Loose dentures get worse over time, not better. If you live in Dunn and you are spending money on adhesive every month, avoiding certain foods, or carrying a denture-cleaning kit everywhere you go, implant-supported overdentures are the upgrade that actually fixes the problem. They anchor to dental implants in your jawbone so the denture stays in place when you eat, talk, and laugh. The Teeth Doctors is 25 miles south of Dunn down I-95, about a 26-minute drive. Dr. Jeremiah Davis holds eight advanced implant credentials, including Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, an honor held by only eight dentists in North Carolina.
Why Dunn Patients Take the I-95 Drive to Dr. Davis
Dunn sits right on I-95 in Harnett County, 25 miles north of west Fayetteville. The drive to our office at 6402 Yadkin Road takes about 26 minutes if you head south on I-95 and pick up I-295 west of Fayetteville. Most days that is barely longer than driving across Dunn itself.
What you are choosing when you make that drive is something specific: access to a dentist whose entire career has been built around implant work, who has more advanced implant credentials than almost any dentist in the state, and who plans every overdenture case personally rather than handing the implant phase to one provider and the prosthetic phase to another. Overdenture work is where prosthetics and surgery overlap. Cases fail when one side of that overlap is treated as an afterthought.
Patients from Dunn typically tell us they considered three options: keep dealing with their current denture, see a closer general dentist for a slightly better conventional denture, or make the drive to a credentialed implant practice. The third option is the one that actually solves the problem long-term. Conventional dentures slip because they have nothing to hold onto. Bone shrinks under conventional dentures because nothing stimulates it. Implant-supported overdentures address both issues at once.
The Credential Gap That Justifies a 25-Mile Drive
Dr. Jeremiah C. Davis, DDS, MBA, holds the following credentials in implant and general dentistry:
- United States Army veteran, 82nd Airborne Division
- Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), held by fewer than 2 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI/ID), held by only 8 dentists in the entire state of North Carolina
- Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (FAAID)
- Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (MICIO)
- Master of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
- Surgical Master of the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy, held by only 8 dentists in the United States
- Dawson Academy Scholar
- Named one of America's "Top 40 Dentists Under 40" by Incisal Edge magazine
- DDS from UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Dr. Davis served as a captain in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division and completed his dental degree at UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. The credentials above are not honorary or paid memberships. Each one requires extensive continuing education hours, supervised case volume, and in several cases a board exam comparable in difficulty to medical board certification. The DABOI/ID specifically requires multiple years of documented implant case work plus a written and oral examination by the American Board of Oral Implantology
What Are Overdentures?
An overdenture is a removable denture that snaps onto two or more dental implants in your jawbone. It is the same general size and shape as a conventional denture, but it locks into place rather than sitting loose on your gums. You can still remove it for cleaning, but it does not move while you wear it.
The difference matters most when you eat. Conventional dentures have to be held in place with suction (upper) or balanced on a thin ridge of jawbone (lower). Hard or sticky foods cause them to lift, slip, or rock. Patients with lower dentures often describe them as nearly useless for chewing because the bottom denture has no suction available. An implant-supported overdenture eliminates the slip entirely. The implants stimulate the underlying bone, which also slows the bone loss that makes denture fit worse over time.
Implant-Supported vs. Tooth-Supported Overdentures
Implant-supported. Two to four implants are placed in your jawbone. The denture clips onto attachments that screw into the implants. This is the right choice for most patients who have lost all their teeth in an arch or who want to upgrade an existing denture for stability.
Tooth-supported. If you still have a few healthy natural teeth in good positions, those teeth can be prepared to anchor the overdenture instead of placing implants. This option preserves your remaining teeth. It is appropriate in a smaller share of cases but worth considering. Dr. Davis will walk you through which option fits during your consultation.
Your Overdenture Treatment Plan
Every patient's timeline is slightly different, but most cases follow this path:
- Initial consultation. We take a 3D cone-beam scan, evaluate your jawbone density, examine any remaining teeth, and discuss your goals and timeline. By the end of this visit you will know if you are a candidate, roughly how many implants you need, and what the total case will look like.
- Treatment design and surgical guide. Dr. Davis maps out implant positions before any surgery happens. A 3D-printed surgical guide is fabricated so the implants go exactly where they were planned.
- Implant placement surgery. Local anesthesia is standard; sedation is available if you prefer. Most cases run 60 to 90 minutes per arch.
- Healing period. Three to six months for the implants to fully integrate with your jawbone. You wear an interim denture during this time so you are never without teeth.
- Final impressions and delivery. Once your implants are stable, we take final impressions, fabricate your custom overdenture, and fit it. You leave with a denture that clicks securely into place.
Daily Care for Your New Overdenture
- Take the overdenture out once a day and clean it with a soft brush and non-abrasive denture cleaner.
- Brush around the implant abutments and your gums every day with a regular soft toothbrush.
- Soak the overdenture overnight in plain water or a denture-cleaning solution. Avoid hot water, which warps the acrylic base.
- Come in every six months for a cleaning, an attachment check, and a brief implant evaluation.
- Call us right away if you feel any looseness, if an attachment breaks, or if you notice irritation around an implant.
Getting Here From Dunn
The drive from Dunn is direct and almost entirely on I-95. Take I-95 South from any of the Dunn exits. Continue for approximately 22 miles, then take Exit 49 for I-295 West (the Outer Loop). Follow I-295 West for about 4 miles, then exit at Murchison Road. Turn left, then right onto Yadkin Road. The office is on your left at 6402 Yadkin Road. Total drive time is typically 25 to 30 minutes outside of peak traffic. Allow 35 minutes during weekday rush hour. Free parking is available in front of the building, and the office is on the ground floor with no stairs.
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Common Questions From Dunn Patients
How long is the drive from Dunn to The Teeth Doctors?
Roughly 25 miles via I-95 South to I-295 West. Drive time is about 26 minutes outside of rush hour, closer to 35 minutes during heavy traffic. The route is straightforward freeway driving and the office has free parking.
How many visits will I need before my overdenture is finished?
Most patients have 4 to 6 visits during active treatment: the consultation and CBCT scan, the implant placement, two to three follow-ups during healing, the impression appointment, and the delivery. After that, twice-a-year visits for cleaning and attachment checks.
Will I be without teeth at any point?
No. We provide an interim denture during the implant healing period so you have teeth at every stage of the process.
What financing options does the practice offer?
We accept most major dental insurance plans and run your benefits before you commit. We also accept CareCredit financing, which spreads the cost across monthly payments with various term options. The Friends and Family Membership Plan is available for patients without insurance and includes preventive care plus discounts on procedures including implant work.
How long do implant-supported overdentures last?
The implants themselves typically last 20 years or more with good hygiene. The denture portion may need a reline every few years as your bite settles, and the snap-in attachments inside the denture wear down and need to be swapped every 1 to 3 years. These are quick chair-side replacements, not new prosthetics.
Schedule Your Consultation
Call 910-864-4646 or use the appointment form to book your consultation. The first visit includes the clinical exam, a CBCT scan, and a written treatment plan with cost. You will know what you are deciding on before you decide.
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