Dental Implants · Huntington Beach, CA
Dental implants near Main Street
Dr. Lauren Mitchell places implants at Huntington Beach, often right after Dr. Ryan Kowalski removes a tooth that cannot be saved. A 3D scan taken at your consultation guides both steps.
- 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 Huntington Beach
Who you’ll see
Dr. Lauren Mitchell provides 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 Huntington Beach
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 Huntington Beach
From the I-405, exit Beach Blvd and head south about three miles. Turn right on Garfield Ave, then left on Delaware St. From PCH, take Main St north to Garfield Ave and turn right onto Delaware.
Parking: Free parking in the lot beside the building. Spaces near the entrance are reserved for surgery patients.
Serving: Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Huntington Harbour, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach.
Reviews from Huntington Beach
Patients near you say
Google
Implant went well and Dr. Mitchell was thorough. The lobby was busy on a Monday so I waited about 20 minutes, which is the only reason for four stars. The results are great.
Google
Dr. Mitchell removed my two impacted lower wisdom teeth. A team member explained the aftercare to my grandmother in Vietnamese so she could help me at home. Clear quote, no surprises, and the evening call was a nice touch.
Yelp
Cracked a molar on a Tuesday morning and had it out with Dr. Kowalski that afternoon. He was straightforward about why it could not be saved and what my implant options were later. Professional and quick.
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 Huntington Beach: answered
I broke a front tooth. Can I get an implant right away?
Sometimes. If the bone is intact, Dr. Mitchell may place the implant and a temporary tooth the same day. Otherwise she preserves the site and places it a few months later.
What does an implant cost?
From $3,900 for the implant, abutment and crown. You get one written estimate before anything is scheduled.
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Ready to talk about implants in Huntington Beach?
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.