Single Tooth Implants
Tomball, TX

At this time, we do not place temporary crowns or bridges on implants that have just been placed. The reason for this is that we want as little force being placed on the implants as possible while we wait for them to integrate with your jawbone. However, we can provide Essix retainers or Flippers as an interim for missing teeth until the implant can be restored.

Most people are candidates for dental implants, even those who have been told they weren’t in the past. Call us to schedule your consultation and let’s see what we can do to get you smiling again.

Care for them like natural teeth:

• Brush and floss twice a day.
• Get cleanings regularly at intervals recommended by your dentist.

In the mouth, they look almost exactly like a natural tooth. The implant body (the screw) won’t be visible in the mouth. It is under the gums in your bone.

Yes! It will feel different from a natural tooth but will function the same.

Most patients are able to return to work either the same day or the next day. Certain cases could require more time off from work.

No, once your implant is completed, you will not be able to remove it.

We understand that dental procedures can cause anxiety for some patients. That's why we're proud to offer sedation services provided by a certified anesthesiologist right here in our clinic. This ensures that you can relax and feel comfortable throughout your treatment, knowing that you're in safe hands. Whether you're undergoing a simple cleaning or a more complex procedure, our sedation options are tailored to meet your needs and ensure a stress-free experience. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities.

You may continue to bleed slightly for the first 24 hours after your implant placement. If you feel that you are bleeding more than you should be, please call the clinic.

An old home remedy that still works really well to help clotting and stop bleeding is the use of tea bags. Just get a regular tea bag, get it damp, ring out the excess water, place it on your extraction site or sites, and the tanic acid in the tea leaves will help you clot. Multiple tea bags can be used if needed. Replace the tea bags as they get saturated with blood. This process can be repeated as many times as you need.

While experiences will vary, there could be some discomfort and possibly swelling after your procedure. Many patients report very little discomfort after their procedure. You will be prescribed pain medication to help alleviate any discomfort.

We do not currently offer this type of implant. While titanium implants have been around for decades with a long track record of success, zirconia implants are very new to the market, so we do not know what their success will be like long-term. We want the most successful, most predictable, best long-term results for our patients, and for these reasons, we do not offer zirconia implants at this time.

While titanium dental implants do have a 95+% success rate, yes, they can still fail. Some of the things that can cause them to fail:

• failure to integrate into the bone
• smoking
• diabetes

If an implant fails within the first year, your dentist will replace it at no charge to you.