Resources

What Local Start Dental in Durham can see on short notice, which emergencies go elsewhere, and the first steps to take before you call.

Since 2021, Local Start Dental has provided $19.4 million in donated dentistry. That number is easy to print and hard to picture. Here is what it actually represents, in mouths rather than dollars.

No dental insurance? Local Start Dental in Durham offers sliding scale fees based on household income, payment plans through several lenders, and accepts NC Medicaid. Here is how the options work.

If it has been a while since you have seen a dentist, you are not alone. Here is exactly what happens at your first appointment at Local Start Dental, from the comprehensive exam to understanding your costs and payment options.

When you donate to Local Start Dental, your gift helps fund care: a procedure, a denture fitted, an implant placed. Here's how a nonprofit dental clinic puts donations to work for patients in North Carolina.

Four years ago, Local Start Dental opened a single clinic in Durham. Today, we've delivered $15.8 million in donated dentistry to 3,570 patients across 78 of North Carolina's 100 counties. Here's how a single clinic became a statewide institution.

Dental implant failure traces back to factors like poor bone density, gum disease, smoking, and uncontrolled health conditions. Learn the warning signs and how to prevent failure at Local Start Dental.

Dental crowns in Durham NC restore damaged, decayed, and weakened teeth with a custom cap that protects tooth structure and rebuilds function. Learn which crown type fits your needs at Local Start Dental.

Learn how professional teeth whitening works, the difference between in-office and at-home options, and what to expect from treatment at Local Start Dental in Durham, NC.

Porcelain veneers are custom-made thin shells that cover the front of teeth to correct discoloration, chips, gaps, and other imperfections. Learn how the process works, how to care for veneers, and what to know before you start at Local Start Dental in Durham, NC.