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Durham Prosthodontics

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Durham Prosthodontics

Durham Prosthodontics provides cosmetic, restorative, general and emergency dentistry. Let us help you get the smile of your dreams!

Dr. Geoffrey Cunningham, Dr. James Hoke and the entire team at Durham Prosthodontics are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal oral health, function and appearance by restoring damaged teeth, and replacing missing teeth. Dental implants, dentures, veneers, crowns, teeth whitening...these are just a few of the dental services we provide.

12/22/2025

Why choose titanium dental implants? 🦷✨

Titanium is highly biocompatible and bonds directly with your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. This creates a strong, stable, and long-lasting foundation for crowns, bridges, or dentures.

The implant process typically includes:
🔹 A comprehensive exam and treatment planning
🔹 Placement of the implant into the jaw (sometimes following bone grafting)
🔹 A healing period of 2–6 months while the implant fuses with the bone
🔹 Attachment of an abutment and custom crown

Titanium implants are extremely durable, rarely cause allergic reactions, and can support natural-looking, fully functional teeth for decades.

Let us help you restore your smile with confidence! 😁

12/19/2025

Bone grafting has come a long way! 🦴💡
Thanks to modern advancements, we can now rebuild bone with greater precision, comfort, and predictability than ever before.

Today’s advanced options include:
✅ Autogenous grafts using your own bone, harvested with minimally invasive techniques and piezoelectric tools
✅ Allografts and xenografts made from carefully processed donor bone
✅ Synthetic biomimetic grafts like hydroxyapatite and bioactive glass that closely mimic natural bone
✅ Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) using resorbable membranes to protect and stabilize the graft
✅ Growth factors (PRP/PRF) to accelerate healing and improve outcomes
✅ Computer-guided surgery for precise, accurate implant placement

These innovations lead to more predictable results, faster healing, and a smoother patient experience. Ask us how today’s bone grafting techniques can help restore your foundation for a healthy smile! 😁✨

12/18/2025

All-on-4® implants offer a truly life-changing solution for patients missing all their teeth. 🌟🦷

With just four strategically placed implants, we can deliver a full arch of fixed teeth in a single day. This innovative approach often reduces the need for bone grafting while providing immediate, dramatic results — restoring your smile, speech, and confidence right away.

The non-removable bridge looks and feels like natural teeth, is designed to last for decades, and helps maintain jawbone health. Our board-certified prosthodontists use advanced 3D imaging to plan your treatment with precision and accuracy.

Discover a new lease on life with All-on-4® dental implants! 😁✨

12/05/2025

Missing all your upper or lower teeth? You have several implant-supported options to restore your smile! 😁🦷

🔹 Ball Attachment Denture: Uses two implants with a denture that snaps on for better stability.
🔹 Bar Attachment Denture: Supported by 4–6 implants connected by a bar, offering more strength and retention.
🔹 Screw-Retained Denture: Uses 5+ implants with a permanent denture secured by screws — it doesn’t rest on the gums.
🔹 Individual Implants: The most natural-looking option, with 8 or more implants supporting crowns for each missing tooth.

We’ll help you choose the right solution based on your lifestyle, comfort, and budget — so you can smile, eat, and laugh with confidence again! ✨

11/28/2025

Strong foundations matter! 💪🦷

Bone grafting helps preserve or rebuild jawbone when it’s too thin or has been lost after tooth extraction. After a tooth is removed, graft material can be placed in the socket to maintain bone volume — and in cases of long-term tooth loss, grafting may be needed to prepare for dental implants. Healing can take several months, but the results are worth it!

🧬 Advanced techniques like guided bone regeneration and sinus lifts
🦴 Materials such as autografts, allografts, and synthetic bone
✨ Create a strong, stable base for future restorations

If you’ve been missing teeth, ask us how bone grafting can help rebuild your foundation for a confident, lasting smile.

11/26/2025

Keeping your dental prosthetics in top shape is simple with the right care! 🪥🦷

🧼 Removable dentures:
Clean daily with a soft brush, soak them overnight, and schedule regular checkups to ensure a proper fit.

👑 Crowns and bridges:
Brush and floss carefully where the restoration meets your gumline — using special brushes or flossers can make it easier to clean those hard-to-reach spots.

😴 Night guard:
If you grind or clench your teeth, wear a night guard to protect your restorations.

🍎 Bonus tip: Avoid hard or heavily staining foods to keep your smile bright and strong.

Take care of your smile — and your restorations will take care of you! 😁✨

11/22/2025

Transform your smile with veneers! 😁✨

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or composite resin bonded to the front of your teeth — perfect for correcting stains, chips, uneven teeth, or gaps.

💎 Porcelain veneers – custom-made, durable, and stain-resistant
🎨 Composite veneers – sculpted directly on your teeth for same-day results
🪞 No-prep veneers – require minimal enamel removal for a quick smile upgrade

With proper care, veneers can last for many years and give you a flawless, natural-looking smile you’ll love showing off.

Ready to fall in love with your reflection? 💖

11/20/2025

Did you know you don’t have to settle for metal fillings or crowns? ✨🦷

Today’s metal-free restorations use advanced materials like porcelain, composite resin, zirconia, and ceramic — all designed to mimic the natural translucency and strength of real teeth.

These restorations are:
✅ Durable and long-lasting
✅ Biocompatible and safe
✅ Resistant to stains and discoloration
✅ Conservative, preserving more of your natural tooth structure

From all-ceramic crowns to high-strength zirconia restorations, you can enjoy a smile that looks as good as it feels. Ask us which material is best for you! 😁💎

11/14/2025

Do you grind or clench your teeth at night? 😴🦷
You might be dealing with bruxism — and the signs aren’t always obvious!

Common symptoms include:
⚡ Headaches or jaw pain
⚡ Worn or cracked teeth
⚡ Tongue indentations
⚡ Tension in the face or neck

A custom night guard worn while you sleep can help protect your teeth, relax your jaw muscles, and prevent long-term damage.

Sleep better and wake up with a healthier smile! 🌙✨

11/12/2025

Oral cancer screenings save lives! 🌸🦷

During your routine checkup, our team carefully examines your mouth, head, and neck for any lumps, color changes, or unusual areas. Detecting problems early means they can be treated before they become serious.

⚠️ Risk factors include:
– To***co use
– Heavy alcohol consumption
– Excessive sun exposure
– Previous cancer history

We use advanced screening methods, such as special lights or dyes, to help identify areas of concern early on.

Your smile is precious — protect it with regular screenings! 💙

10/31/2025

Sometimes a smile needs a complete rebuild. 🛠️🦷

Full mouth reconstruction focuses on rebuilding and rehabilitating severely damaged dental structures — whether due to accidents, wear, or long-term neglect. This comprehensive process may include procedures such as crowns, bridges, veneers, root scaling, sinus lifts, and teeth whitening.

Our approach often involves collaboration among specialists — including periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, and orthodontists — to ensure every aspect of your oral health is restored.

We focus on three key areas:
✅ Teeth rehabilitation – restoring or replacing damaged teeth with crowns, bridges, or implants
✅ Gum treatment – addressing gum disease or recession
✅ Jawbone restoration – correcting bone loss, injury, or TMJ issues

If you’re facing extensive dental challenges, we’ll help rebuild your smile — one step at a time. 😁✨

10/29/2025

Looking for natural-looking dental restorations? 🌿🦷
Consider metal-free options for a beautiful, long-lasting smile!

Metal-free restorations—like porcelain crowns and bridges, zirconia crowns, composite resin fillings, porcelain veneers, and inlays/onlays—are designed to mimic the color, translucency, and texture of natural teeth while maintaining strength and durability.

✅ Biocompatible and safe for patients with metal sensitivities
✅ Resistant to stains and wear
✅ Preserve more of your natural tooth structure

Ask us about upgrading to metal-free materials for a healthy, confident smile! 😁✨

Address

3709 University Drive, Suite D
Durham, NC
27707

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 3pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+19194898661

Website

http://www.mydurhamdentist.com/

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