ServicesDental Implants
Dental Implants in Aubrey
Losing a tooth changes the way you bite, the way your smile looks and the way your jawbone holds its shape. We map every implant from a 3D scan, put each cost in writing first, and compare it with a bridge or denture so your decision holds up for years.
A replacement tooth built to stay where it belongs
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a slim titanium post anchored in your jaw. Once the bone bonds to it, we attach a custom crown, bridge or denture. Since it is held by bone rather than sitting on your gums or leaning on neighboring teeth, it chews and feels close to a natural tooth.
At the start, an implant usually costs more than a bridge or a removable denture. Over the years the math often shifts. A bridge requires trimming healthy teeth next to the gap and may need replacing down the road. A denture tends to loosen as the jaw changes and often needs relines. A well-cared-for implant post can last many years, and usually only the crown on top ever needs attention.
Our board-certified dentist brings over 10 years of experience in general and implant dentistry to your visit and lays your options out together, with today's price and the likely cost of maintaining each. You make the call.
What your implant treatment covers
3D CBCT imaging
This cone beam scan shows how tall and wide your bone is and where the nerves and sinuses sit. We settle on implant size and placement angle while planning, so there are no guesses in the chair.
A plan on paper
Every stage, the expected timeline and what each step costs are listed for you. Any graft or extraction you need is included in that plan from day one.
Placing the implant
The post goes in at our office under local anesthesia. Patients tend to call the following few days tender rather than painful.
Bone grafting if the site needs it
Bone often thins once a tooth has been gone for a while. A graft builds the site back up so the implant sits on firm support.
Your custom crown or restoration
When healing is done, we attach a crown colored to blend with your natural teeth. If several teeth are missing, an implant bridge or an implant-supported denture can be the better value, and our Dentures page covers those too.
When an implant could be your best option
You eat on one side
Shifting your chewing away from a gap puts extra wear on the teeth that do all the work. The teeth around the space can also tip into it as time passes.
Your denture shifts
A denture that moves while you eat or speak usually points to bone loss beneath it. A few implants can hold it firmly in place.
A tooth is beyond saving
Some cracks and deep decay go past what a filling or root canal can fix. Mapping out the implant before the tooth comes out can shorten your total treatment time.
An older bridge is failing
Decay under a bridge or a bridge that keeps loosening is a good reason to look at implants, which take the load off the anchor teeth.
Your face or bite has changed
Without a root to stimulate it, jawbone gradually shrinks. Some patients see the area around the mouth start to look sunken, or feel their bite no longer lines up.
Your implant, step by step
- 1
Focused evaluation
The $25 visit covers a comprehensive exam with digital X-rays, plus a CBCT scan when we need a 3D view, and time to talk through treatment planning. You leave knowing whether implants suit you and what the full plan costs.
- 2
Placement visit
Once the area is numb, we place the post and close the gum over it. You go home the same day with written aftercare steps and a soft-food list.
- 3
Healing time
Over the following few months, bone grows tight around the implant. Often a temporary tooth covers the gap so your smile looks complete in the meantime.
- 4
Final crown
When the implant is solid, we take impressions and attach your permanent crown. We then adjust the bite so it meets your other teeth evenly.
What moves the price of an implant
Every mouth is different, so we wait to give you a number until your exam and scan are done. Before you agree to anything, each stage of your plan is priced in writing. We also set the implant beside a bridge or denture and tally the replacements and upkeep each tends to need over the years, so you compare the real long-term cost.
- How many teeth you are replacing
- One implant with a single crown is a different plan from an implant bridge. Both differ again from a full-arch denture held by four or more implants.
- The bone and gums you start with
- A bone graft or sinus lift adds a step and some cost. It is also what gives the post enough support to last.
- A tooth that has to come out first
- If a broken or failing tooth is still in place, removing it becomes part of the plan. Our Extractions page explains that visit.
- Insurance, financing and membership
- We are in-network with 15+ major PPO dental insurance plans, and your policy may cover parts of the work such as the crown or the scan. Financing at 0% interest is available for up to 24 months, and checking for preapproval has no credit score impact. If you have no insurance, our in-house Membership Plan is an option.
Questions patients ask about dental implants
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Does getting an implant hurt?
The site is fully numbed with local anesthesia before any work starts, so most patients feel pressure, not pain. Any soreness over the next few days usually responds to over-the-counter pain relievers. We go over what normal healing feels like, and when to phone us, before you head home.
How long do dental implants last?
With daily brushing and flossing plus regular checkups, an implant post can stay put for many years. The crown takes the wear of everyday chewing, so it may need replacing someday. Smoking and untreated gum disease are the most common reasons implants fail.
Will my PPO insurance pay for an implant?
That varies from plan to plan. Some policies exclude the post but still help with the crown, the scan or an extraction. Because we are in-network with many major PPO plans, we check your benefits before treatment and walk you through what they cover.
Is an implant worth it compared with a bridge?
A bridge usually costs less up front. It relies on shaving down the healthy teeth on either side of the gap, though, and may need to be redone later. An implant stands on its own and helps the jawbone keep its shape, and we show you the expected upkeep of each so you can decide.
Am I too old, or is my health a problem?
Age alone seldom rules anyone out. Bone volume, gum health and conditions such as poorly controlled diabetes matter much more. Your exam and scan tell us whether implants fit your situation or another option would serve you better.
See if implants make sense for your smile and budget
The $25 focused evaluation includes a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays and a CBCT scan if needed, followed by a planning conversation that leaves you with your costs in writing. Patients come to us from Aubrey, Little Elm, Denton and nearby towns.