Dental Implants
We Bring Beauty & Function Back to Your Smile
Regardless of how few or how many teeth you are missing, dental implants offer a solution that not only restores the aesthetics of your smile but also how your bite functions. The practice of Dr. Van Slate in Houston, TX, merges beauty with function and technology with personalized patient care to ensure long-lasting results for his patients looking to restore their smiles.
Dr. Van Slate is a fellow of the renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) with training in dental cosmetics, neuromuscular principles, and smile design. He is one of less than 5% of dentists nationwide with this unique training.
Dr. Van Slate's Houston, TX, practice is equipped with the latest in intraoral scanners and cone-beam technology to ensure optimum results in implant placement and restoration design, which are key for long-lasting and comfortable results.
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We believe money should not come between you and your oral health. We work with most major insurance companies as well as third-party financing providers, such as CareCredit®, so that patients don't have to wait for treatment.
Why Dental Implants Are Superior ...
Prevent Jawbone Atrophy
Without tooth roots to stimulate the jawbone, the bone tissue begins to recede. This can lead to further tooth loss. Dental implants, which act as artificial tooth roots, are the only treatment that can prevent jawbone atrophy.
Improve Function & Confidence
Dental implants provide greater stability to restorations. Dentures attached to an implant never slip out of place so you can feel more confident eating, speaking, and smiling in social situations.
"Simply the Best Dentist"
B Martin
2021
An awesome dentist and informs you of options and pros and cons. Makes me feel at ease. I work for a dentist but don't like going. Lol. But he has made me feel comfortable and i know the treatment will be done and done greatly!!! Perfectly!! Staff are all awesome and inviting.
View More Google ReviewsMichelle Council
2020
Simply the best dentist I've ever been too. He uses the latest techniques and technologies and his staff is top notch. Great customer service and Dr. Van Slate has a warm and friendly demeanor. You are in great hands with this practice.
View More Google ReviewsIs It Time to Invest in Your Health & Happiness? Request a Consultation
Missing teeth impact your happiness and your health, but unfortunately, many people assume dental implants won't fit into their budget. Before deciding on any tooth restoration options, we suggest you request a consultation with Dr. Van Slate, who has more than 30 years of dental experience. He will take both your goals and your budgetary needs into consideration and work with you to find an affordable solution for missing teeth.
While dental implants appear more costly at first, alternative methods can end up costing more in the long run. For example, dental bridges can damage adjacent teeth, leading to more dental work. Traditional dentures accelerate the deterioration of your jawbone.
With your health and happiness at stake, it's important to get the whole story. Request a consultation with Dr. Van Slate. He is well versed in the pros and cons of each method as well as steps you can take to help implants fit into your budget.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small, titanium posts that are surgically inserted into your jaw. When combined with a crown (an artificial tooth), the implant and restoration mimic the lost tooth, from root to crown. Implants can be used to hold a variety of restorations, including a single tooth, dental bridge, or full arch of teeth. Implant-supported restorations are considered the closest thing to natural teeth.
A Life-Changing Solution It's Almost Like Having Your Natural Teeth Back
Dr. Van Slate has equipped his Houston practice with the advanced intraoral scanners and cone-beam CT technology that allows him to design restorations that are secure, natural-looking, and comfortable. With his advanced training in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry, Dr. Van Slate has the wide-ranging background needed to address his patients' varied and unique needs in implant dentistry. Among the most common solutions:
If you are missing just one tooth, Dr. Van Slate can insert a single implant to support a crown (an artificial tooth) and avoid deterioration of the tooth socket as well as keep nearby teeth from shifting into the gap.
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For a row of teeth, we can use two implants to support a dental bridge. If a traditional bridge were used, nearby healthy teeth would need to be altered to support the crown or crowns, increasing the risk of future damage.
Implant-supported dentures never slide around in your mouth and will help keep your jaw strong. In contrast, traditional dentures that rest on your gums don't stimulate the jaw and accelerate bone loss.
"Gentle, Personable, and Yes, Painless!"
Debra Sanner
2020
Always a welcoming and clean, pleasant and calming environment. Very professional with the state of the art technology in dentistry. Dr Van Slate is gentle, personable and yes, painless! His well experienced staff reflects his positive and friendly demeanor. Wonderful dentist and staff!
View More Google ReviewsJanell Zeug
2019
The staff is pleasant and professional. Dr Van Slate takes the time to explain any procedure being done. The staff provides the best possible care. I always leave there with a big SMILE. I wouldn't go anywhere else for dental services!
View More Google ReviewsThe Dental Implants Procedure A Typical Timeline for Treatment
On the surface, the treatment timeline for a dental implant may look long, but much of the time is spent allowing your body to do what comes naturally, build bone or gum tissue to support your new tooth or teeth. Dr. Van Slate's use of the latest in implant technology allows him to achieve optimal results while minimizing discomfort and shortening recovery times.
We use the latest technology to achieve optimal results while minimizing discomfort and shortening recovery times.
