General & Family Dentistry
Routine exams, cleanings, and prevention — the visits that keep small problems from turning into bigger, more expensive ones.
Explore General & Family DentistryA Durango Dentist for People Who Don't Love the Dentist
If dental visits make you nervous, if it's been longer than you meant to, or if you want a dentist who explains things without making them complicated, you're in the right place.
At 2nd Avenue Family Dental, we start simple: understand what's going on, explain it clearly, including what it's likely to cost before you commit to anything, and help you decide what makes sense next.
We cater to cowards. Proudly.
Dentistry That Starts With Where You Are
Some patients come in right on schedule. Others arrive with a broken tooth, a question they've been putting off, a child who is nervous about the dentist, or several years between visits. None of those starting points needs an apology.
From the office on East 2nd Ave in Durango, 2nd Avenue Family Dental provides everyday family dentistry along with restorative, cosmetic, and sedation care for patients across Durango and the Four Corners. Every visit ends with a simple answer: what's going on, what it involves, and roughly what it will cost.
Start With What Brought You In
Restorative Dentistry
A cracked, worn, or missing tooth has more than one fix. We'll walk you through what's realistic for that specific tooth and what each option runs.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Tell us what you'd change about your smile, and we'll build a plan around that, not a standard package.
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Sedation Dentistry
For patients who need more than reassurance to get through an appointment, we offer both oral and IV sedation. Dr. Taylor Clark completed two years of advanced anesthesiology training at UCLA and has particular experience with patients who struggle with dental fear.
Explore Sedation DentistryNot Sure What Kind of Appointment You Need?
"I just need to get back on track."
Start with a cleaning and exam, usually under an hour. You'll leave knowing exactly where things stand and whether anything needs attention.
"Something hurts, broke, or feels different."
Call and describe what's happening. We'll get you in and start with identifying the cause, so you know what you're dealing with before any decisions get made.
"I'm nervous about coming in."
Say that when you call. We'll plan the visit around it, from how it's scheduled to which sedation option, if any, makes sense, so nothing catches you off guard once you're in the chair.
Meet Dr. Taylor Clark
Dr. Taylor Clark earned his dental degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, served with the Indian Health Service in Whiteriver, Arizona, and later completed two years of advanced anesthesiology training at UCLA.
That combination public health dentistry in an underserved community, then advanced sedation training shapes how he practices now: technically careful, plainspoken, and unusually attentive to patients who'd rather be anywhere else than in a dental chair.
Durango is home now, and this is a practice built around treating patients other offices have had a harder time keeping comfortable.
Dental Information Without the Lecture
Dental questions often come up before an appointment, after an appointment, or at 11 p.m. when something suddenly feels different.
The 2nd Avenue Family Dental resource library explains common procedures, symptoms, dental-anxiety questions, and family dental topics without turning every concern into an emergency.
Wherever You're Starting From, Start Here
You do not need to know which procedure you need before you call. Tell us what is going on. We will help you figure out the right kind of visit.
2nd Ave Family Dental
835 E 2nd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
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