Duren & Marsh Dentistry – Stowe Point, NC
Get the Best Dental Care in the Stowe Point Area
Preventative Dental Care
If you want a bright, confident smile, creating healthy oral hygiene habits is important. That means making sure to schedule dentist visits. Contact Duren & Marsh Dentistry today to schedule your cleaning and wellness screening!
Laser Dentistry
We offer state-of-the-art laser dentistry from Solea®. There are many benefits to using this as an alternative treatment such as no anesthesia is needed, it requires less healing time, and it reduces discomfort for the patient. Contact us to find out more about our laser dentistry treatments.
Sure Smile Clear Aligners
Are you in need of clear aligners, but feel that Invisalign is too expansive? Duren & Marsh Dentistry offers SureSmile® Aligners that cost over 30% less than the leading brand of clear aligners. Contact our team to schedule your assessment!
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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 Stowe Point, 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.
Your First Visit
During your first visit you will be introduced to the office through our Comprehensive Oral Examination. This process is important because this is when we learn all about your oral health so we can create the best dental plan to help improve your smile!
We go over your medical and dental health history, as well as answer any of your questions. The next phase of your first visit is to complete a number of steps that will help us determine the current state of your oral health. These steps include:
- Dental X-rays
- Digital Pictures of your mouth
- Examination of your jaw joints & associated muscles
- Examination of your cheeks, tongue, and gums
- Oral Cancer Screening
After all this information is collected, we perform a preliminary assessment. Our goal is to be able to complete a dental cleaning during this appointment, but if you have severe periodontal disease (gum disease), we will recommend to schedule another appointment for a more thorough cleaning. Contact the Duren & Marsh team to schedule your first visits or schedule it online! We are looking forward to seeing you.
