Dental Implants · Valencia, CA
Dental implants on Valencia Boulevard
Three surgeons place implants in Valencia: Dr. Elena Vasquez during the week, Dr. Amelia Hart on Tuesdays and Dr. Thomas Nakamura on Thursdays. Dr. Nakamura also sees patients whose implants from elsewhere are loose or painful.
- Cost
- From $3,900
- Time
- About an hour to place one implant. Typically four to seven months from placement to the final crown.
- Insurance
- Many dental plans now cover part of an implant or its crown as a major service, subject to your annual maximum.
Your implants team in Valencia
Who you’ll see
Dr. Elena Vasquez, Dr. Thomas Nakamura and Dr. Amelia Hart provide implants at this office. Not sure it’s right for you? Start with a consultation: your surgeon reviews your scan, explains the options and gives you one written quote first.
Why it helps
Why patients choose Implants in Valencia
Fixed and natural-looking
An implant crown is anchored in bone and shaded to match, so it doesn't shift and looks like your own tooth.
Leaves neighboring teeth alone
Unlike a traditional bridge, an implant doesn't require reshaping the healthy teeth on either side of the gap.
Helps preserve bone
An implant carries chewing forces into the jaw, which helps slow the bone loss that follows losing a tooth.
Planned before surgery day
A 3D CBCT scan and a digital plan mean your surgeon knows exactly where the implant will go before you sit down.
The process
What to expect, step by step
Typical timeline: About an hour to place one implant. Typically four to seven months from placement to the final crown.
- 01
Complimentary consultation and CBCT
Your surgeon examines the area, takes a 3D scan and explains your options, including alternatives to an implant.
- 02
Digital plan and one quote
The implant is planned around the final tooth, and you receive one written estimate covering every step.
- 03
Implant placement
With local anesthetic, and IV sedation if you like, the implant is placed, often through a 3D-printed guide.
- 04
Healing
Over about three to six months the bone bonds to the implant. A temporary tooth fills a visible gap.
- 05
Abutment and crown
Once the implant is stable, a custom abutment and crown are attached, by us or by your own dentist.
Visiting us
Getting to Molly Valencia
From the I-5, exit Valencia Blvd and head east about a mile. We are on the south side of Valencia Blvd, just past McBean Pkwy. From the SR-14, take Newhall Ranch Rd west, then turn left on McBean Pkwy and right on Valencia Blvd.
Parking: Free parking directly in front of the building, with reserved spaces for surgery patients and their drivers.
Serving: Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic.
Reviews from Valencia
Patients near you say
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Dr. Hart biopsied a lump inside my cheek. She talked me through each step and phoned with the results herself. Fibroma, nothing to worry about. Thankful this is available in Santa Clarita now.
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I had my upper teeth replaced in one day with Dr. Nakamura. He was honest that the first week would be uncomfortable, and it was, but manageable. I left with teeth that morning and smiled at my granddaughter's birthday that weekend.
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So glad we did not have to drive to the Valley. Dr. Vasquez removed my daughter's wisdom teeth the week after graduation. She was nervous about the IV and the nurse held her hand. We were home in 15 minutes.
Is it right for you?
You may be a good candidate if…
- Adults missing one or more teeth, or with a tooth that cannot be saved
- People with enough jawbone, or who are willing to have a graft to rebuild it
- Patients with healthy gums, or gum disease that has been treated
- Non-smokers, or smokers willing to stop around the time of surgery
- Patients whose diabetes or other medical conditions are well controlled
Recovery tips
- Expect mild swelling and tenderness for two to three days. Ice and over-the-counter pain relief usually help.
- Eat soft foods and chew on the other side for about a week, or as your surgeon advises.
- Avoid smoking and vaping during healing. Both slow the bone's bond with the implant.
- Rinse gently with salt water from the day after surgery and keep the area clean with a soft brush.
- Once the crown is on, brush and floss around it daily. A water flosser works well.
- Keep regular cleanings and exams so the gum and bone around the implant can be checked.
FAQ
Implants in Valencia: answered
Which surgeon will I see?
We match you based on your case and schedule. Straightforward single implants are usually with Dr. Vasquez or Dr. Hart, and revisions with Dr. Nakamura.
Can I spread the cost?
Yes. We offer 0% in-house plans up to 12 months and accept CareCredit, Sunbit, HSA and FSA. Your written estimate shows the total first.
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Ready to talk about implants in Valencia?
Book a consultation online in about a minute. You’ll meet your surgeon, see your scan, and leave with one written quote before anything is scheduled.