Dental Implants and Smile Restoration for East Forest Patients
East Forest sits in southeast Charlotte, between Monroe Road and Independence Boulevard, while our office is at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, in south Charlotte, so allow extra time for the drive. Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, plans, places, and restores dental implants here in-house. No referral is needed to schedule your consultation. Out-of-network patients are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry Financing. Call 704-544-5330 or visit our contact page to get started.
Implant Options We Offer East Forest Patients
Dental implants replace the root of a missing tooth with a titanium post set in the jaw. The bone bonds to the post over time, which gives a crown, bridge, or denture something solid to attach to.
For one missing tooth, a single implant and a custom crown close the gap without involving the teeth next to it. The post also keeps the jawbone in that spot working, which helps it hold its shape, and the crown is made to blend with your neighboring teeth.
When several teeth are missing or failing, implant-supported dentures give a denture a firm anchor. A few implants hold the prosthesis steady, so it does not slide while you talk or eat, and the implants keep stimulating the bone underneath it.
Planning starts with 3D cone beam imaging and digital impressions, which let us map implant positions to your jaw before any surgery.
Missing most or all of an arch? All-on-4 supports a full set of replacement teeth on four implants, and many patients leave with a functional smile the same day.
Because the teeth are fixed rather than removable, they stay put, and the implants help slow the bone loss that follows tooth loss.
Digital planning and our in-house lab keep the work under one roof.
Long appointments are easier when you are relaxed. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, and the right level depends on how anxious you feel and how much work is planned.
Oral and IV sedation require someone to drive you home afterward, so line up a ride before your visit.
Cosmetic Treatments That Pair With Implants
Over-the-counter strips mostly reach the surface of the tooth. Our professional tooth whitening uses stronger bleaching agents that work into the enamel, addressing surface stains and deeper discoloration alike, and the in-office treatment can be completed in a single appointment.
Invisalign® straightens teeth with clear, removable aligners made from digital impressions of your bite. You take them out to eat and to brush and floss, so daily routines stay simple. Dr. Porter is recognized as a top Invisalign provider in his area.
Porcelain veneers are thin shells bonded to the front of the teeth to hide chips, gaps, uneven shapes, or stubborn staining. Each one is made to fit the tooth it covers, so the result reads as a natural, even smile.
A crown caps a cracked or weakened tooth, while a bridge spans a gap using the teeth on either side. With CEREC same-day crowns, we design and mill the restoration in our office, so you skip the temporary and the second trip.
Rebuilding Function and Appearance Together
Tooth replacement and cosmetic work often overlap: an implant crown has to blend with its neighbors, and veneers or aligners can change what a restoration needs to look like. For patients in East Forest, we sequence these treatments in one plan instead of handling each in isolation.
Digital impressions and cone beam imaging give us the detail to plan each step before treatment starts, and the in-house lab keeps fabrication close to the chair.
What implants cost depends on how many teeth are being replaced, whether you need preparatory work such as bone grafting, and what your insurance covers. We are out-of-network friendly, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry Financing. Patients without insurance can ask about our Premier Dental Savings Program.
Your complimentary consultation ends with a written treatment plan and pricing, so you can compare it with your budget before committing.
Your Implant Dentist: Dr. Edwin Porter
Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, treats implant patients from the first scan to the final crown, and he is a recognized Top Dentist in Charlotte. His credentials include Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and Diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. A referral is not needed to see him. Read more on his bio page.
All-on-4 for Full-Arch Tooth Loss
A full arch of failing or missing teeth affects how you chew, speak, and look, and the jawbone keeps shrinking where roots are gone. All-on-4 anchors a full set of replacement teeth to just four implants, and the approach often gives patients a functional smile the same day.
Whether you are a candidate depends on bone, gum health, and your overall health. Cone beam 3D imaging shows us that during your complimentary consultation, and digital planning guides placement.
Each phase of care is handled in-house, with Dr. Porter and the lab on site.
East Forest Dental Implant Questions
Sedation for Longer Implant Visits
Nerves about a procedure are common and worth planning around. Nitrous oxide takes the edge off, oral sedation goes deeper, and IV sedation is available for longer or more involved visits.
Tell us how you feel about dental visits when you call and we will recommend an option. If you choose oral or IV sedation, arrange for someone to take you home, and plan the trip back to East Forest around that.
Visit Our Practice!
- Head south on Pebblestone Dr toward Village Lake Dr
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Village Lake Dr
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Monroe Rd
- Turn right onto Matthews Township Pkwy
- Continue onto NC-51 S/Pineville-Matthews Rd
- Turn right onto Providence Rd
- Slight left toward Springbank Ln
- Continue onto Springbank Ln
- Turn left
- Destination will be on the right!
Plan Your Implant Consultation
Whether one tooth or a whole arch needs attention, the first step is a consultation at our south Charlotte office. Dr. Porter and the team handle implant care in-house, no referral is needed, and out-of-network patients are welcome.
Still comparing options? Our dental implants vs. dentures vs. bridges guide covers cost, longevity, and upkeep, and the dental implant cost guide for Charlotte, NC explains pricing. When you are ready, contact us to schedule.
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