A Dental Home for Lake Park Families Who Want Teeth Replaced Well
Lake Park is a village in Union County, and patients from there and from nearby Indian Trail make the trip to our office in south Charlotte for implant and cosmetic care. The route most people use follows US-74 to I-485, then NC-16 (Providence Road) toward Springbank Lane. Traffic can slow any part of that drive, so plan for extra time.
Once you arrive, Dr. Edwin Porter and the team handle planning, treatment and the lab work under one roof. We offer complimentary consultations, welcome out-of-network patients and have financing through CareCredit, Cherry and Proceed.
How We Replace Missing Teeth
Losing one tooth leaves a gap that affects how you chew and how the neighboring teeth line up. A single implant fills it with an artificial root and a crown that is matched to the surrounding shade.
The post stays anchored in the jaw, which helps hold on to the bone in that area.
Replacing a large number of teeth with a traditional denture often means it shifts or needs adhesive. Attaching the denture to implants gives it a solid footing, so it is steadier for eating and speaking.
Implants also give the bone the stimulation a plain denture cannot.
For a full upper or lower arch, All-on-4 anchors a fixed bridge on four implants. The angled placement is planned to take advantage of the bone that is present, and a functional set of teeth can often be delivered the same day.
We design the case on digital scans and rely on our own lab for the restoration.
If the thought of treatment makes you tense, ask about nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation. Each works differently, and we help you choose based on the procedure and how you feel about it.
A driver is needed after oral or IV sedation, so line one up ahead of time.
Cosmetic Dentistry Services
Over the years, food, drink and tobacco leave teeth darker than they started. In-office whitening applies professional-grade bleaching under our supervision, which gives a more controlled result than most store products.
Whitening affects natural enamel only, so any crowns, veneers or fillings keep their current shade.
Invisalign® straightens teeth with clear plastic trays that are made to fit your mouth and changed in stages. Dr. Porter is a top Invisalign provider in his area.
You remove the trays to eat and to clean your teeth as usual, which many people find more convenient than brackets and wires.
Chipped edges, spaces between teeth, a tooth that sits crooked or a stain that will not lift can all be addressed with porcelain veneers.
They are made to fit the tooth they cover, and we plan the shape and color with you so the result looks natural in your smile.
A crown protects a tooth that is cracked, worn or heavily restored. A bridge replaces a missing tooth or two by joining a replacement to the teeth on each side.
Because we have CEREC technology on site, a crown can often be designed and made while you are here.
One Practice for Function and Appearance
Many dental visits start with one concern and end up involving another. Because our services cover implants, implant dentures, veneers, crowns and bridges, your treatment plan can cover function and appearance at once.
We use digital impressions and implant planning to lay out the sequence, so you know what is happening at each stage.
Dr. Edwin Porter
Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, has been named a Top Dentist in Charlotte. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and he is recognized as a top Invisalign provider in his area.
He plans your care personally, beginning with a complimentary consultation.
When an Entire Arch Needs Replacing
Missing most of the teeth in a jaw makes chewing difficult and allows the bone to recede. All-on-4 offers a way to rebuild that arch on four implants, with a fixed bridge that does not come out at night.
We look at cone beam 3D images and digital plans before recommending it, and the consultation will tell you if your bone and health allow it.
Frequently Asked Questions From Lake Park Patients
The directions on this page start from Indian Trail and follow US-74 to I-485, then exit onto NC-16 (Providence Road) and continue to Springbank Lane. Our address is 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28226. Allow extra time for traffic.
Implant consultations here are complimentary. You will see Dr. Porter, review imaging and talk through options and costs. Out-of-network patients are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry and Proceed.
Our Premier Dental Savings Program is for patients without dental insurance. Ask the front office how it applies to the treatment you are considering.
Gaps can allow neighboring teeth to move, make chewing less comfortable and let the jawbone shrink in that spot. Gum health can be affected too, so it is worth getting an evaluation rather than waiting.
A single implant replaces one tooth. Implant-supported dentures and bridges restore several teeth using a small number of implants. All-on-4 rebuilds an entire arch on four implants. The right choice depends on your bone and the number of teeth involved.
Not necessarily. Placing implants at an angle lets us use the bone that remains, and cone beam imaging shows what is available. Candidacy is confirmed at an exam.
They are related but not identical. Lumineers are a very thin type of veneer that may require little or no enamel removal, while conventional veneers typically involve shaping the tooth first. Dr. Porter can recommend what fits your situation.
Yes, for oral or IV sedation you need a responsible adult to drive you home. Nitrous oxide wears off sooner, and we will tell you exactly what to expect when scheduling.
Relaxed Visits With Sedation
Anxiety about dental work is common, and avoiding the office can let problems grow. Our sedation choices run from nitrous oxide to oral and IV sedation, so we can match the level to your needs.
You will need a ride home after oral or IV sedation. We explain how each option works at your consultation.
Visit Our Practice!
- Get on US-74 BYP in Indian Trail from Carol Ave and Indian Trail Fairview Rd
- Head northwest on Creft Cir toward Lake Park Rd
- Turn right onto Mother Teresa Dr
- Turn left onto Courtland St
- Turn left onto Carol Ave
- Carol Ave turns slightly right and becomes 3rd Ave
- Turn right onto Indian Trail Fairview Rd
- Turn left to merge onto US-74 BYP
- Drive from I-485/I-485 Inner to Mecklenburg County. Take exit 57 from I-485/I-485 Inner
- Merge onto US-74 BYP
- Continue onto US-74 W
- Take exit 253 for I-485 S
- Merge onto I-485/I-485 Inner
- Take exit 57 for NC-16 toward Providence Rd/Weddington
- Follow NC-16 N/Providence Rd to your destination in Charlotte
- Turn right onto NC-16 N/Providence Rd
- Slight left toward Springbank Ln
- Continue onto Springbank Ln
- Our practice will be to your left!
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