Replacing Teeth And Improving Imperfect Smiles In A Caring Environment!
A missing tooth does more than change the way you look. Over time, it leads to bone loss in the jaw, shifting of neighboring teeth, and a gradual decline in your ability to chew and speak comfortably. For patients in Indian Trail, Charlotte Dental Arts offers a permanent solution with a level of implant expertise that most local practices simply cannot provide. Our team is led by Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, with over 20 years of in-house implant experience. No referral is needed. We welcome out-of-network patients and offer financing through CareCredit and Cherry Financing. Call 704-544-5330 or visit our contact page to schedule.
What Are Dental Implants and Who Benefits From Them
Dental implants are the most long-lasting and natural-feeling option available for replacing missing or failing teeth. Unlike dentures or bridges, implants are anchored directly into the jawbone through a small titanium post that fuses with the bone over time. This process, called osseointegration, creates a stable foundation for a crown, bridge, or full-arch prosthetic that functions just like a natural tooth.
Research published through the National Institutes of Health shows that dental implant use has grown substantially across the United States over the past two decades. Nearly anyone who is in good general health and has adequate bone density may be a candidate, including those who have lost teeth due to decay, gum disease, injury, or trauma.
Our dental implant services are designed to serve patients at every stage of tooth loss. Whether you need a single implant or a full-mouth restoration, we take the time to evaluate your unique anatomy, health history, and goals before recommending a treatment pathway.
Our Featured Dental Implant Treatments
If patients are in need of a single tooth replacement, a single dental implant is able to fill the gap with ease!
Single dental implants are placed with single screw-like posts and topped with a dental crown that is made to look like the patient’s natural teeth.
Single dental implants provide a great deal of stability to a patient’s jawbone, keeping it healthy and strong.
Do you have many missing or failing teeth that need to be replaced? Our implant supported dentures in Indian Trail are a stable and reliable solution!
Supported by a couple of dental implants, implant supported dentures are comfortable, do not move in a patient’s mouth, and stimulate the jawbone.
With implant supported dentures, patients can resume their normal diet, talk with ease, and smile with confidence.
Looking for an effective tooth replacement option to replace a full arch of missing teeth? All-On-4® dental implants in Indian Trail could help you!
All-On-4 dental implants can restore a patient’s smile with just four dental implant posts! Once the dental implant posts are strategically placed, a full mouth dental prosthesis is placed on top.The All-On-4 dental implant solution can give you a healthier and happier smile.
The All-On-4 dental implant solution can give you a healthier and happier smile.
Dental anxiety can prevent people from getting the critical treatment they need. That is why we offer sedation dentistry to give you pain-free treatments!
Sedation dentistry gives patients the ability to have the treatments they need and deserve.
We can give patients the mild, moderate, or deep sedation dentistry treatment option, depending on the patient’s anxiety level and the type of treatment they are getting.
Our Featured Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
For anyone looking for a way to correct their yellow or discolored teeth, consider our professional tooth whitening treatment!
Compared with over-the-counter methods, our professional teeth whitening services are able to give you a pearly white smile in a short amount of time.
Our in-office whitening option has professional-grade bleaching agents that soak deep into the tooth enamel, removing internal and surface level stains.
If you want to straighten your crooked teeth, Invisalign® clear aligners could be the best solution for you!
With Invisalign, patients can straighten their teeth with removable acrylic clear aligners that are custom made to fit every patient’s unique smile.
The best part is that Invisalign clear aligners can be removed when patients are eating and doing their normal oral hygiene routine.
For those who have chipped, gapped, crooked, or discolored teeth, then dental veneers could be the perfect treatment option for you!
Dental veneers are thin pieces of porcelain material that are custom made to perfectly fit the shape of patients’ imperfect teeth.
With dental veneers, patients can quickly and effectively improve the look of their teeth for a happier, more confident smile.
Have damaged and missing teeth that make it hard for you to eat, talk, and smile confidently? Dental crowns and bridges could restore your smile.
Dental bridges are bonded to healthy teeth to replace multiple missing teeth in a row and dental crowns are placed over damaged or missing teeth.
With dental crowns and bridges, patients can restore the function and beauty of their teeth!
Cosmetic Dentistry Options Available Near Indian Trail
Restoring function is only half of the equation. Many patients who visit us are equally motivated to improve the appearance of their smile, and our cosmetic dentistry services make that goal achievable through a wide range of treatments.
We provide a wide range of cosmetic procedures, with a customized approach for every patient. Popular requests often include the following services:
- Porcelain veneers: Ultra-thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surface of teeth to fix discoloration, chips, gaps, or minor misalignment
- Teeth whitening: Professional-strength whitening that delivers more dramatic and longer-lasting results than over-the-counter options
- White spot removal: A minimally invasive technique using ICON resin infiltration to eliminate white spot lesions without drilling
- Dental bonding: Tooth-colored composite resin used to reshape or repair a tooth in a single appointment
- Invisalign: Clear aligners for adults and teens wanting a discreet path to straighter teeth
Each of these treatments can be combined with one another or with implant therapy as part of a comprehensive smile makeover. Our team will work with you to identify which options best align with your goals and timeline.
Dr. Edwin Porter
Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, has served as Charlotte Magazine’s Top Dentist for over 20 consecutive years. He holds two advanced implant credentials: his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and his Diplomate designation from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI), one of the most respected credentials in implant dentistry, requiring 120 documented cases, 250 CE hours, and a clinical examination. Dr. Porter also serves as Visiting Faculty at CEREC Doctors and as a Trainer for Advanced Implant Education through the Institute of Mega Implant and MegaGen. No referral is required. Learn more on his bio page.
Why Patients in Indian Trail Choose Charlotte Dental Arts
Dental implant treatment is a significant investment in your oral health, but our financing options make this life-changing care accessible to more patients. We work with CareCredit and Cherry Financing to offer flexible monthly payment plans, and our team will review your insurance benefits before treatment begins to maximize any available coverage. For a full breakdown of what implants cost at our practice, visit our dental implant cost guide for Charlotte, NC.
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Take the Next Step Toward a Healthier, More Beautiful Smile With Charlotte Dental Arts
If you have been putting off treatment for a missing tooth or a smile you are not proud of, the right time to act is now. The longer tooth loss goes unaddressed, the more the surrounding bone and tissue deteriorate, making future treatment more complex. Charlotte Dental Arts handles every phase of implant care in-house — no referrals needed, and we welcome out-of-network patients. Dr. Porter’s DICOI and FAGD credentials represent some of the highest standards in implant dentistry.
Comparing your options? Our dental implants vs. dentures vs. bridges guide gives you a clear side-by-side breakdown of cost, longevity, and maintenance. For pricing details, visit our dental implant cost guide for Charlotte, NC. To get started, contact us here.
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- Head southwest on Indian Trail Rd/Indian Trail Road South toward Park Rd W
- Turn right onto Gribble Rd
- Drive from McKee Rd, Kuykendall Rd and Providence Rd to Charlotte
- Turn left onto Stallings Rd
- Turn right onto E John St/Old Monroe Rd
- Turn left onto Aurora Blvd
- Turn right onto Pleasant Plains Rd
- Turn left onto McKee Rd
- Turn right onto Kuykendall Rd
- Turn right onto Providence Rd
- Take Springbank Ln to your destination
- Slight left toward Springbank Ln
- Continue onto Springbank Ln
- Our practice will be to your left!
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