Tar Heel Periodontics and Implant Dentistry - Durham

Durham’s NC-54 corridor has its share of medical offices, and one of them specializes in the kind of dental work that doesn’t make the usual cleaning-and-crown rounds. Tar Heel Periodontics and Implant Dentistry sits at 245 NC-54 #203, a low-slung suite that handles gum grafts, pocket reductions, and full-arch restorations without the downtown traffic.

Periodontists deal with the structures that hold teeth in place—think bone grafts, sinus lifts, and dental implants—so the difference between a general dentist and this office is basically the difference between patching a tire and rebuilding the wheel. They also handle crown-lengthening procedures and soft-tissue management, which means you’re not just getting a cleaning when you walk in.

Appointments can be set up by calling (919) 844-7140, and the front desk usually answers between nine and five on weekdays. The place doesn’t do walk-ins, so it’s best to ring ahead rather than show up hoping for a same-day slot.

For directions, the map pinpoints the building just past the light where NC-54 intersects with Fayetteville Road. The parking lot is shared with a bank and a smoothie shop, so there’s always something to do while you wait—even if it’s just watching the drive-thru line move at its own pace.