and at a time when a set of beautiful white teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, more and more folks want to look and feel great. But can there be too much of a good thing when it comes to teeth whitening? Lately, many dentists everywhere have been reporting more and more patients complaining about irritation and bleeding gums, translucent teeth and excessive teeth sensitivity, especially to cold food and drink items. This may be because many people become obsessed with making their teeth as white as possible.

At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we offer professional teeth whitening, at-home whitening system and whitening toothpaste. If you're considering using a tooth whitening product containing bleaches, however, the American Dental Association recommends that you visit Dr. Porter first. Lastly, our friends at WebMD have written a helpful article on teeth whitening addiction, and we encourage you to give it a read if you suspect you may have a teeth whitening addiction.

Give us a call and have a great weekend!

10 Facebook tips for parents

At the office of Dr. Edwin Porter, we recognize thousands of parents sign up for Facebook accounts and ‘friend’ their kids, often as a way to keep tabs on their online activities. A few months ago, parenting author Vicki Courtney wrote a helpful post on the things parents should and shouldn’t do while surfing through their kids' Facebook profiles. Dr. Porter and our staff thought you might benefit from reading this interesting piece.

Here is the list of the "Top Ten Facebook No-Nos" for Parents, designed specifically for those moms and dads who aren’t sure whether they’ve crossed the line in monitoring their kids’ presence online.

We hope you find this article informational. Occasionally, we enjoy posting articles outside the dental spectrum. Look out for more interesting stuff next week!