Little Elm, TX
Dental Implants in Little Elm, Shown to You Step by Step
Dental implants are our focus: single posts, bridges and dentures anchored to implants. When a tooth must be treated or removed first, we also handle extractions, root canals and wisdom teeth removal. Patients from Little Elm, Frisco and The Colony see their CBCT scan and photos of what we found before agreeing to a treatment plan.
- Over 10 years of experience
- Healing-phase implant failure covered
- Every step shown on screen
- In-network with 15+ PPO plans
Implants and the Care Around Them
Over 10 years of experience in general and implant dentistry goes into how we plan each case, from one titanium post to a full arch of dentures. Should an implant fail during the 4-month healing phase, the replacement implant is covered by us. The treatments below include tooth replacement and the care that usually comes before it, and we record each stage with intraoral images so you can compare before, during and after.
Dental Implants
Titanium implants, abutments and crowns placed from a 3D scan, with photos of your bone, gums and progress at each visit.
Emergency Dentistry
Care for toothaches, swelling, cracked teeth and lost crowns, with X-rays and photos that show you the cause before we treat it.
Dentures
Full and partial dentures, immediate dentures after extractions, and implant-retained overdentures that click onto implants for a steadier bite.
Root Canals
Root canal therapy that removes infected pulp, seals the canals and keeps your natural tooth, with photos and X-rays showing what we found and what we did.
Extractions
Simple and surgical tooth removal with X-rays and photos at each step, plus a clear plan for the gap: an implant, a bridge or a denture.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
We image your wisdom teeth, show you exactly how they sit, and remove the ones causing trouble with local anesthetic and clear aftercare.
A Practice Built Around Implant Dentistry
Dental Implants Little Elm focuses on replacing missing teeth and treating the problems that lead to tooth loss. Much of our day is spent on implants, dentures and extractions, along with root canals for teeth that can still be saved and wisdom teeth that are crowding or infected.
We document our work because dentistry is hard to see from the patient chair. A photo of a fractured root or a draining abscess explains more than any description, and it lets you make decisions with the same information we have. New patients can start with our $89 New Patient Special, which is a full exam and cleaning. For one specific concern, the $25 Focused Evaluation pairs a comprehensive exam and digital X-rays with treatment planning and a consultation, and a CBCT scan is added when the case needs one.
- In business
- Over 10 years of experience in general and implant dentistry
- Warranty
- Implant failure during 4-month healing phase replaced at no charge
Why Patients Choose Us for Implant Work
Most people put off implant treatment because they cannot tell what they need or what it will cost. We make both visible.
You see what we see
An intraoral camera captures the cracked cusp, the decay under an old filling or the gum pulling back from a root. We show you those images chairside, next to your CBCT scan, and save them to your chart so you can compare them at the next visit.
A treatment plan in the right order
Implant care often runs in phases: extraction, bone graft, implant placement, then the final crown. Your written plan lists each phase, what it does and why it comes where it does, so nothing is added later without explanation.
An honest save-or-replace answer
If a root canal and crown can keep your natural tooth, we say so. If a crack runs below the gumline or the root is split, the photos and scan show why extraction and an implant are the better long-term choice.
Payment options for real budgets
If you carry a PPO plan, there is a good chance it is one of the 15+ major dental insurance plans we are in-network with. Uninsured patients have our in-house Membership Plan. We also offer 0% interest financing for up to 24 months, and checking for preapproval has no impact on your credit score.
Gentle, unhurried care
We numb thoroughly with local anesthetic and tell you what each step will feel like before we start it. You can ask us to pause at any point.
What Moves the Price of Implant Treatment
Implant fees differ from one patient to the next, since every jaw, gap and bite is its own case. Your total comes down to how many teeth are missing, the condition of the bone below them and the restoration that will sit on top. These are the main drivers.
After your evaluation you get a written, line-item treatment plan, and we check your PPO benefits before you agree to anything. If the plan has phases, each one is priced separately.
- Number of teeth replaced
- One implant with one crown is a different project from a bridge on two implants or a full arch on four or more. Fewer implants can sometimes support more teeth.
- Bone volume and grafting
- After a tooth is lost, the jawbone around it shrinks. If the CBCT scan shows too little width or height to anchor a titanium post, a bone graft or sinus lift is added before placement.
- Extraction first
- A failing tooth still in place has to come out, and the socket may need grafting at the same visit to preserve bone for the implant.
- What sits on the implant
- Each type of restoration needs its own abutment and its own lab work, whether that is one crown, a bridge spanning several implants or a denture that snaps onto them. Crown material matters too, since zirconia and porcelain-fused-to-metal differ in cost and in how they wear.
- Your insurance benefits
- Many PPO plans cover part of extractions, grafts or crowns even when they limit the implant itself. Annual maximums and waiting periods change what you pay out of pocket.
How Treatment Runs From First Visit to Final Crown
Implant treatment takes months, mostly because bone needs time to bond to the implant. Here is what happens along the way.
- 1
Book by phone
Describe the problem, such as a gap from a lost tooth, a denture that slips or a tooth that aches when you chew. We find an appointment time that works, and if you have a PPO plan, have the card handy so benefits can be checked ahead of the visit.
- 2
Evaluation and imaging
We take digital X-rays, a CBCT scan if needed and intraoral photos. The 3D scan shows bone density and the exact path of nerves and sinuses, which decides where an implant can safely go.
- 3
Review your plan
We walk you through the images and the written plan, phase by phase. You leave knowing the order of care, the timing and your share of the cost.
- 4
Placement and healing
The titanium implant is placed under local anesthetic and left to fuse with the bone, a process called osseointegration. This healing phase usually runs about four months, and we photograph the site at each check.
- 5
Crown, bridge or denture
When the post has fully bonded to bone, a connector piece called the abutment is screwed on and your custom crown, bridge or denture is seated over it. We adjust the bite until it meets evenly, then save before-and-after images to your chart for later visits.
Questions Patients Ask Before Starting
- How long does the dental implant process take?
- From placement to final crown, most single implants take about four to six months. The longest part is the healing phase, when bone fuses to the implant. If you need an extraction or bone graft first, add a few months for that site to heal. Your treatment plan lists the expected timeline for your case.
- I was told I don't have enough bone. Can I still get implants?
- Often, yes. A bone graft can rebuild width or height where the jaw has shrunk, and a sinus lift can add bone in the upper back jaw. In some cases, implants placed at an angle or an implant-supported denture avoid the need for grafting. The CBCT scan at your evaluation shows which options fit.
- Does PPO dental insurance cover implants?
- Plans differ a great deal. Some pay toward the implant itself, while others only help with the extraction, graft or crown. Our office is in-network with 15+ major PPO dental insurance plans. Before any treatment begins, we verify what your plan pays and write your estimated portion into the treatment plan.
- What if I don't have dental insurance?
- Our in-house Membership Plan is set up for uninsured patients, so you can keep up with care without a PPO plan. You can also spread treatment over time with 0% interest financing on terms of up to 24 months, and the preapproval check does not touch your credit score.
- What does the $25 Focused Evaluation include?
- You get a comprehensive exam and digital X-rays, followed by treatment planning and a consultation. When the tooth or site needs a 3D view, a CBCT scan is part of it. It suits anyone with a specific concern, such as a missing tooth or a painful one, who wants clear answers and a plan.
- Do you offer a warranty on crowns and bridges?
- Yes. Crowns and bridges come with a 5-year warranty. We go over what it includes when we review your treatment plan.
- Is it worth saving a painful tooth instead of replacing it?
- Usually, if the root is sound. A root canal removes infected pulp, and a crown protects what remains, keeping your natural tooth and the bone around it. If the tooth is cracked below the gumline or the root is split, extraction and an implant last longer. We show you the images and scan so you can see which situation you are in.
Patients We See Around Little Elm
Our office serves Little Elm, TX and the communities around Lewisville Lake. Patients come to us from Paloma Creek, Paloma Creek South, Savannah, Providence Village and Oak Point, as well as Hackberry, Frisco, The Colony, Prosper and Corinth.
- Little Elm
- Paloma Creek South
- Providence Village
- Savannah
- Oak Point
- Paloma Creek
- Hackberry
- Frisco
- The Colony
- Prosper
- Corinth
Implant treatment usually means several visits over a few months, so we space appointments around your schedule and tell you how many to expect when you book.
See Your Scans and Your Options
Start with a full exam and cleaning, or a focused look at the tooth that is bothering you. You leave with images of your teeth, a written plan and a clear picture of the cost.