We are conveniently located on the border of Apex and Holly Springs, NC. We offer offer family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and much more! Our team improves the well-being of everyone involved with our practice by delivering oral health care at the highest standards, continuously developing our knowledge and skills, and acting with compassion and integrity. It’s more than just the relaxing environment, comfortable amenities, and beautiful restorations we’ve done. We invite you to join us because you share our values. We are people-centered and believe in building relationships, not just fixing teeth. We truly want to get to know our patients and earn their trust. Our hope is that once you enter our practice, you will remain a part of our dental family for life!

Tired of seeing a different dentist every visit? We are a single-doctor private practice: this means the practice is 100% privately owned by Dr. Elise Brace, who will be the only doctor providing all restorative treatment needs at this office. Why does this matter? The benefits of being treated by your own long-term dentist are considerable. Your dentist’s familiarity with you and your treatment history means they are best placed to make treatment choices based on that knowledge, ensuring that you receive the highest level of dental care on an ongoing basis. We care if our work lasts, because we hope to see you 5, 10, 20 years from now! Due to rising costs in recent years, there has been a substantial increase in corporate and chain-type practices that have many rotating temporary providers and associates. No matter which practice you choose, we encourage you to find one with an experienced, permanent long-term provider.

With a marked increase in the number of dentists being signed to exclusive contracts, many people are finding themselves having less coverage if they switch from their own dentist to the insurer’s own contracted dentists (being “in-network”). While it might seem like an attractive financial prospect, your dental health could potentially suffer in the longer term because of the loss of care by your long-term dentist. From a health perspective only, you are far better sticking with the same provider who can offer the continuity of care you need. If you feel you are unfairly pressured to switch away from your dentist, you should send a letter of complaint to your insurer, making it clear that you don’t believe it’s fair that you receive lower benefits because you want to stay with your existing dentist. Secondly, find an insurance company with no coverage difference between contracted and non-contracted dentists and switch your policy.
— ADA

OUR VALUES GUIDE ALL ASPECTS OF HOW WE RUN OUR PRACTICE

  • Act with transparency, integrity, and respect.

  • Create a culture of warmth and belonging, with no judgment.

  • Do what's right (even if it isn't easy).

  • Take ownership and hold ourselves accountable for results.

  • Enjoy our work and give our best every day.

Elise Brace, DMD

General Dentist

“My mother told me I started drawing when I was old enough to hold a crayon. As I got older, I spent hours perfecting my skills and would keep adjusting my artwork until I was satisfied with the end results. When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said I wanted to work with my hands and make people smile. Dentistry fit that bill, and my attention to detail helps me provide the best possible care for my patients. What I love most about being a dentist, is the opportunity to build personal relationships with my patients while helping improve their oral health and achieve a beautiful smile!” — Elise Brace

Dr. Elise Brace earned her Bachelor’s degree at NC State - Go Pack! - and her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from ECU School of Dental Medicine. She recently purchased Twin Leaf Dentistry from Dr. Feng and plans to continue to provide the best restorative and cosmetic dentistry to her patients. She has taken extensive continuing education courses improve her skills and stay current on the latest technologies. Dr. Brace was born in Long Island but raised in Wilmington and is proud to call North Carolina her home. Dr. Brace is also an avid DIY-er and enjoys helping her husband, Nathan, with various home improvement projects. When not working on making teeth beautiful, she spends her free time reading, crafting and spending time with her family.

OUR VALUES GUIDE ALL ASPECTS OF HOW WE RUN OUR PRACTICE

  • Act with transparency, integrity, and respect.

  • Create a culture of warmth and belonging, with no judgment.

  • Do what's right (even if it isn't easy).

  • Take ownership and hold ourselves accountable for results.

  • Enjoy our work and give our best every day.


We strive to engage our patients as partners in their care and support their journey to maintain or improve their health. We pride ourselves in taking the time to listen and understand your concerns. The foundation for excellent care starts with listening to you and developing a great working relationship; one of mutual respect and trust. The only way for us to do this is for the doctor to schedule one new patient or procedure at a time. When you schedule your first visit with us, you can expect to have our full attention and be seen on-time.

We are focused on prevention and practice minimally invasive dentistry. Although we understand emergencies occur, we truly believe that being proactive (health-driven) versus reactive (crisis-driven) will save you time, money, and pain in the long run. When necessary to intercept disease, we will remove unhealthy tooth structure while trying to keep as much sound tooth structure as possible. We follow scientifically-proven methods and use the best labs and materials available to improve the success of your restorations. We work closely with qualified specialists if you require treatment beyond our scope.

A general summary of our services is below.


 COSMETIC DENTISTRY

  • Tooth bleaching

  • Bonding

  • Veneers

  • Invisalign

  • Enamel abrasion

OTHER

  • Tooth removal

  • Root canals

  • Treatment of periodontal disease

  • TMJ assessment & treatment

  • Emergency care

  • Pediatric dentistry

  • Periodontal care

PREVENTION & MAINTENANCE

  • Cleanings

  • Checkups

  • Sealants

  • Fluoride treatment

  • Low-dose digital x-rays

  • Mouthguards

RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

  • Fillings

  • Crowns & bridges

  • Inlays & onlays

  • Partials and complete dentures

  • Implant restoration

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WE'RE HERE TO DO THE BEST WORK OF OUR LIVES.

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Your smile is a messenger of your good will. Your smile brightens the lives of all who see it. To someone who has seen a dozen people frown, scowl or turn their faces away, your smile is like a sun breaking through the clouds. Especially when that someone is under pressure from his bosses, his customers, his teachers or hopeless – that there is joy in the world.
— Dale Carnegie