Duren & Marsh Dentistry – Belmont, NC
Get the Best Dental Care in the Belmont Area
Preventative Dental Care
Your oral health is very important to us and we will strive to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the best dental care. We review your medical and dental health history and any questions or concerns you may have to gather a complete picture of your current oral health.
Laser Dentistry
Laser dentistry provides a more comfortable treatment option for a typical dental procedure and is usually more cost-effective! Duren & Marsh are honored to offer Solea Laser Dentistry to our patients. We serve Belmont and its surrounding areas with state-of-the-art laser dentistry services.
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Meet Our Dentists!
DR. JERRY DUREN
Dr. Jerry Duren has been practicing dentistry in Gaston County since 1985. He is married to Sonya Duren from Stanley, N.C. with three kids and four grandchildren. His hobbies are woodworking, spending time with his family, grandchildren and bulldogs. His practice philosophy is to treat everyone like family.
DR. DAVID MARSH
Dr. David Marsh is a native of Gaston County, graduating from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine where he accepted a commission in the United States Air Force. He spent four years serving in the Dental Corps at Eglin AFB, FL and Sheppard AFB, TX. He is married to Rosa Marsh and they have two daughters, Lily and Charlotte. Dr. Marsh’s practice philosophy is to give honest and responsible dental care to every patient.
We provide complete general & cosmetic services for the Belmont, NC Community:
Preventative & Periodontal Services
Depending on the condition of your gums we will recommend a preventative treatment/cleaning (for healthy gums) or a type of periodontal therapy (for patients with gingivitis or gum disease) and will customize an ongoing hygiene schedule.
Marsh Laser
Marsh Laser provides advantages over traditional film including significantly less radiation to the patient, the ability to enhance images for diagnosis, and better communication with colleagues and insurance companies.
Digital Impressions
Digital impressions avoid the use of uncomfortable and messy putty impression trays. This allows for extremely accurate impressions, higher quality outcomes, less chair time, and an improved overall experience.
Dental Implants
In most cases, Dental Implants offer a far superior solution for replacement of missing teeth than Bridges and Partial/Complete Dentures. Doctors Duren and Marsh have trained extensively in the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants.
Veneers
When optimal aesthetics is desired, Cosmetic Crowns and/or Veneers may be an option. Utilizing models of your teeth, pictures, and wax-ups/mock-ups to plan your treatment, you will have a vision for your new smile before even starting.
Dental Crowns
Incases of fractures, cracks, previous dental restoration, or significant loss of tooth structure, a dental crown/cap is recommended to restore the tooth. We use the latest technology and highest quality materials and laboratories.
Dental Fillings
We use only the best materials available for routine dental fillings and do not use dental amalgam as we believe that modern adhesive dentistry provides more functional and more aesthetic options for dental restorations.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a way to replace one or two missing teeth. A bridge is essentially two or more crowns with a false tooth bonded to them. Bridges leave a lot to be desired functionally and many times dental implants are a better treatment option.
Dental Sleep Medicine
Your overall health depends on your quality of sleep. We provide oral appliances designed to help with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. At Duren & Marsh, we pride ourselves on offering state-of-the-art sleep dentistry to our patients.
Root Canal Therapy
A root canal is a treatment that removes a damaged or dead nerve and replaces it with an inert material. In most cases we recommend a crown be placed soon after a root canal in order to maintain the strength of the tooth.
Occlusal Guards/Occlusal Splints/Nightguards
Nighttime grinding or clenching of your teeth often lead to a recommendation of a custom occlusal guard to avoid teeth wear, muscle tightness or pain associated with the jaw joints (the Temporomandibular Joint or “TMJ”.
Athletic Mouthguards
A custom athletic guard for individuals involved in impact sports is recommended. A custom athletic guard can be much more comfortable and more protective than an over-the-counter mouthguard.
What To Expect For Your First Visit
Your first visit will consist of a comprehensive oral exam. This exam will help us determine your overall oral health, what services you may need, and compose a preventative dental plan.
After we go through your medical and dental history and answer any questions you may have, we will begin the oral exam. This exam will consist of:
- Dental X-rays
- Digital pictures of your mouth
- Examination of your jaw joints and other associated muscles
- Analysis of the mouth’s hard & soft tissues
- Oral cancer screening
If complex treatments are needed, we will recommend study models to assist Dr. Marsh in the planning & treatment of your case.
Once all this information is gathered, The Duren & Marsh team will make all efforts to complete a dental cleaning. If there is presence of periodontal disease (gum disease) a more thorough cleaning may be necessary and may need to be scheduled for another visit.
