Dental Implants in Houston, TX
Missing teeth affect more than how your smile looks. Dental implants can address most of the issues those missing teeth cause. At New Smiles Dental Implant Center, our experienced team provides dental implants in Houston, TX, across two convenient locations. Whether you're missing one tooth or need a full arch replaced, we handle it all in-house.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small titanium post that goes into your jawbone. Over time, the bone fuses around it through a process called osseointegration. That creates a solid foundation for a custom crown, bridge, or denture on top.
TYPES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS WE OFFER
Not every patient needs the same type of implant. We offer a full range of options depending on what's going on in your mouth.
Single Tooth Implants: Missing one tooth? A single implant holds a custom crown right where the gap is. Your neighboring teeth aren't touched or altered in the process.
Implant Bridges: If you're missing a few teeth in a row, an implant on each side can lock a custom bridge firmly in place. You get a strong, natural-looking set of replacement teeth without paying for, or placing, an implant for every missing spot.
All-on-4® Dental Implants: A full arch of fixed teeth supported by only four strategically placed implants. This approach often works without bone grafting. Many patients leave with a functional set of teeth the same day.
All-on-X Dental Implants: Same concept as All-on-4®, but with flexibility on the number of implants. If your jaw needs five, six, or more for proper support, that's what we place. It's a custom approach for more complex cases.
Full Mouth Dental Implants: The ultimate long-term reset if you've lost most or all of your teeth. Your new teeth are anchored securely in place, a fixed solution with no adhesives needed.
Implant-Supported Dentures: A massive step up from traditional dentures, these snap firmly onto implant posts so you can eat, talk, and laugh with far less stress about slipping. You get confident chewing power with a solution that's still effortless to take out and clean at night.
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BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
Implants offer many benefits over other tooth replacements:
They function like real teeth. Most patients can eat what they like once healed, with no lasting dietary restrictions.
Dental implants look completely natural. Each crown is custom-made to match your surrounding teeth. Most people won't know which tooth is the implant.
They protect your jawbone. When a tooth is gone, the bone underneath starts to shrink. Implants stimulate the bone the same way natural roots do. That keeps your jaw strong and helps preserve your facial structure.
Tooth implants don't damage other teeth. Bridges require shaving down healthy teeth. Implants don't touch your neighboring teeth at all.
They're built to last. The titanium post can last for decades with proper care. The crown on top typically holds up for 10 to 15 years.
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE?
Most adults with missing teeth are candidates for dental implants. Our team evaluates each patient individually to confirm. Good candidates have enough jawbone to support an implant, healthy gums, and solid overall health. Non-smokers typically see the highest success rates.
If you've experienced bone loss, a bone graft can rebuild the area so you can still get implants. Dr. Hwang specializes in immediate implant placement paired with same-day bone grafting, cutting down the number of surgical procedures and getting you to your final smile much faster.
Even if you have managed health conditions like controlled diabetes or high blood pressure, you can still be a great candidate for implants. We look at the full picture before recommending anything.
DENTAL IMPLANT PROCESS
Our team handles every stage of your implant treatment in-house, so you're never sent somewhere else. It starts with a free consultation where we do a full exam, take advanced imaging, and assess your bone, gums, and oral health. From there, we walk you through your options and put together a plan.
When you're ready, your implant surgeon places the titanium post into your jawbone using local anesthesia and guided placement technology. The whole thing usually takes under an hour per implant. After that, your jaw needs a few months to fuse with the implant. You may get a temporary restoration during that time so your smile stays unaffected.
We check in on your progress with follow-up visits along the way. Once the implant is fully integrated, we take digital impressions and have your final crown, bridge, or denture custom-built to match your natural teeth. At the final fitting, we check everything for fit, bite, and appearance, and adjust until it feels just right
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Missing teeth don't have to hold you back. If you're considering dental implants in Houston, TX, our team is ready to help. Call our Bellaire office or our Galleria office to schedule your free consultation.