Dental Implants in South Lake Tahoe

A Lifetime Solution for Missing Teeth

Missing teeth don’t just affect your appearance — they can impact your confidence, bite, and long-term oral health. At The Smile Shop in South Lake Tahoe, we offer dental implants as a strong, permanent solution to replace one or more missing teeth.

Using precision planning and modern materials, we restore your smile with options like single tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, and All-on-X full arch restorations. Whether you’re missing one tooth or a full set, we’ll help you rebuild your smile from the roots up.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone, acting as an artificial tooth root. Once healed, it is restored with a crown, bridge, or denture to create a fully functional and natural-looking tooth replacement.

Dental implants:

• Look and feel like natural teeth
  
• Prevent bone loss and facial sagging
  
• Restore bite function and speech
  
• Don’t rely on adjacent teeth (like bridges do)
  
• Last decades with proper care
  

We recommend implants for patients who want the most durable, long-term tooth replacement available.

Our Dental Implant Offerings

Single Tooth Implants

Perfect for replacing a missing or extracted tooth. We place one implant and restore it with a lifelike ceramic crown, designed to blend seamlessly with your smile.

Implant-Supported Bridges or Partials

If you’re missing multiple teeth in a row, implant-supported bridges fill the gap using two or more implants for support — no need to prep healthy surrounding teeth.

All-on-X (Full Arch Implants)

All-on-X is a modern alternative to traditional dentures, replacing a full upper or lower arch with just four to six implants. This option:

• Feels more secure than removable dentures
  
• Prevents bone loss and slippage
  
• May be fixed or removable, depending on your needs
  
• Can often be completed in fewer visits with faster healing
  

All-on-X is ideal for patients who want a full smile without the drawbacks of conventional dentures.

Am I a Candidate for Implants?

We start with a full consultation, digital imaging, and health screening to determine if implants are right for you. Good candidates typically:

• Have one or more missing teeth
  
• Have adequate jawbone or are open to bone grafting
  
• Are in good overall health
  
• Do not smoke or are willing to stop during healing
  
• Want a permanent, low-maintenance solution
  

Even if you’ve been told in the past that you’re not a candidate, modern techniques may now make implants possible.

Why Patients in South Lake Tahoe Choose The Smile Shop

• Advanced implant planning with digital imaging
  
• Options for same-day placement in select cases
  
• In-house restorative dentistry and follow-up care
  
• Comfortable, judgment-free environment
  
• Clear pricing and flexible payment options
  

Whether you're replacing one tooth or an entire arch, we provide personalized care tailored to your goals.

Cost & Insurance Information

While implants aren’t always covered by insurance or Medi-Cal, we offer transparent pricing, pre-treatment estimates, and financing options to make your care affordable.

We’ll work with you to create a long-term treatment plan that meets your goals and budget.