Resources

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.

Having teeth removed and getting dentures are not the same appointment. Here is what happens in between, why the gap exists, and what your options are for not going without teeth while you wait.

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.

Wondering what it actually means to be a patient in a dental training course? The dentists are licensed practitioners, not students. The crown is included. Bone grafting is included. The first step is a $39 exam. Here's what to expect.

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, the money doesn't sit in an operating fund. It becomes a procedure, a denture fitted, an implant placed. Here's how a nonprofit dental clinic turns every dollar into care for patients across North Carolina.

Local Start Dental does more than provide care to people who can't afford it. Through SIDE, the Southeast Institute for Dental Education, we train practicing dentists from across the country. Here's how the service-and-training model works.

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.

Dentures and bone loss are inextricably connected—traditional dentures accelerate jawbone deterioration over time. Without tooth roots to stimulate bone tissue, the body reabsorbs the jawbone, changing facial structure and compromising denture fit. Dental implants prevent this progressive bone loss.

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.