Rebuilding Smiles for Waxhaw and Union County
Unlike a bridge or denture, an implant stands in for the tooth root, so the jawbone keeps getting the stimulation it needs and nearby teeth are left alone. Waxhaw patients can have that care at Charlotte Dental Arts, where Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, FAGD, DICOI, plans and completes treatment in one office. Referrals are not needed and out-of-network patients are welcome, with financing offered through CareCredit and Cherry. Call 704-544-5330 or send a note through our contact page to book a complimentary consultation.
Making the Trip From Waxhaw to Charlotte
Waxhaw sits in southern Union County near the South Carolina line, where NC 16 and NC 75 meet, with Weddington, Marvin and Mineral Springs close by. Our office is at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, in south Charlotte (28226). The drive crosses county lines, so allow extra time and plan ahead for appointments where you may be sedated. In return, you get cone beam imaging, digital implant planning, an in-house lab and a doctor who finishes what he starts, all without bouncing between specialists.
Implant Treatments for Waxhaw Patients
Replacing one tooth? An implant post takes the place of the root and supports a custom crown, leaving the teeth beside the gap exactly as they were. The post also helps keep the bone at that spot from thinning over time.
If you have lost many teeth, or your denture never feels secure, implants can hold the denture in place. Because it no longer slides, you can bite and speak with more confidence, and the implants help preserve the jaw.
All-on-4 rebuilds a whole upper or lower arch on four implants. Treatment is planned digitally and carried out in-house, and a functional smile is often possible the same day.
Dental fear should not keep you from care. We provide nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation so you can have longer treatment with less stress. Someone will need to drive you home after oral or IV sedation.
Cosmetic Dentistry Services
Coffee, tea and time dull tooth color. Our in-office whitening uses professional-grade gel that reaches stains store products often miss, and it works in a short visit.
Invisalign® straightens teeth with custom clear aligners that you can take out to eat and clean. Dr. Porter is recognized as a top Invisalign provider in his area.
Porcelain dental veneers in Waxhaw can smooth over chips, gaps, uneven edges and stains. Each veneer is made to fit its tooth and bonded in place.
Crowns protect and rebuild damaged teeth, and bridges replace a missing tooth by joining crowns across the gap. Our CEREC system makes same-day crowns possible in many cases.
What the Implant Process Looks Like
Knowing the sequence makes the process easier to plan around. It starts with a consultation covering your health history, bone, and goals, followed by digital imaging that lets us map the exact site. The titanium implant is then placed in the jaw. Over the next weeks to months, bone bonds to its surface in a process called osseointegration. Once the implant is stable, we attach a crown made to match your other teeth in shape and shade.
Digital scanning means many cases skip messy traditional impressions, and Dr. Porter teaches CEREC digital workflows as Visiting Faculty at CEREC Doctors. Fewer lab delays can help keep your treatment on track.
Choosing Between Implant Options
The right restoration depends on how many teeth are missing and how much bone remains. We offer implant-supported restorations in several forms. One missing tooth is usually handled with a single implant and crown. Several missing teeth or a full arch can be restored with All-on-4 dental implants, which anchor a fixed prosthesis on four implants and are often quicker and less costly than one implant per tooth. If the jaw has lost volume, bone grafting can rebuild the site first. Anxious patients can combine treatment with sedation dentistry, so more work can be done per visit.
Dr. Edwin Porter
Dr. Edwin Porter is a recognized Top Dentist in Charlotte and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He holds the Diplomate credential from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and is a top Invisalign provider in his area. Patients from Waxhaw and beyond see him for individualized implant and cosmetic care.
Understanding Your Costs
Implant care is a significant expense, and flexible payment can make it easier to start. We work with CareCredit, Cherry and Proceed for monthly plans and review insurance coverage before treatment. Without insurance, ask about our Premier Dental Savings Program. For price drivers, read our dental implant cost guide for Charlotte, NC.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
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A consultation lets you ask questions and see what implants could mean for your own mouth, with no referral and no obligation. We welcome out-of-network patients and can walk you through financing.
If you are still weighing options, our guide to implants, dentures and bridges compares them side by side, and the dental implant cost guide for Charlotte, NC covers pricing. To get started, contact us.
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- Head west on E South Main St toward S Broome St
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto NC-16 N/N Broome St S
- Slight left toward Springbank Ln
- Continue onto Springbank Ln
- Turn left
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