Some appointments are easy to put off precisely because they are routine. Nothing hurts, the calendar is full, and a cleaning feels like something that can wait until next month. The trouble is that early gum changes and small cavities tend to be quiet, so the visit you skip is often the one that would have caught them.
Charlotte Dental Arts offers cleanings and oral exams to Carmel Commons residents from our office at 3135 Springbank Lane, about 8 minutes away. Our dentist near Carmel Commons page introduces Dr. Edwin Porter, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and Dr. Robert Lowe, a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, who both see patients for routine care.
Eight Minutes Makes the Appointment Easier to Keep
Because the office is about 8 minutes from Carmel Commons, a cleaning can fit into the morning before work or a gap in the afternoon, though traffic can change the drive. Our first appointments start at 7am Monday through Thursday.
Parents can book children and adults back to back, which keeps a busy week simpler, and children’s visits are described on our pediatric dental cleanings page.
What Your Visit Includes
Your hygienist removes plaque and tartar from places a toothbrush cannot reach, polishes away surface stains, and applies fluoride when it will help. Your dentist then completes the exam, which covers your teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work, and soft tissues, with digital imaging taken when it is needed.
Before you leave, your dentist explains what was found in plain language and recommends how often you should return based on your gum health and risk factors.
What a Cleaning and Exam Can Catch Early
A routine visit is often where these problems are first spotted, while they are still simple to treat:
The American Dental Association’s page on home oral care explains how daily habits and regular dental visits work together, with added support for people at higher risk of cavities or gum disease.
Whether You Are New to the Area or Back After a Break
If you have not been to a dentist in a while, you are welcome here. Your first visit includes the same careful exam, and your dentist talks through what was found and what to do next. A complimentary consultation is also available if you would like to meet the team first.
Bring a list of your current medications, and tell us about any sensitivity or concerns so each step can be adjusted to your comfort. Noise-canceling headphones, iPads, and warm blankets are available, and you can ask about sedation dentistry if visits make you anxious.
Insurance and Payment for Carmel Commons Cleanings
Charlotte Dental Arts is out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team helps you use your out-of-network benefits. CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed financing are available, and the Premier Dental Savings Program is an option if you are uninsured. Our insurance and financing page explains the details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cleanings and Exams Near Carmel Commons
How long does it take to get to your office from Carmel Commons?
The office is about 8 minutes from Carmel Commons by car, at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28226. Traffic can change that, so allow a little extra time for your first visit.
Can I schedule a cleaning before work?
Many Carmel Commons patients choose an early visit so the rest of the day stays open. Contact us to see which early times are open, and ask about booking family members back to back.
Do you see children and adults at the same visit?
Yes. Parents can schedule children and adults back to back. Children’s visits are described on our pediatric dental cleanings page.
What happens if you find a problem during my exam?
Your dentist explains what was found in plain language and goes over your options and timing before anything is scheduled. Many findings are simple to address when they are caught early.
How does insurance work for a cleaning and exam?
Charlotte Dental Arts is out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team helps you use your out-of-network benefits. If you are uninsured, ask about financing or the Premier Dental Savings Program.
Schedule Your Carmel Commons Cleaning With Charlotte Dental Arts
Dr. Porter founded Charlotte Dental Arts in 1996, and our dentists keep training at the Pankey Institute, Dawson Academy, and Spear Education. Carmel Commons patients receive that care in a relaxed setting, with noise-canceling headphones, iPads, and warm blankets available.
Ready to book your visit? Contact Charlotte Dental Arts to find a time that fits your week, and our team will take care of the rest.
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