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A replacement tooth
you can forget is there.

A dental implant replaces the whole tooth, root and all. A trusted oral surgeon or periodontist places the implant, and Dr. Toups restores it with the part you see and chew with: a custom crown or bridge that looks and works like the teeth it replaced.

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What a missing tooth sets in motion.

When you lose a tooth, the gap is only part of the problem. The bone that supported it begins to shrink, nearby teeth drift, and your bite changes. An implant stops that by replacing the root as well as the crown.

An implant is a team effort, and that works in your favor. The implant post is placed by a trusted oral surgeon or periodontist we coordinate with. Once it has healed, Dr. Toups restores it: a custom implant crown for a single tooth, or an implant bridge when several teeth are missing, and in some cases the abutment that connects the restoration to the post. You get specialist-level surgery and a dentist who knows your smile, working together.

"If a bridge, or even waiting, serves you better, that is exactly what we will recommend."

The most expensive option is never the default here.

What To Expect

How it works, step by step.

1

Talk through your options

We evaluate the space, take imaging, and decide together whether an implant is the right fit before coordinating placement with a specialist.

2

Placement with a specialist

The titanium post is placed by a trusted oral surgeon or periodontist. Over the following weeks the bone integrates with it, creating a solid foundation.

3

Restore with a crown or bridge

Once healed, Dr. Toups places the abutment when needed and completes the implant with a custom crown or bridge matched to your surrounding teeth in shape and color.

Why it matters.

  • Replaces a missing tooth completely, root and crown
  • Protects the jawbone from the shrinkage that follows tooth loss
  • Does not rely on grinding down neighboring teeth
  • Cared for like a natural tooth, with brushing and flossing
Common Questions

Good to know.

Am I a candidate for an implant?
Most healthy adults with enough bone are. We assess this at your consultation and will tell you honestly whether an implant, a bridge, or another option fits you best.
How long does the whole process take?
It varies by patient because the bone needs time to integrate with the post. We will give you a realistic timeline at your consultation rather than a one-size-fits-all answer.
Do implants look natural?
Yes. The crown is custom-shaded to your other teeth, so it blends in. Most people cannot tell which tooth is the implant.
Does Dr. Toups place the implant herself?
No. The implant post is placed by a trusted oral surgeon or periodontist. Dr. Toups handles the restoration: the crown or bridge, and in some cases the abutment that connects it. You get a specialist for the surgery and a dentist who knows your smile for the finish.
Is an implant always the best choice?
No. Sometimes a bridge is the smarter call, and sometimes the right answer is to wait. Dr. Toups lays out the real tradeoffs in cost, timeline, and long-term health, and lets you decide. If you want a head start, read our plain-English comparison of implants versus bridges.

Get the honest rundown.

One consultation, all your options, and zero pressure. Book online or call, and we will help you make the right call for your smile and your budget.

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