Affordable Dentures & Implants - Durham

Jason Lloyd · 3 out of 5 stars · in the last week

Affordable Dentures and Implants mission is to make quality dental work affordable to those who may not otherwise be able to receive it. With their fabrication facility on site they can provide dentures and implants at a fraction of the cost of many providers. They attempt to make the process of Medicaid approval less challenging than many other offices as well. Their front desk attendant Lois is a joy to work with. However in their attempt to achieve these goals they have a tendency to overpromise and under deliver. I had a full extraction and immediate dentures. Last week I had my hard reline. In each experience the customer service was disappointing. Don't get me wrong Dr. Saleh is a consumate professional, but her office staff does not reach her level of excellence. Short version is that to meet their goal they appear to over book and run late, (by an hour and fifteen minutes in my last visit) and (again) her clinical staff can be ,let's just say, less than empathetic. Because of this I have to book a other appointment just to get the questions answered I had then and to mske sure the fit of my new appliance is acceptable. This could have been one and done had they been able to schedule more efficiently. This takes what could be world class and revolutionary down to average. In the space they are looking to occupy where the customers they support are often overlooked and undeserved they should be better. Best, Jason Lloyd

M P Pittman · 5 out of 5 stars · a month ago

Excellent experience! Dr. Saleh went above and beyond to make sure my teeth looked perfect and that I was completely happy with the results. My husband was amazed at how natural they looked—he even asked if I had provided an old photo for reference (I didn’t!). I’ve received so many compliments on my smile, and no one can tell I have an upper denture. They were also willing to customize my denture with a horseshoe design to accommodate my sensitive gag reflex, which I had heard many providers won’t do. Dr. Saleh explained that this could reduce suction and might require adhesive, but surprisingly, the fit was so good that I didn’t need any. Even the team was impressed by how well they stayed in place, which really speaks to the quality of the impressions and the in-house lab work. Over time, I experienced normal bone loss and needed to use adhesive temporarily, but after getting a soft reline, I’m back to not needing any at all. It’s been such a relief to wear them comfortably without adhesive. From the very beginning, I followed their instructions carefully—wearing and cleaning them as directed—and within just a few days, they felt like a natural part of me. I had no trouble eating or speaking. For my extractions, I saw an oral surgeon under full sedation, then waited six weeks to heal before getting my impressions done. That healing time made a big difference. While some bone loss afterward is expected, I felt well-informed and prepared throughout the process. The entire team at the Fayetteville Rd location in Durham was outstanding. From the warm, welcoming receptionist to the kind and personable dental assistant, to Dr. Saleh herself—who clearly takes pride in her work and patient satisfaction—everyone made the experience exceptional. It’s worth noting that each location is independently operated, so experiences may vary. But if you want excellent care at a great value, I highly recommend Dr. Saleh and her team. It’s an hour drive for me, and I don’t regret choosing this location for a second. Picture 1 denture Picture 2 my real teeth before I started having issues Picture 3 denture Picture 4 wearing horseshoe upper denture Picture 5 horseshoe upper denture

Robert Brown · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 weeks ago

I have had two sets of implants over the past year. The service was excellent and the cost of the implants was very reasonable. I did a cost comparison and found I save thousands over other providers. The doctors and medical attendants are friendly and competent. Best of all I have a full mouth of teeth. I am extremely pleased and highly recommend Affordable Dentures and Implants

Regina Blount · 5 out of 5 stars · a month ago

The receptionist is always so friendly. Even though she's working alone most times when I've came, she never seem to be overwhelmed or overworked. She was still very patient and calm. Thanks for making my visit warm and pleasant. RBlount

Carmen Valladares · 5 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago

Dear Local Start Dental I want to appreciated to make my life happy with my treatment and my dentures. This is the best place I ever find to satisfy my need to have the best dentures . I appreciate Dr. Chen for her professionalism and experience and Kindness, and also , I want to give thanks to Dr. Gail - hygienist . Thanks to let my mouth feeling so great . Thanks to all personnel on front desk of Local Start , for their kindness. God bless you all.