Dental Implants in Fort Worth — Restore Your Smile

The total timeline is typically 3–6 months, but you only spend about 2–3 hours of actual chair time across all visits. The bulk of the time is the implant fusing with your bone — which happens on its own while you go about your normal life. We often place a temporary tooth so there's no visible gap during healing.

Most adults are candidates. The main factors we evaluate are bone density (do you have enough jaw bone to anchor the implant?) and gum health (no active periodontal disease). The CBCT 3D scan we do at your consultation tells us definitively. If your bone is thin in places, we can often do a bone graft to build it up before the implant — adding 3–6 months but still making implants possible.

Our complete single implant package is $3,999 — which includes the 3D CBCT scan, the implant, the custom abutment, and the porcelain crown. Most offices charge $4,500–$6,500 for the same package. Additional services some patients need (extraction, bone graft, PRF) are quoted upfront after your consultation. We never start work without your approval on the full cost.

Some PPO dental plans cover a portion (typically 30–50% of the implant or crown component), while others exclude implants entirely. Texas Medicaid generally doesn't cover implants. We verify your specific plan's coverage before your consultation so you know exactly what insurance will pay. For uncovered portions, we offer CareCredit, Sunbit, Dental Finance (subject to credit approval), and in-office payment plans.

With proper care, dental implants are designed to last 25+ years — often a lifetime. The titanium post that fuses with your jawbone is extremely durable. The visible crown on top may need replacement after 15–20 years due to normal wear, but the implant itself usually stays in place permanently. Compare that to bridges (10–15 years) or dentures (5–8 years before relining or replacement).

Most patients are surprised at how comfortable it is. The implant placement itself is done under local anesthesia (numbing) — you won't feel pain during the procedure. If you're anxious, we offer oral sedation (a calming pill taken before the appointment) so you can relax more deeply. Recovery is usually mild — most patients take ibuprofen for 1–2 days and return to normal activity within 24 hours.

A bridge uses two healthy neighboring teeth as anchors to hold a fake tooth in the middle — meaning we have to grind down those healthy teeth to attach crowns. A dental implant replaces just the missing tooth without affecting any neighbors. Implants also preserve the jaw bone (bridges don't), last much longer, and require no special cleaning routine. Bridges still have a place when implants aren't an option, but for most patients, implants are the better long-term investment.

Yes — three options: (1) CareCredit offers 6, 12, 18, or 24-month no-interest plans (subject to credit approval). (2) Sunbit offers flexible monthly payment plans with quick approval. (3) Dental Finance is another option for larger treatment plans. We also offer in-office payment plans for patients who prefer to pay us directly over time. Most patients pay for their implant in monthly installments rather than upfront — call us and we'll walk you through the options.