Replacing Teeth And Improving Imperfect Smiles In A Caring Environment!
Dental implants do something other tooth replacement options cannot — they replace the root, not just the crown, preserving jaw bone and stabilizing neighboring teeth for the long term. For Waxhaw residents, Charlotte Dental Arts provides that level of care in-house, led by Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, with over 20 years of implant expertise. No referral is needed to schedule your consultation. We welcome out-of-network patients and offer financing through CareCredit and Cherry Financing. Call 704-544-5330 or visit our contact page to get started.
Why Waxhaw Residents Travel to Charlotte for Dental Care
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), 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.
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? Implant supported dentures 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.
Do you have a full arch of missing or damaged teeth in one or both jaws? All-on-4 dental implants replace an entire arch with just four strategically placed implants, often with a functional smile the same day.
This treatment restores most of your natural bite force and stops the bone loss that comes with long-term tooth loss.
All phases of treatment are completed in-house with digital planning, giving patients a precise, customized result.
Do you feel anxious about dental visits, or have a low tolerance for discomfort during longer procedures? Sedation dentistry can make your treatment comfortable from start to finish.
We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, so your level of relaxation can be matched to your anxiety level and the complexity of your treatment.
With the right sedation option, you can complete necessary dental work without fear or discomfort.
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 in Waxhaw 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!
What to Expect From the Implant Process
Understanding the treatment timeline helps you plan with confidence. Your first appointment is a thorough consultation, during which we review your bone density, oral health history, and overall candidacy for implants. Digital imaging allows us to map the placement site precisely before any procedure begins.
The implant itself, a small titanium post, is placed directly into the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth. Over the following weeks, a process called osseointegration takes place, during which living bone forms a direct structural and functional connection with the surface of the implant, creating a stable foundation for the final restoration. Once integration is confirmed, we attach a custom-fabricated crown that matches the shape, color, and feel of your natural teeth.
What sets our process apart is the technology behind it. Dr. Porter has completed more than 6,000 CEREC same-day restoration cases, and his role as a Visiting Faculty member at CEREC Doctors and a Trainer and Mentor for Dentsply Sirona means his digital workflow is refined at a level most practices cannot offer. For qualifying cases, digital scans eliminate the need for traditional impressions, and crowns can be designed and placed in fewer appointments than a conventional timeline requires.
Implant Options We Offer
Not every case calls for the same solution. We provide a range of implant-supported restorations tailored to your specific needs.
Single-tooth implants are the most common approach when one tooth is missing. A single titanium post supports a custom crown, preserving the surrounding bone and avoiding any alteration to healthy adjacent teeth. For patients who are missing multiple teeth or require a full arch replacement, we also offer All-on-4 dental implants, a technique that secures a full-arch prosthesis using just four strategically placed implants. This approach significantly reduces treatment time and cost compared to replacing each tooth individually, while delivering a fixed, natural-looking result.
For patients who may not have sufficient bone volume, bone grafting is available to rebuild the implant site before placement. We also offer sedation dentistry for patients who experience anxiety around dental procedures, making it possible to complete more of your treatment in fewer, more comfortable visits.
Dr. Edwin Porter
Dr. Edwin Porter has earned the title of the “Top Dentist” in Charlotte, NC award for more than 12 consecutive years. Dr. Porter is a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and is also a top Invisalign provider in his area. He is committed to giving every patient expert and personalized care that can enhance their smile for years to come.
Financial Considerations
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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Dental implants do something other tooth replacement options cannot — they replace the root, preserve jawbone, and deliver a lifetime result with minimal ongoing maintenance. For Waxhaw residents, Charlotte Dental Arts makes that standard of care directly accessible with no referral required. Dr. Porter’s DICOI and FAGD credentials, combined with over 20 years of in-house implant experience, mean you receive specialist-level care at a general dentistry practice. We welcome out-of-network patients and offer financing through CareCredit and Cherry Financing.
Comparing your options? Our dental implants vs. dentures vs. bridges guide breaks down cost, longevity, and maintenance side by side. For pricing specifics, visit our dental implant cost guide for Charlotte, NC. Contact us to schedule your consultation.
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