I got dysport from Kelly for my uneven smile to even out my lips and in my forehead for wrinkles. I couldn't recommend her enough. She is thorough and genuinely listens to your concerns to be sure your results are what you're looking for. read more

Dr. Jeffrey Jelic was the second oral and maxillofacial surgeon I visited in Durham, and I am so glad I went. The first one I visited charged me $375 for a consultation during which he told me nothing, except "I don't know why you have TMJ," and that I needed an MRI (which comes with a $150 copay and, let's face it, I'm not what you'd call wealthy), which he insisted I have done at one radiology clinic in particular. Un petit shady, non? Having suffered progressive TMJ and bruxism for nearly six years, that has resulted in constant pain and soreness, as well as malocclusion of my otherwise beautiful teeth, I was downtrodden after my visit to that first guy. But my dentist, Dr. Velma Cooper, referred me to Dr. Jelic. Interestingly enough, both attended the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and, even more impressively, Dr. Jelic also went on to earn his MD from the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine. Homeboy is a DMD / MD, so you know he knows his stuff. In our consultation---only $90, thankyouverymuch---Dr. Jelic explained very clearly what our options were, as well as his preferences for the order in which we should try such interventions. Although he is a surgeon, he certainly didn't push surgery on me; in fact, it was presented as the very last and most radical tactic. The first was fitting me with an occlusal guard, which I have been wearing day and night to MUCH relief. Of course, this dental appliance isn't a cure but, at $1200 out of pocket---because dental insurance is a racket and doesn't cover TMJ, jerks---it is a comparatively affordable and certainly less invasive alternative to surgery. I opted for the appliance at my consultation, and our next appointment was set up for just a few days later, where they took molds of my teeth, which were sent off to be made into a mouth guard. The turnaround is about two weeks, and then there are several weekly appointments following for fittings---these are included in the $1200 paid for the guard---where Dr. Jelic whittles down and polishes away the appliance until it is subtle enough to be worn without much distraction or impediment to speech. I've been wearing mine day and night for a few months now, and am thrilled that I no longer have to deal with headaches caused by teeth clenching. The wearing down of the enamel on my molars has ceased, too, thank goodness. Georgia is the practice manager, and she runs a tight ship. Terri was great working with me on the cost, and I appreciated her kindness and forthrightness. Amanda, Kelly, and Sue round out the qualified team of medical professionals, and have all be a pleasure to work with. For now, the guard is working really well for me but, should I decide to try surgery at some point in the future, Dr. Jelic will absolutely be the surgeon I seek out. read more

I can't believe this place doesn't have any reviews. My dentist referred me here for a wisdom tooth extraction. Dr Jelic is henceforth and forevermore The Tooth Whisperer! Most people say that wisdom teeth removal go best with a hit of crack and a sledgehammer to the face. You'll never believe this but immediately following my wisdom teeth extraction... I went back to work answering telephones!!! I don't know where to begin. I felt like I was on House or something with all of the modern technology. He used an LCD screen that folded out of the wall and a laser pointer to show me my Xrays. I filled out all of my paperwork online and a few days later he took out my wisdom teeth. I woke up with zero pain and expected it to all come crashing down a few hours later...but nothing happened. No pain, no discomfort. He called me a few hours later to see how I was doing (nice touch) and I told him that I'd gone back to work. Nice guy and a great doctor. read more

I've been having some very involved and difficult work done here -- all told 12 implants and a fair amount of bone grafting. I've seen 3 oral surgeons in the past, and three times as many dentists, and I feel comfortable saying Dr. Jelic has been the best. He's attentive, answers all questions thoroughly and is available when needed. He seems exacting and very capable of handling big cases like mine; quite different from a surgeon who perhaps only handles run-of-the-mill procedures. Excellent in every regard, and the staff is likewise efficient and helpful. read more

The reason for my 2 star rating is that I was pleased with Dr. Jelic, but not the clinic staff overall. My experience started out very positive as I was booked in the day after I called. I have an infected tooth and I'm in a lot of pain, resulting in sleepless nights. Dr. Jelic was very thorough and I felt extremely comfortable with him. He was clear as to my options and made certain that all my medical questions were answered. It seemed as if he was willing to do the operation that day. Sadly, his staff was not so willing. They explained what they "thought" the insurance would cover....which was very little in their estimation, so I decided that I would just go for the tooth extraction and sit on the rest. Perhaps it wasn't as lucrative for them, because once I said that, my treatment changed. She quipped "That'll be $95 for the consultation". Since they could not take Amex, I scuffled through my purse looking for alternate payment method and found a check book. Abruptly she told me to go use this board that she handed me as she needs the space on the counter. I thought she was also handing me the pen in her hand and she yanked it away and got upset with me, bringing me to tears. I apologized profusely, although I had no idea for what, I was just trying to please her with signing a check since this was most important. Bare in mind that I also have raging head and ear aches due to the infection, so all this is very distressing. All I wanted was to be helped. She said they were booking a week out and I informed her that I would be leaving for a family vacation in 8 days. She told me that the doctor said I shouldn't fly after surgery but wanted to book me then anyhow. I informed her that I did not want to go to an appointment that could possible jeopordize my health. She said in that case they can see me a couple of weeks later when I return. I asked if she could give me pain killers in the meantime, and she said only after the operation. When asked if they could possibly see me earlier, she said extremely doubtful, I'll see you on the 1st of August. I feel that in emergency situations, where someone has horrid ear and headaches, they should squeeze you in. Although Dr. Jelic came highly recommended, today I booked with another Dr. as I need my sleep and I need to be relieved of my pain. Tanya read more

RIP OFF.. beware these ppl charge ridiculous amount for their services. If you have extra $$ for pampering or full insurance go for it. Normal ppl should stay away from this rip off!!!! read more

Fantastic practice. I have a lot of dental issues including fear. I feel safe and secure that I am receiving the best care.

I needed a good oral surgeon to create a dental solution for my lower jaw. Dr. Jelic was recommended by my peridontist and the results are FANTASTIC! I could not be happier with EVERY step of this process. I am a bruxer. There, I've said it. I grind my teeth at night, hard. Because of this activity, I have lost all my lower teeth, and have been wearing dentures for many years. I HATE denture paste, denture glue, denture powder - whatever you want to call it. So, I had 4 mini-implants (one piece metal rods) inserted into my lower jaw so that my denture would not need that stuff and the implants would support my denture. That worked fine for a while, but going into my fourth year, my implants were loose - I ground all four implants out of my jaw as well as doing damage to the back side of my five remaining upper teeth. I needed a new plan. I went back to the peridontist who put in my first set of implants and he referred me to someone with more experience dealing with jaw nerves (I have one exactly where they want to have an implant.) That is where Dr. Jelic at the Center for Functional and Aesthetic Facial Surgery fits in. It is important to understand, at this point, that my oral surgeon and my prosthodontist worked hand in hand regarding the location of the implants, how the implants would be supported so that I wouldn't repeat my damage a second time, and also solve the gooey, gluey issue and stop the jaw bone regression that already occurring. The decision: a permanent, reinforced denture for my lower jaw. The implants they chose were conventional, two piece implants. The base is surgically inserted below the gum line and caped. The gum tissue is allowed to grow over the top of the implant, giving time for the bone and the implant to fuse together for maximum strength. Then the base is uncovered and the top piece is screwed in, with whatever attachment the prosthodontist decides is the best adaptation for the denture; in my case, screws. The whole idea of using a reinforced denture was all Dr. Jelic's idea. He explained that implants are very strong when pressure is applied to the top of the implant, and minimal damage is done in that situation. The reason why my first set of implants came out is because the pressure I was applying was not only from the top, but also causing them to move from side to side (due to the fact that I actually chew in my sleep) and that is what wore away the supporting bone. With a wire band included as part of the support, there would be no side to side or front to back movement, thus avoiding a repeat of implant set number one. Brilliant. Before anything could take place, the crucial issue of where to place the problem implant without hitting that darn nerve. It was absolutely imperative to have both doctors involved in making that decision. But, it was Dr. Cunningham who built the template for Dr. Jelic to use for implant placement, that made all the difference in this entire process. In the end, it was Dr. Cunningham who drove this entire proceedure from beginning to end. Like I said, first the consensus on where to put the implants, and what kind of implants. Also, the doctors decided that to help give support to the implants, there would be a band of flat wire inside the denture that would "cradle" the implants, just in front of and just behind the implants, to stop the horizontal movement that is part of the grinding motion. The denture would then be screwed into the top of the implants so that nothing would move. The surgery took place in Dr. Jelic's office. But, unlike some of my previous oral surgeries, Dr. Jelic's office is equiped as a full-on surgical facility with a clean room and the like. Everybody was in scrubs and sanitation was kept at the highest level and I felt like I was in something more like a hospital operating room rather than a "dentist" level office. They had me "wrapped" so tightly and I got so warm, that I started to hyperventilate before the surgery started. Easy fix, no problems. And Dr. Cunningham was there during the surgery as well. After the operation was complete, the surgical staff joked with me about how funny it was that I was having a "conversation" with Dr. Cunningham toward the end. The entire surgery was a smooth direct process with no complications. That is a good surgeon! Dr. Jelic and his staff kept up with me during my healing time. He actually called me the evening of the surgery and a day or two later. From then on, regular appointments spaced every month or so to make certain that everything was going as planned. Even a couple of extra x-rays were included just to make sure that I'm not doing something I shouldn't to those all important implants and that the bone iand the implant are becoming a "single unit." The story of what transpired with regards to the denture can be found in my review of Dr. Cunningham at Durham Prostodontics. Process took from 6/16/14 through 5/11/15. read more