27 minutes from Durham — 4.9★ Google rated, Invisalign certified, same-day emergency care.
Durham patients near South Durham, Hope Valley, and Southpoint are closer to outstanding dental care than they might think. Frontier Dental Center in Apex is just 22 miles via NC-540 — a 27-minute drive — and delivers a boutique dental experience that stands apart from large Durham dental chains. Same-day availability, 4.9★ reviews, and a doctor who remembers your name.
We proudly serve patients from South Durham, Hope Valley, Woodcroft, Parkwood, Southwest Durham, Duke Forest, and all communities near Durham, NC. If you can see the Triangle from your window, we're your dentist.
No referrals, no driving to multiple offices. From routine cleanings to complete smile makeovers — Frontier Dental Center handles it all.
Certified provider. Free consultations for Durham patients.
Permanent tooth replacement with natural-looking results.
In-office & take-home whitening. Results in one visit.
Porcelain veneers for a flawless, natural-looking smile.
Gentle, painless root canal therapy to save your tooth.
Tooth-colored composite fillings that blend naturally.
Same-day emergency dental appointments available.
Comprehensive exams with advanced digital X-rays.
Dr. Priyadarshini Raju — known to her patients as Dr. Priya — earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with High Honors from Boston University's Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. With 15+ years of experience and a genuine passion for patient care, she's the dentist Durham families trust.
Her philosophy is simple: every patient deserves the same care she'd give her own family. That's why Frontier Dental Center has a 4.9★ Google rating and patients who've been coming from Durham for years.
"Dr. Raju is absolutely wonderful. I drove from Durham and it was completely worth it. The office is clean, modern, and the whole team made me feel so comfortable. Best dental experience I've had."
"I was hesitant about the drive from Durham but my neighbor recommended Dr. Raju and I'm so glad I listened. Got my Invisalign here and the results are amazing. She genuinely cares about her patients."
"Had a dental emergency on a Saturday morning. Called Frontier Dental and they fit me in within the hour. Dr. Raju was calm, thorough, and pain-free. I'm now a patient for life. Highly recommend to everyone in Durham."
Frontier Dental Center is approximately 22 miles and 27 minutes from South Durham via NC-540 West to NC-55 South. Durham patients near Southpoint or Hope Valley are especially close.
Yes. Patients from South Durham, Hope Valley, Woodcroft, and The Streets at Southpoint area regularly visit Frontier Dental Center in Apex. We're just a 25-minute drive from Southpoint.
Yes. Dr. Priya Raju is an Invisalign-certified provider serving Durham-area patients. Schedule a free Invisalign consultation — call 919-363-1501 or book online 24/7.
Durham patients choose Frontier Dental for our personalized care, no-wait scheduling, 4.9★ Google rating, and Dr. Priya Raju's expertise. Many Durham dental offices have long wait times — we typically see you within days.
Yes — we accept most major dental insurance plans. CareCredit and Healthcare Finance Direct are also available. Call 919-363-1501 to verify your coverage.
Join hundreds of Triangle-area families who trust Frontier Dental Center. New patients welcome. Same-day emergency slots available. Book online in 2 minutes.
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · 1783 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27523