Replacing Teeth And Improving Imperfect Smiles In A Caring Environment!
Replacing a missing tooth is a decision with long-term consequences, and the provider you choose shapes the outcome at every stage. From surgical placement to final restoration, the process requires clinical precision, advanced technology, and a doctor with the depth of training to manage each phase without handing your care off to someone else. For patients in Waxhaw, NC, that level of in-house, credential-driven implant care is available just a short drive north.
At Charlotte Dental Arts, we provide comprehensive dental implant care for patients throughout Waxhaw and the surrounding Union County communities. Our practice is led by Dr. Edwin Porter, DDS, DICOI, FAGD, who manages every phase of implant treatment in-house, from surgical placement to final restoration, so you never have to coordinate across multiple offices. We welcome out-of-network patients and offer a range of financing options to help make treatment accessible.
Why Waxhaw Residents Travel to Charlotte for Dental Care
Waxhaw is one of the fastest-growing communities in the greater Charlotte metro area, and with that growth comes an increasing demand for advanced dental services. While local options cover general and preventive care well, highly advanced restorative procedures, including full-arch implant restorations, All-on-4 cases, bone grafting, and same-day digital restorations, are frequently found at established Charlotte-area practices with the infrastructure, training, and technology to support them. For complex cases, the level of credentials and specialization required to plan and place implants predictably represents a meaningful distinction, and patients are willing to make the short drive when it matters to their health.
At Charlotte Dental Arts, we offer something particularly rare: a single provider who handles your entire implant case under one roof. Dr. Edwin Porter holds a Diplomate designation from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI), one of implant dentistry’s most rigorous credentialing pathways, requiring 120 documented implant cases, 250 continuing education hours, a peer-reviewed publication or symposium presentation, and a comprehensive examination. He also serves as a trainer and mentor for Advanced Implant Education through the Institute of Mega Implant and MegaGen, bringing the same clinical precision he teaches to other dentists directly to his patients at every appointment.
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 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 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.
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.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
Replacing your missing teeth at our skilled office can give you the greatest opportunity to avoid further complications. From bone loss to gum disease, missing teeth can cause a large variety of issues if left open and untreated.
If you are looking to improve the appearance of your smile, cosmetic dentistry at our patient focused office can help. From teeth whitening to Invisalign clear aligner treatments, cosmetic dentistry has many ways for patients to improve the look of their teeth.
At our practice, you have a variety of options to choose from for dental implants. Single dental implants can help fix the issue of a couple of missing teeth whereas implant supported dentures and All-On-4 can provide you with a full arch replacement.
The All-On-4 dental implant treatment model is great for replacing teeth, even those with some bone decay. Patients can come to our practice for a consultation to see if they are candidates for this modern tooth replacement option.
If you are interested in getting a dental bridge, chances are you have a couple of missing teeth in a row that need to be replaced. Implant supported bridges use dental implants to support a bridge of strong and natural looking prosthetic teeth.
Dental veneers give patients the ability to hide the imperfections of their teeth and are bonded directly to their teeth. Lumineers do not require enamel removal for placement like dental veneers, making them a less permanent option.
Over-the-counter teeth whiteners do not give patients the same or lasting effect that professional teeth whiteners do. Our in-office professional teeth whiteners go deep past the enamel of your teeth to remove stains for a brighter smile.
For anyone who has healthy teeth and wants to straighten their crooked and imperfect smile, the invisalign clear aligner treatment could be the perfect treatment for them. Using removable and individualized clear aligners, patients can improve the aesthetic beauty of their teeth.
Begin With a Conversation at Charlotte Dental Arts
Dr. Porter has been recognized as a Top Dentist in Charlotte Magazine for over 20 years, and his commitment to his patients is reflected in every phase of care, from the first consultation to the final restoration. With more than 20 years of implant experience, Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) credentials, and a practice built around in-house, comprehensive care, our team is equipped to take your case from start to finish without referrals or gaps in communication.
Waxhaw patients looking for a trusted, credential-driven implant provider do not have to look far. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a complete, lasting smile.
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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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