Cosmetic Dentistry
Address Your Dental Insecurities What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Conceal and Correct?
Cosmetic dentistry addresses aesthetic imperfections with your smile, like stained teeth. Cosmetic dentistry can improve the appearance of a wide variety of concerns, including:
Brighten your smile with teeth whitening or porcelain veneers at our Charlotte dental office. These two options can conceal extrinsic and intrinsic stains.
We offer Invisalign treatment to help patients with crooked teeth, gaps, and bite misalignment achieve a smile they can feel proud of showing the world.
Dr. Charles Porter has spent significant time studying dental implants. He helps patients restore a missing tooth or teeth with dental implants and restorations for a more aesthetic smile.
Patients with receding gums, those with uneven gumlines, or patients with a heavy gumline that results in a "gummy smile" can all benefit from laser gum contouring or gum grafts.
We can restore aging crowns, bridges, and other restorations that have served their time. We also can replace amalgam metal fillings with natural-looking composite options.
Your Ideal Smile Is Within Reach
Our founding dentist, Dr. Charles Porter, has been providing Charlotte with quality dentistry for more than 25 years.
Feeling self-conscious about your smile can significantly impact your quality of life. There's no reason to delay cosmetic dentistry treatment any longer.
Dr. Charles Porter and Dr. Robert Porter believe every dental patient deserves a smile they can feel confident in. Our dentists are passionate about providing high-quality dental care that is tailored to your goals. They accept financing through CareCredit® to make cosmetic dentistry more affordable at our Charlotte, NC, practice. With over three decades of combined experience, our dentists have refined their techniques to yield the most flattering results. Request a consultation today!
Call our Charlotte dental practice to get started on your smile transformation:
(704) 834-1299
Exceptional Care
"Dr. Porter and his staff are top-notch! He has been my dentist for over 10 years and I am always satisfied with his work. He and his staff are unmatched in their skills, professionalism and care for their patients." Kerri G.
Flattering Results
This patient's smile appeared uneven before porcelain veneers. After the cosmetic procedure, their smile appeared more balanced and symmetrical. Each veneer placed by our dentists is carefully crafted to create the ideal shape and shade for your smile.
We Make It Possible to Afford the Smile You Deserve
Since insurance does not typically cover this type of dentistry, many patients are worried that it is a luxury they cannot afford. However, that is not the case. Several financing options can be applied to your treatment to reduce your overall out-of-pocket cost. In addition to CareCredit®, we also offer in-house financing. Porter Dental Group can also tailor treatment to suit your budget, from more cost-effective materials to an alternative procedure.
Your Smile Must Be Healthy Before You Can Undergo Cosmetic Care
Before cosmetic treatment, your smile needs to be healthy with no gum disease or cavities. Dr. Charles Porter and Dr. Robert Porter can fix any dental issues efficiently prior to cosmetic dental care, so that your new smile is both beautiful and healthy. Our dentists will evaluate your oral health during your consultation and recommend the best treatment plan for you.
While cosmetic dentistry is dedicated to enhancing the appearance of teeth, general dentistry and restorative dentistry focus on repairing and maintaining oral health. Patients seeking cosmetic care often only need minor treatments such as fillings or gum disease treatment, but if needed, our dentists can provide a comprehensive range of treatments to prepare your smile for a cosmetic upgrade.
Comprehensive Cosmetic Treatment AT OUR CHARLOTTE, NC PRACTICE
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells that are placed on the front of the teeth to conceal imperfections. Using our in-office CEREC® machine, we can often place same-day veneers.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments are superior to store-bought options because they are stronger and work faster. We offer both in-office and take-home whitening treatments.
Invisalign
Invisalign is a more discreet, more comfortable, and faster alternative to traditional braces, which makes them a popular orthodontic treatment for teen and adult patients.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are often considered to be a cosmetic procedure since they improve the look of your smile by carefully restoring missing teeth.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a quick and cost-effective procedure where a tooth-colored resin is applied to repair minor imperfections like chipped teeth or a cracked tooth, helping to achieve a beautiful smile.
Dental Crowns
While dental crowns are often used after a filling or root canal procedure to protect the base of your tooth, they can also be used cosmetically to conceal damaged teeth.
Gum Contouring
Gum contouring is a dental procedure that uses a laser to reshape and sculpt the gumline, displaying more of your teeth and creating a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile.
Struggling With Multiple Concerns? Request a Smile Makeover Consultation
Sometimes combining multiple dentistry procedures is the best way to achieve your dream smile. Our dentists can evaluate your smile and the goals you have for it to develop a customized smile makeover plan during a consultation at our Charlotte practice. Call or contact us online to get started on your new smile:
(704) 364-9000
"Services are very professional and thorough." Thanks Charlotte for the Great Reviews
Kathy Fletcher
Charlotte, NC
2023
Joy is a wonderful, compassionate and gentle dental hygienist. Services are very professional and thorough.
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Charlotte, NC
2023
Kim was great for the cleaning. Very sweet and gentle lady. Son Dr Porter was very nice and thorough. Thank you!!!
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High-Tech Cosmetic Dentistry
Detailed Design, Enhanced Precision, & Full Customization
Advanced Teeth Whitening
For in-office whitening treatments, a special light is used by cosmetic dentists to activate and expedite the bleaching process. You can whiten your teeth several shades in a single visit to our Charlotte, NC, office.
Cone Beam CT Scanners
In cosmetic dentistry, cone beam scanners offer invaluable 3D imaging, enabling cosmetic dentists to meticulously plan and execute aesthetic procedures with exceptional precision and quality.
iTero Digital Scanner
The iTero digital scanner plays a crucial role at our Charlotte practice by providing precise, non-invasive impressions that help create customized, beautiful smiles for patients with utmost accuracy and comfort.
CEREC®
With an in-office CEREC machine, our dentists can design and fabricate lifelike porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and bridges in just minutes, giving you a new smile in just one visit.
Dental Lasers
Dental lasers have transformed many treatments, such as gum reshaping and tooth recontouring, by allowing cosmetic dentists to increase precision and reduce discomfort.
Ready to Transform Your Life With Dentistry? Contact Us Today to Learn More
Wondering what dentistry can do for your smile? Contact Porter Dental Group in Charlotte, NC, today for a cosmetic dentistry consultation. During your appointment, one of our dentists will learn more about you and your smile goals and discuss your budget and options. Together, you'll design a treatment plan customized just for you and your smile.
Send us an online message or call us today:
(704) 364-9000
"Absolutely fantastic dental office. Dr. Porter is excellent and 100% committed to giving his patients the highest possible care. Everyone in the office is attentive, friendly, and the best at what they do. I have been a satisfied routine patient for years but a recent accident showed just how skilled and accommodating Dr. Porter and his team are in getting my repair work done. I wouldn't go anywhere else!"
–Robert Phillips, 5-Star Google Review
Giving Patients Teeth Worth Smiling About Beautiful Smile Transformations
Subtle treatments can make a big difference. Prior to treatment, this patient had small gaps and unevenly shaped teeth. Cosmetic dentistry created a stunning smile that looks completely natural.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a field of dentistry that focuses on the aesthetics of the smile. While some cosmetic treatments, such as crowns, can improve the health of your smile, most cosmetic treatments are designed solely to improve the look of your smile.
What can cosmetic dentistry do?
Cosmetic treatments can conceal cosmetic imperfections such as damaged or discolored teeth as well as uneven gums. Our Charlotte, NC, dentists even offer digital preview software so that you can see what dentistry can do for your smile before you commit to treatment.
What are the pros and cons of cosmetic dentistry?
Pros of cosmetic dentistry include improving the look of your smile, boosting your self-confidence, and experiencing a better quality of life. The biggest con of cosmetic dentistry is the cost of treatment, but our Charlotte dental office offers third-party and in-house financing to make your dream smile a reality.
Is cosmetic dentistry painful?
In general, no, cosmetic dentistry is not painful. Some treatments, like whitening, can even be performed without numbing your smile. For others, our dentists will thoroughly numb the treatment area so that you don't experience any discomfort. If you have particularly sensitive teeth or dental anxiety, our sedation dentistry options can help you relax during treatment.
Trusted by Patients
"Dr. Porter is a wonderful dentist.
I have been going to him for the last 8 years." Jim W.
