Tooth Replacement and Smile Care for Ballantyne
A missing tooth affects chewing, speech and the bone under the gap, and the fix you pick shapes how things look in ten years. Ballantyne residents can have dental implants placed and restored at Charlotte Dental Arts by Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Referrals are not required, out-of-network patients are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. Call 704-544-5330 or visit our contact page to book a complimentary consultation.
Why Ballantyne Patients Come to Our South Charlotte Office
Ballantyne grew from farmland into a master-planned community near I-485, Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Our office at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, is also in south Charlotte, so the trip stays on your side of the county. Allow extra time at busy hours.
Everything in one building
Cone beam 3D imaging, surgical placement, an in-house lab and the final crown or bridge all happen here. That means no handing your records from one specialist to the next. Dr. Porter oversees the plan from the first scan through follow-up, so the person who designs your treatment is the one who sees how it heals.
Digital workflow
Digital impressions and CEREC technology let us design many restorations on-site, which can cut the number of visits for crowns. Dr. Porter also trains other dentists in digital techniques as Visiting Faculty at CEREC Doctors.
Implant Solutions for Every Gap
A single implant stands in for the lost tooth root and supports a crown matched to your natural color. It keeps the jaw stimulated where the tooth used to be, and it does not rely on the teeth next to it for support.
Replacing many teeth does not mean one implant per tooth. A small number of implants can lock in a denture so it stops sliding, which makes eating and speaking more comfortable and helps maintain the bone beneath it.
For a full arch of failing or missing teeth, All-on-4 places four implants to carry a fixed bridge. Many patients leave with working teeth the same day. Cone beam planning guides where each implant goes so we use your available bone wisely.
Nervous about the chair, or facing a long appointment? Choose from nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation. We will talk through which level makes sense for you. For oral and IV sedation, a friend or family member needs to drive you home.
Cosmetic Treatments We Offer
Over-the-counter strips only reach so far. Professional whitening in our office uses stronger, supervised gel to lighten both surface and deeper discoloration in a short appointment.
Crowded or gapped teeth can be corrected without brackets using Invisalign®. Custom clear aligners are worn most of the day and taken out for meals and cleaning. Dr. Porter is a top Invisalign provider in his area.
Thin porcelain dental veneers in Ballantyne can reshape and recolor chipped, uneven, gapped or discolored front teeth. Each one is custom-made and bonded to the tooth surface.
A crown fits over a weakened tooth like a cap, and a bridge spans a gap using the teeth on either side. With our in-office CEREC system, many crowns are made and placed in one appointment.
Digital Planning Behind Every Implant
Modern dental implant procedures start with data. A 3D cone beam scan shows bone density, nerve paths and sinus position, so Dr. Porter can choose each implant site before surgery begins.
Same-visit restorations
On the restorative side, CEREC lets us design and mill many crowns while you are in the chair, so you are not sent home with a long-term temporary. Research from the National Institutes of Health reports that implants maintain high success rates when they are well planned and carefully placed, with survival rates exceeding 92% over extended periods.
Full-arch treatment
When most teeth are lost, All-on-4 offers a fixed alternative to removable dentures. Four implants, with the back pair angled to use available bone, hold a complete arch, and this can reduce the need for bone grafting in some cases. Our sedation dentistry options help patients stay comfortable through the procedure.
Training Matters When the Plan Is Complex
An implant has to work with the whole bite, not just the empty space, so careful treatment planning matters. Dr. Porter plans placement around how your teeth meet and how forces travel through the jaw, which helps the finished restoration function comfortably alongside your natural teeth.
When the bone needs help
If the jaw has thinned, a site may first need bone grafting before an implant can be placed. Handling that in the same office means your records, imaging and plan stay with one team.
Dr. Edwin Porter
Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, is a recognized Top Dentist in Charlotte and holds both a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate credential from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He teaches as Visiting Faculty at CEREC Doctors and as a Trainer for Advanced Implant Education through the Institute of Mega Implant and MegaGen. See his bio page for more.
Cost, Insurance and Payment Plans
Implants are a long-term investment, and we aim to keep the costs transparent. Financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry and Proceed, and we review your insurance benefits before treatment. If you do not have insurance, ask about the Premier Dental Savings Program. Our dental implant cost guide for Charlotte, NC explains what drives the price.
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Talk It Through With Dr. Porter
Sitting down with the doctor is the quickest way to learn what implants would involve for you. We do not require a referral, we welcome out-of-network patients, and consultations are complimentary.
Want to compare first? Our dental implants vs. dentures vs. bridges guide covers cost, durability and upkeep, and the implant cost guide for Charlotte, NC goes into pricing. When you are ready, contact us to schedule.
Visit Our Practice!
- Head northwest on Ballantyne Crossing Ave toward Johnston Rd
- Turn right onto Johnston Rd
- Use the right lane to take the ramp to Matthews
- Merge onto I-485 Outer
- Take exit 59 for Rea Rd
- Follow Rea Rd to Pineville-Matthews Rd
- Turn right onto Pineville-Matthews Rd
- Follow Pineville-Matthews Rd for 1.8 miles
- Turn left right before Providence Rd
- Destination will be on the right
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