Learn about the services we provide, and the latest advancements in minimally invasive implant dentistry.

What Would Disqualify Me for Dental Implants? [Video Explanation]

Dental implants are titanium posts that screw into your jawbone to replace missing teeth. These screws embed in your jaw like a natural tooth root, both securing your smile and stimulating your jawbone when you chew. But to stabilize these implants, you need to meet certain criteria in order to qualify for treatment. If you’re interested in implants but [...]

Do You Always Need a Bone Graft for Dental Implants?

If you’ve ever looked into getting dental implants before, you’ve likely heard of a bone graft. This procedure rebuilds some of the jaw structure after bone loss, allowing patients like you to support dental implant restorations. However, bone grafts are an additional procedure added on top of your implant treatment, increasing both the cost and duration of your implant [...]

How Fast Do Mini Implants Heal? [Video Demo]

At the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Springfield, MO, we understand that our patients are busy. Between work, house chores, and family obligations, it can be difficult to find any time for yourself. When you do find time, the dentist is likely the last place you want to spend it. For patients with missing teeth, time constraints [...]

Dental Implant Financing To Make Your Care Affordable

How much does dental implant treatment cost? Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer. Because everyone’s smile is unique, the needs and treatment plans for each patient are unique as well! Some patients simply need one tooth replaced, which will cost much less than restoring a full arch of teeth. Other patients need extensive dental work before they’re eligible for [...]

Offering Sedation Dentistry in Springfield, MO

Are you afraid of going to the dentist? Do you avoid routine dental appointments until you’re no longer able to? Dentophobia, or fear of the dentist, is more common than you might think! Patients like you with this fear are apprehensive, if not terrified, about visiting the dentist and undergoing dental procedures. Dental fear can often cause patients to [...]

What Is Considered a Mini Dental Implant? [Video Explanation]

By today’s standards, dental implants are the best way to restore your smile. These titanium screws secure in your jaw through a process called osseointegration, which creates a strong foundation for restorations. Once your implants are secure, a dentist will place a crown, bridge, or denture on top to permanently restore your smile! However, there are different types of [...]

Loose Dentures: Stabilizing Your Smile With Mini Implants

What does stability mean to you? For some, they think of a stable job or relationship. Others imagine a stable chair or table, sturdy on four wooden legs. For those with loose dentures, stability means having a secure bite that allows them to eat the foods they love. Traditional dentures are made to fit perfectly in your mouth, but [...]

How Much Does a One-Piece Implant Cost? [Video Snapshot]

In general, there are two types of dental implants. Conventional dental implants are more traditional, with a large diameter and two-piece design. To place these implants, patients need ample bone structure and several placement appointments between periods of healing. However, when a patient is ineligible for conventional implants or wants to avoid invasive surgery, there are also mini dental [...]