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Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and it often develops with few warning signs. Catching and treating it early protects not just your gums, but the teeth and bone underneath. At Fleming Dental in Durham, we treat gum disease at every stage, starting with the least invasive care that will work.
HOW IT WORKS
We measure your gum pockets, check for bleeding and recession, and review X-rays for any bone loss.
We match the treatment to the stage, from improved cleanings to deeper periodontal care.
Depending on what we find, this may mean scaling and root planing, targeted cleaning, and guidance on home care.
We set up a maintenance schedule to keep the disease from returning and to protect your results.
Gum disease can be quiet. Watch for gums that bleed when you brush, that look red or swollen, that have pulled back from your teeth, or persistent bad breath. Any of these is worth a visit. Caught early, gum disease is very treatable.
Gum disease is linked to broader health concerns, and it is the most common reason adults lose teeth. Treating it protects your smile and supports your overall health, which is why we take it seriously at every checkup.
For early gum disease, better cleanings and home care are often enough. For more advanced cases, scaling and root planing removes the buildup below the gumline, followed by regular maintenance visits. We always start with the least invasive approach that will get results.
Our hygienists, Julie and Austin, are both skilled and genuinely warm. They go at a pace that is comfortable for you, explain what they are finding as they go, and send you home with a clear picture of your oral health.
Both are trained at UNC Chapel Hill, and both are known for putting patients at ease and taking the time to teach. They make each cleaning feel comfortable and unhurried.
Gum disease is very treatable when caught early. Let us take a look at your next visit.
📍1020 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
⏰ Monday to Wednesday 8:00a to 4:30p
⏰ Thursday 8:00a to 3:30p
⏰ Closed Friday to Sunday
Fleming Dental is an out-of-network, fee-for-service practice. We file insurance claims on your behalf as a courtesy, and we provide clear estimates before any treatment begins.
PATIENT STORIES
★★★★★
“I am always pleased with my visits with Dr. Fleming. I recommend him.”
Karla Greene
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“I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Fleming.”
Mallory Horvath
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“Excellent care, exceptional staff!”
Lisa Miles
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