Family Dentist in Durham, NC
Finding one dental office that can care for different members of your family can make appointments, treatment planning, and routine dental care much simpler.
At TriPoint Dental, we provide dental care for children and adults at our Durham office near SouthPoint Mall. Families can come to us for regular cleanings and exams, treatment for damaged or missing teeth, emergency dental concerns, and other needs that may come up over time.
Our office serves patients from Durham and surrounding Triangle communities, and care is available in both English and Spanish.
Dental Care That Changes With Your Family
The type of dental care someone needs at age 8 may look very different from what they need at 38 or 68.
For children, appointments often focus on prevention, developing good oral hygiene habits, and monitoring growing teeth. Adults may need routine preventive care along with treatment for cavities, broken teeth, missing teeth, or other changes in their oral health.
As those needs change, having one family dental office can make it easier to maintain consistent care without finding a new practice for every stage of life.
Family Dental Services at TriPoint Dental
Our Durham office provides preventive, restorative, emergency, and tooth replacement services for a wide range of dental needs.
Preventive Dental Care
Routine dental visits help us monitor your teeth and gums and address problems before they become more difficult to manage.
Preventive services may include:
- Dental exams
- Professional cleanings
- Digital imaging when needed
- Oral cancer screenings
- Fluoride treatments
- Dental sealants
These visits also give children and adults an opportunity to ask questions about brushing, oral hygiene, sensitivity, changes in their teeth, or other concerns.
Dental Care for Children
Children often need a little time to become comfortable with the sights, sounds, and routine of a dental visit.
Our team provides preventive dental care for younger patients, including examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatment, sealants when appropriate, and age-appropriate guidance on brushing and oral hygiene.
The goal is straightforward: help your child maintain healthy teeth while becoming more familiar with regular dental care.
Restorative Dentistry
When a tooth is damaged by decay, injury, or wear, restorative treatment may be needed to protect it and restore normal function.
TriPoint Dental provides treatments such as fillings, ceramic crowns, and dental bridges. The recommended treatment depends on what has happened to the tooth, how much healthy structure remains, and what will provide a predictable result.
Emergency Dental Care
A severe toothache, broken tooth, infection, or lost restoration can quickly change the rest of your day.
TriPoint Dental provides emergency dental care for urgent problems that need prompt attention. We can evaluate the problem, explain what we find, and discuss the appropriate treatment options.
If you have significant dental pain or have injured a tooth, call our Durham office at (984) 230-5111.
Dental Implants and Missing Teeth
Adults who have lost a tooth may have several ways to replace it.
TriPoint Dental provides dental implants for patients who are appropriate candidates, along with bridges and other restorative options. A dental implant uses a titanium post placed in the jaw to support a replacement tooth.
Which option makes sense depends on factors such as the location and number of missing teeth, the condition of the surrounding teeth and bone, and your individual treatment needs.
Clear Aligners
TriPoint Dental also provides clear aligner treatment for appropriate patients who want to improve tooth alignment.
Digital scanning can be used during treatment planning, allowing us to create a digital model of the teeth without traditional impression material.
Technology Used in Your Dental Care
Dental technology should have a practical purpose.
At TriPoint Dental, CBCT imaging can provide detailed three-dimensional views when additional information is needed for diagnosis or treatment planning.
We also use a TRIOS digital scanner to create digital models of the teeth for applicable treatments. For patients who dislike traditional dental impressions, this can make the scanning process considerably simpler.
What Can You Expect at Our Durham Dental Office?
A family dental appointment has to fit into real life. You may be coming from work, bringing a child with you, or trying to coordinate appointments for several people.
Our office has televisions in the treatment rooms and warm blankets available for comfort. Check-in is streamlined, and patients can complete payment in the treatment room instead of making another stop at a separate checkout desk.
Our team also speaks English and Spanish, helping bilingual patients and families discuss treatment recommendations, costs, and next steps in the language they are most comfortable using.
Ready to schedule your family's next dental visit? Call (984) 230-5111.
Meet Dr. Jose Varela
Before becoming a dentist, Dr. Jose Varela served in the United States Marine Corps.
He later graduated from UNC Chapel Hill's dental hygiene program before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UNC in 2019. He has continued his education with additional training in surgical and implant dentistry.
At TriPoint Dental, Dr. Varela provides care ranging from preventive and restorative dentistry to extractions and dental implant treatment.
Dental Insurance, Membership, and Financing
When several people in the household need dental care, cost and insurance naturally become part of the conversation.
TriPoint Dental accepts several dental insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Delta Dental, United Concordia, and United Healthcare.
Our team can help you review how your benefits may apply to recommended treatment.
Patients without traditional dental insurance can also ask about the TriPoint Membership Plan. Financing through Cherry and CareCredit is available for eligible treatment costs.
Family Dentistry Near SouthPoint Mall
TriPoint Dental is located at:
7010 NC-751, Suite 103
Durham, NC 27707
Our office is about one mile from SouthPoint Mall and serves families from Durham and nearby Triangle communities.
If you are looking for a family dentist in Durham who can provide routine care while also helping with restorative, emergency, and more complex dental needs, contact TriPoint Dental to schedule your visit.
Call (984) 230-5111 to schedule an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Dentistry
What does a family dentist do?
A family dentist provides dental care for patients at different stages of life. At TriPoint Dental, this includes preventive care, restorative treatment, emergency dentistry, extractions, dental implants, and other services based on the patient's individual needs.
Does TriPoint Dental see children and adults?
Yes. TriPoint Dental provides dental care for younger patients and adults, allowing different members of a family to receive care at the same Durham dental office.
Can my family get cleanings and dental treatment at the same office?
Yes. TriPoint Dental provides preventive care such as exams and cleanings as well as restorative treatment for cavities, damaged teeth, and missing teeth.
Do you offer dental care in Spanish?
Yes. The TriPoint Dental team provides care in both English and Spanish.
What if I don't have dental insurance?
Patients without traditional dental insurance can ask about the TriPoint Membership Plan. TriPoint Dental also offers financing options through Cherry and CareCredit for eligible treatment.
Where is TriPoint Dental located?
TriPoint Dental is located at 7010 NC-751, Suite 103 in Durham, NC, about one mile from SouthPoint Mall.
Give Your Family the Gift of Healthy Smiles
Ready to experience dental care that your whole family will actually look forward to? At TriPoint Dental, established in 2025, we make achieving healthy smiles a positive experience for everyone, from toddlers to grandparents. Our team creates a comfortable, stress-free environment where quality care meets modern convenience. Take the first step toward becoming part of our dental family – contact our office today to schedule appointments and discover why so many Durham families trust us with their smiles!
