Dental Implants

An estimated 3 million people in the United States have dental implants—a number that is growing by 500,000 every year. (1) For those who have lost one or more teeth, dental implants are a healthy option…

Dental implants typically cost between $500 for the lowest grade product to $3,000 for a higher grade product. Some products can be significantly higher, even as much as $6,000 or more per implant (not including:…

Over the past decade, dental implants have really changed the ‘missing-tooth’ game. Until fairly recently, dentures and bridges had been the standard in care to resolve missing teeth but now a new kid is on…

A dental implant via a bone graft is one of the most common solutions for filling a space caused by a missing tooth. However, one small issue can come up that can put a wrinkle…

When looking for replacement teeth, there are a lot of factors to consider. Due to increasing interest in holistic medicine and the concern of putting anything synthetic in our bodies, more and more patients are…

"What do I eat after dental surgery?", is a common question asked by many patients. Dental surgery can be a daunting task but the recovery can be even more stressful if you don't know what…

What is an Immediate Dental Implant? An immediate dental implant is a dental implant that is placed in the jawbone immediately after a dental tooth extraction. It is usually placed at the same visit as…

If you need a full arch of teeth replaced, Dr. Hank D. Michael can place full arch dental implants to restore the function and beauty of your smile. During this treatment, he will use our…

Aren't most dental implants "single-tooth?" Not necessarily. Some patients are missing multiple teeth or have other circumstances where multiple dental implants are an option. Single tooth dental implants are used when a patient only has…