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Dental Implants in Tarboro, NC

A specialist places the post. Dr. Bailey builds the tooth you’ll actually chew with.

Tarboro Family Dentistry, the practice of Dr. Gray Bailey, D.M.D., P.A., restores dental implants in Tarboro, NC, with custom crowns and snap-in dentures. An oral surgeon or periodontist places the implant post, and Dr. Bailey plans the case and builds the teeth that go on top. Your total cost depends on the number of teeth and your insurance.

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How Dental Implants Work, Start to Finish

  1. Planning with Dr. Bailey. An exam and x-rays show whether an implant fits your mouth. He gives you a referral to an oral surgeon or periodontist, and you call their office to schedule.
  2. Placing the post. The specialist sets a small titanium post into your jawbone.
  3. Healing. The bone grows around the post, which can take up to several months.
  4. Your new tooth. Back at our office, Dr. Bailey attaches the abutment (the connector) and your custom crown, shaped and shaded to match your other teeth.

You get a specialist for the surgery and the dentist who already knows your bite for everything you’ll see and chew with. Once the post has healed, you come back to Dr. Bailey for the crown.

Implant-Supported Dentures That Stay Put

A few implants can anchor a full denture so it snaps into place instead of relying on suction or adhesive. Snap-in dentures hold steadier when you eat and talk, and you still take them out to clean them. Dr. Bailey works with the surgeon on where the implants go, then makes the denture that fits them.

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Dental Implants vs. Bridges + Dentures

An implant replaces a single tooth without touching its neighbors, but it takes surgery and months of healing. A bridge fills the same gap faster by anchoring a false tooth to crowns on the teeth beside it. Partials and full dentures replace several teeth at once and usually cost the least up front. Dr. Bailey handles all 3 and will lay out which fits your mouth, budget, and timeline.

Questions

Dental Implant Questions from Tarboro + Rocky Mount

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

Dental implant cost depends on how many teeth you’re replacing, whether you need a bone graft first, and whether you choose single crowns or a snap-in denture. Because a specialist places the post, you’ll get one estimate from the surgeon and one from us for the crown or denture. We’re in network with Delta Dental and accept CareCredit.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Implants?

Coverage for dental implants varies widely from plan to plan. Some policies pay toward the crown, some pay toward the surgery, and some exclude implants altogether. Call (252) 823-5739 with your plan details, and we’ll help you sort out what applies before you commit.

Do Dental Implants Hurt?

Implant surgery happens under anesthesia at the specialist’s office. Afterward, slight discomfort and swelling are normal, and over-the-counter pain relievers usually help. The crown appointment at our office is simpler, since the post has already healed into the bone.

How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

With brushing, flossing, and regular checkups, the implant post can often last a lifetime. The crown on top wears like any crown, and most crowns last around 15 years before they need replacing, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

Adults in good general health with enough jawbone to hold the post are usually good candidates, and your health matters more than your age. Uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease, and tobacco use can slow healing or rule implants out. Dr. Bailey checks all of it at your first appointment.

Plan Your Dental Implant in Tarboro

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