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Looking for dental implants service in Durham, NC? Local Start Dental offers comprehensive solutions from single tooth replacement to full mouth dental implants. Our experienced team performs dental implant surgery with sliding scale fees based on income. We provide permanent artificial teeth that function like natural teeth, preserve jawbone, and restore your smile. Flexible financing available through Proceed Finance and CareCredit. Schedule your consultation today.

Looking for affordable dentures in Durham, NC? Local Start Dental offers sliding scale fees based on household income, same day service through our on-site lab, and accepts NC Medicaid. From traditional dentures to implant-supported solutions, our experienced team provides accessible care. Flexible financing through Proceed Finance and CareCredit available. Schedule your consultation today.

Local Start Dental celebrates a major milestone: expanding services to include general dentistry alongside tooth replacement. With 3,458 patients served and $14.8 million in donated care since 2021, we're transforming lives across North Carolina. In 2025 alone, we've provided $3.97 million in services through our unique training model that educates dentists while delivering exceptional care.

Restoring your smile requires the right dental treatment for your unique needs. At Local Start Dental in Durham, NC, we specialize in providing comprehensive restorative solutions, including implants and crowns that help patients regain function and confidence. Whether you face missing teeth, a damaged tooth, or need complete restoration after decay, understanding your options empowers you to make informed decisions.

Looking for the best dental CE courses? The Southeast Institute for Dental Education (SIDE) in Durham, North Carolina offers comprehensive hands-on implant training with live patient experience. From beginner single implant placement to advanced full-arch rehabilitation, SIDE provides ADA CERP-recognized programs with expert instruction. Call 919.569.5533 or visit side-dental.org/courses to explore training options.

A broken tooth Durham, NC emergency can happen when you least expect it. You bite into something hard, take a fall during contact sports, or wake up with a fractured tooth after grinding your teeth at night. Local Start Dental offers same day appointments for patients experiencing a dental emergency. Our team provides emergency dental care that focuses on saving your natural teeth whenever possible.

Missing teeth don't have to be inevitable. At Local Start Dental in Durham, NC, we believe most adults can keep their natural teeth for life with the right preventive approach. This comprehensive guide provides evidence-based strategies to prevent tooth loss, covering daily oral hygiene, nutrition, lifestyle factors, and professional care. Learn to recognize warning signs, understand the causes of adult tooth loss including gum disease and decay, and discover age-specific pre

Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your healing process after dental extractions. The foods you choose can either promote healing or cause complications that delay recovery. At Local Start Dental in Durham, NC, we provide comprehensive post-operative guidance to ensure your mouth heals properly after tooth extraction surgery. Following the right post extraction diet helps protect the extraction site, prevents dry socket, and supports your body's natural recovery process

Well-fitting dentures are essential for quality of life, but they don't last forever. Local Start Dental's Durham clinic helps you recognize when dentures need replacement - from visible damage and poor fit to pain and functional problems. With 5-10 year lifespans, dentures require evaluation when they slip, cause discomfort, or affect eating and speech. Our on-site laboratory offers modern solutions including snap-in dentures and implant-supported options that restore confid

Prosthodontic care represents the pinnacle of dental restoration, offering life-changing solutions for patients with damaged or missing teeth. In Durham, NC, Local Start Dental stands as the premier prosthodontic practice, combining advanced training from dental school with cutting-edge technology to literally redesign smiles and restore confidence throughout the Triangle area.