If you’re missing one or more teeth, you’ve probably wondered whether dental implants are right for you and what the process actually involves. At SmileOn Dental Implants in DFW, TX. we specialize exclusively in implant dentistry, and we believe the best decisions come from clear, honest information. This guide walks you through everything you want to know what implants are, who qualifies, what the procedure feels like, how much it costs, and how to care for your new smile.
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a medical-grade titanium post that’s surgically placed into the jawbone, where it acts as an artificial tooth root. Over the following months, the post fuses with the surrounding bone through a natural process called osseointegration. Once that bond is secure, a custom crown, denture, or full arch is attached on top. The finished result looks, feels, and functions just like a natural tooth no slipping, no adhesives, no compromise.
Why Implants Outperform Dentures and Bridges
Traditional dentures and bridges only sit on top of the gum. They replace the visible portion of a tooth but do nothing for the missing root underneath. Without that root, the jawbone gradually shrinks leading to discomfort, a poor fit, facial sagging, and a prematurely aged appearance over time.
Dental implants solve the problem at its source. By replacing the root itself, they stop bone loss entirely. They stay firmly in place without adhesives, and they’re built to last: most implants serve patients for 20 to 40 years or more, compared with roughly 7 to 10 years for dentures or bridges.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Most healthy adults are good candidates. The two main requirements are sufficient jawbone density and good overall health. The best way to know for certain is a free consultation with Dr. Doshi, which includes a 3D scan and a clear, straightforward answer about your options.
What If You Don’t Have Enough Bone?
Being told you “don’t have enough bone” elsewhere doesn’t mean you’re out of options here. Patients with insufficient jawbone typically have two paths forward:
- Bone grafting – a procedure that rebuilds bone in the jaw before implant placement.
- Zygomatic implants – longer implants anchored in the cheekbone rather than the jaw, designed specifically for patients with significant bone loss.
Dr. Doshi is one of the few specialists in the area who performs zygomatic implants, which means patients turned away by other offices may still qualify for treatment at SmileOn Dental Implants.
The Procedure: What to Expect
Will It Hurt?
No. Sedation is provided during the procedure, so you won’t feel anything while you’re in the chair. Some post-operative soreness afterward is normal and easily managed with prescription pain medication. Most patients are genuinely surprised by how comfortable the whole experience is, and the majority return to their regular activities within two to five days.
How Long the Process Takes
For most patients, the timeline looks like this:
- Day 1 – Free consultation and 3D imaging.
- Surgery – Typically 1 to 3 hours.
- Recovery – About 2 to 5 days before returning to work.
- Osseointegration – Bone fusion takes 4 to 6 months.
- Final restoration – Placement of your permanent crown or prosthesis.
Understanding the Malo Bridge (All-on-4)
The Malo Bridge trademarked by Nobel Biocare and widely known as All-on-4 is a full-arch restoration that uses just four strategically angled implants to support a complete set of fixed, permanent teeth. Angling the implants takes advantage of the denser bone at the front of the jaw, which usually eliminates the need for bone grafts. It’s considered the gold standard in full-arch restoration.
How Successful Are Implants?
Dental implants carry a 95 to 98 percent long-term success rate among the highest of any surgical procedure.
At SmileOn Dental Implants, we maintain a 99 percent integration success rate across more than 2,000 implants placed. Success is consistently highest among non-smokers who maintain good oral hygiene and keep up with regular dental visits.
How Long Will They Last?
The titanium post itself typically lasts a lifetime when properly cared for. The crowns and prosthetics on top may eventually need replacement, but far less often than dentures or bridges and with regular cleanings and good hygiene, most patients enjoy their results for 20 to 40 years or more.
Pricing and Financing
Why Our Prices Are Lower
We specialize in dental implants and nothing else no general dentistry, no cleanings, no unrelated services. Because every investment we make in technology, training, and systems goes entirely toward implant efficiency and quality, and because our patient volume keeps overhead low, we can offer significantly lower prices without cutting corners on materials, technique, or results.
Truly All-Inclusive Pricing
When we quote a price, it covers everything: consultation, 3D imaging, surgery, sedation, extractions, abutments, and your final crown or prosthesis. For a single tooth, implant placement is $2,100, and the complete implant-and-crown price is $4,000. There are no surprise costs added after the fact the price we give you is the price you pay.
Financing Options
We work with Proceed, Sunbit, Cherry, CareCredit, Covered Care, and several other lenders. Terms run up to 120 months (10 years), with payments as low as $100 per month for a single implant. Most patients are approved the same day, subject to credit review. We’re happy to walk through your options at your free consultation.
Are Implants Tax Deductible?
Under IRS Topic No. 502, dental implants are generally deductible as a medical expense in the year you pay for them, provided your total medical expenses exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. We can provide itemized invoices to support your filing, and we recommend confirming your eligibility with a qualified tax professional.
Life After Surgery
What You Can Eat
For the first one to two weeks, stick to soft foods yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, soup, pudding, and soft fish all work well. Avoid anything hard, crunchy, chewy, or spicy. Once healing is confirmed, you can gradually return to a normal diet. With a permanent fixed arch or Malo Bridge, you’ll eventually be able to eat virtually anything again.
Caring for Your Implants
Implants are maintained much like natural teeth: brush twice daily, floss or use a water flosser, and keep up with bi-annual professional cleanings. There’s no special maintenance required. Snap-on dentures should be removed nightly for cleaning, while fixed arches and single crowns stay in place and are simply brushed as normal.
Our Warranty Approach
Implant success depends heavily on patient compliance, so we don’t advertise a blanket warranty against implant failure. Osseointegration is influenced by your hygiene, overall health, smoking, gum disease, and certain medications factors we can’t fully control. Instead, we set honest expectations and partner with you to protect your results.
Our written warranties cover the prosthesis itself against cracks or chips, scaled to the material:
- Lifetime – zirconia Malo Bridge
- 5 years – PMMA or nanoceramic fixed arch
- 1 year – snap-on prosthesis
These warranties cover defects in the prosthesis, not ordinary wear and tear, integration complications, or other forms of implant failure.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Dental implants are one of the most reliable, long-lasting solutions in modern dentistry and getting clear answers about your specific situation is easier than you might think. Our team is happy to answer anything in person, by phone, or at your free consultation, which includes a 3D scan and a straightforward assessment of your options.
SmileOn Dental Implants – DFW dedicated dental implant specialists, led by Dr. Rushabh Doshi.
Call (682) 563-5663 or book your free consultation online.