A Short Trip East for Implants and Cosmetic Care
Belmont sits in Gaston County along the Catawba River, roughly 12 miles west of Charlotte, with Mount Holly and Gastonia as its closest neighbors. Interstate 85 and Wilkinson Boulevard (US 29/74) both lead toward the city, and our office is at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, in south Charlotte. Rush-hour traffic can stretch the trip, so leave a cushion.
Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, treats implant and cosmetic cases with an in-house lab and digital planning. Start with a complimentary consultation and see what a plan could look like.
Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
Gaps from an accident, decay or a failed root canal can be filled without touching healthy teeth. An implant post is placed in the jaw, and a lifelike crown is attached once the area is ready.
Since the post sits in bone like a natural root would, it helps preserve the ridge where the tooth was lost.
Several missing teeth, or a denture you no longer trust, call for a firmer solution. A handful of implants can hold a denture snugly in place.
That means fewer worries about it moving while you chew, laugh or talk, and less of the bone loss that follows when the roots are gone.
An All-on-4 bridge puts a complete arch of teeth on four implants. For many patients the result is a functional smile the same day as surgery.
Because everything from planning to the lab work stays in-house, the bridge is made around the way your jaws come together.
Worried about the needle, the sounds or just being in the chair? Our sedation menu runs from nitrous oxide to oral and IV sedation, so you can choose how relaxed you want to be.
Plan on a ride home after oral or IV sedation.
Cosmetic Dentistry to Refresh Your Smile
Whitening done in the office can brighten teeth dulled by coffee, tea, wine or simply the years. The professional-grade gel penetrates further than most retail products.
We check your gums and any existing restorations first so you know what to expect.
Crowding, gaps and bite problems can be corrected with Invisalign aligners, which are clear and removable. Each set is made from a digital scan, and you move to the next set on a schedule.
Dr. Porter is a top Invisalign provider in his area. Because the trays come out, regular brushing and eating stay unchanged.
A veneer is a custom porcelain facing that covers the front of a tooth. It is a common choice for worn edges, small chips, gaps and color that will not budge.
We take care to match shape and shade to the teeth around it so nothing looks out of place.
Cracked or decayed teeth often need a crown to hold together, and a bridge can restore a missing tooth by borrowing support from the neighbors. Implant-supported options are available too.
Same-day crowns are made on our CEREC machine from a digital impression, so many patients avoid a temporary crown.
Putting the Pieces Together
Replacing a tooth and improving the look of the rest of your smile do not have to be separate projects. We can coordinate implants, crowns, veneers and whitening so the work fits together.
The consultation is complimentary, we are out-of-network friendly, and financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry and Proceed. Patients without insurance can ask about the Premier Dental Savings Program.
Dr. Edwin Porter
Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a recognized Top Dentist in Charlotte and a top Invisalign provider.
He relies on cone beam 3D imaging and digital implant planning to chart each case ahead of time.
How All-on-4 Restores a Full Arch
Losing most of your teeth in one arch changes how you eat, speak and see yourself. It also starts a slow process in which the jawbone, no longer stimulated by tooth roots, begins to recede.
All-on-4 offers a fixed alternative to a removable denture. Four implants carry the new teeth, and the placement is chosen to work with the bone already present.
Our team plans the case digitally, builds the restoration in-house and, in many cases, delivers a functional smile the day of surgery. A permanent set is finished after healing.
Belmont Patient FAQ
Belmont is about 12 miles west of Charlotte, and our office is at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, in south Charlotte (28226). Whether you take I-85 or Wilkinson Boulevard, weekday traffic changes the drive, so allow extra time for your first appointment.
No, new-patient consultations for implants and cosmetic work are complimentary. Dr. Porter will review your history and imaging, discuss options, and outline what treatment would involve.
You still have choices. Our Premier Dental Savings Program is designed for patients without insurance, and financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry and Proceed. If you do have coverage, we are out-of-network friendly.
For oral or IV sedation, yes. Nitrous oxide wears off more quickly, but oral and IV sedation call for a ride home. Let us know when you book so we can prepare.
You can replace one tooth with a single implant, support a bridge or denture with several implants, or use All-on-4 to replace a full arch. Your jawbone, your bite and your goals shape the recommendation.
Not necessarily. All-on-4 positions the implants to take advantage of the bone that remains. Your 3D scan will show whether it is a good fit.
Veneers are bonded, custom-made porcelain shells and may involve a little enamel reduction. Lumineers are an ultra-thin brand that often requires none. Dr. Porter can tell you which suits your teeth.
Professional whitening reaches stains that store-bought strips tend to leave behind. Invisalign is a possibility for many people who want to straighten their teeth discreetly, and a consultation will tell you if your teeth and gums are ready.
Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients
Many people avoid the dentist because of nerves, and a long implant or cosmetic visit can feel like a lot to sit through. Sedation helps you stay calm throughout.
You can choose nitrous oxide for mild relaxation, oral sedation for something stronger, or IV sedation for the deepest comfort. With oral or IV sedation you will need a driver, and we will walk you through preparation ahead of time.
Come See Us on Springbank Lane
- Get on I-485 Outer in Mecklenburg County from NC-7 E/Catawba St and US-29 N/US-74 E/Wilkinson Blvd
- Head east toward Glenway St
- Turn left onto Glenway St
- Turn right onto NC-7 E/Catawba St
- Turn right onto US-29 N/US-74 E/Wilkinson Blvd
- Turn right onto the I-485 Outer S ramp
- Follow I-485 Outer to Rea Rd in Charlotte. Take exit 59 from I-485 Outer
- Merge onto I-485 Outer
- Take exit 59 for Rea Rd
- Follow Rea Rd and NC-51 N/Pineville-Matthews Rd to your destination
- Turn left onto Rea Rd
- Keep left to stay on Rea Rd
- Turn right onto NC-51 N/Pineville-Matthews Rd
- Turn left
- Turn left
- Turn right
- Destination will be on the left!
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