Dental implants
in Bexley, OH.
A missing tooth affects more than your smile. It changes how you chew and how the teeth around the gap shift over time. At Carroll Family Dental, we replace missing teeth with implants that are anchored in the jaw, so your new tooth feels steady and looks like it belongs.
One tooth or many
Implants can replace almost any number of missing teeth. One implant and a crown fill a single gap without reshaping the healthy teeth on either side. Two implants can anchor a bridge across several missing teeth. For a full arch, a few implants can hold implant supported dentures and partials that stay put when you eat and talk.
From consult to crown
Your first visit is a conversation and an exam. We take a cone beam 3D X ray to see your bone, nerves, and sinuses, and digital impressions to map your bite without messy impression material. Once the implant is placed, the bone bonds to it over the next few months. Then we attach your custom crown, bridge, or denture.
Is it right for you?
Good candidates are adults with healthy gums and enough jawbone to hold the implant. If you have lost bone since the tooth came out, you may need to build it back up first. Smoking and some health conditions can slow healing, so we look at your full health history before we recommend a plan.
Life with implants
Implants are cared for like natural teeth. Brush twice a day, floss around the implant, and keep your regular cleanings and exams. There is nothing to take out at night with a single implant or bridge, and implant supported dentures snap firmly into place instead of relying on adhesive.
Comfort
at every visit.
Feeling nervous about a bigger procedure is normal. Our comfort menu includes aromatherapy, a hot towel, a blanket, glasses, and streaming TV, so tell us what helps you relax and we will take it from there.
Aromatherapy
Hot Towel
Blanket
Glasses
Streaming TV
Meet
Dr. Katie Carroll.
Dr. Katie practices alongside Dr. Aaron Carroll and Dr. Brad Kripke. Our dentists will review your 3D images with you, explain every option, and help you choose the one that fits. Get to know all of our dentists before your visit.
Insurance and payment
We are in network with most major PPO plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Delta Dental, Humana, MetLife, and Medical Mutual, as well as Medicare Advantage plans. Implant coverage differs from plan to plan, so our team will check your benefits before treatment starts. Self pay patients receive a cash discount when paying in full, and CareCredit and Cherry let you spread the cost over time. No insurance? Our Family Discount Plan includes two cleanings and two exams each year, and new patients without insurance can take advantage of our new patient special. See all of our insurance and payment options.
Questions
about dental implants.
With good home care and regular checkups, the implant post itself can last for decades. The crown on top may need to be replaced someday because of normal wear.
Often, yes. The jawbone can shrink after a tooth is lost, so we check your bone with 3D imaging. If more support is needed, we will talk about building the bone up first.
Ask us about a temporary option during healing. We will plan the approach that fits the tooth being replaced and walk you through it at your consultation.
The area is fully numbed during placement. Most people feel some tenderness for a few days afterward that is managed at home.
A traditional bridge is supported by the teeth on each side of the gap, which need to be reshaped. An implant stands on its own in the jawbone and leaves the neighboring teeth alone.
Yes. Implant supported dentures and partials attach to implants, so they do not slip and you do not need denture adhesive.
It depends on your plan. Send us photos of your insurance card and we will verify your benefits. Financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry.
We are at 2699 East Main Street in Bexley, OH 43209. Call (614) 237-5000 to schedule your implant consultation.
