Answers that name a competitor

• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Cloud Dental - 9070 Research Blvd #205, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Capital Texas Dental Implants and Periodontics - 10601 Pecan Park Rd Unit 101, Austin, TX 78750, United States
• Quinlan Park Dental - 5145 N FM 620 G-150, Austin, TX 78732, United States
• Brushy Creek Dentistry - 15534 Ranch Rd 620 N #300, Austin, TX 78717, United States

If budget is the main concern and you’re looking around North Loop/Crestview, I’d start by calling Austin Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM). It’s at 1401 Philomena St., so it’s reasonably close to that area, and they currently advertise a complete single-tooth implant package of about $3,750–$5,000, including 3D imaging, implant placement, and the final ceramic crown. AIDM

Austin Institute of Dental Medicine

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A couple of other options I’d price-check:

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St., very convenient to North Loop; this is a periodontal/implant specialty practice, so it could be particularly useful if you need bone grafting or have gum issues.
• Texas Periodontists — 12319 N Mopac; another implant-focused periodontal practice in North Austin.
• A potentially very low-cost option: Dr. Aditi Saxena advertises a $1 consultation including exam and 3D CBCT scan. I would use this primarily to get a treatment plan/second opinion rather than assuming the final implant will be inexpensive. Dental Implants Austin

For context, advertised Austin pricing varies substantially: AIDM says $3,750–$5,000 all-in, while another Austin practice advertises single implants starting around $3,999 including implant, abutment and crown. South Austin Dental Associates AIDM

What I'd ask when you call:

“I need one tooth replaced with an implant and I'm price-sensitive. Can you give me the total out-the-door price including extraction if needed, bone graft if needed, implant, abutment, crown, imaging, and any follow-up visits? And do you offer financing or a cash/self-pay discount?”

That matters because a "$2,000 implant" can turn into $4,000–$6,000 once the crown, abutment, extraction and grafting are added.

If you tell me which tooth (front/back, upper/lower) and whether the tooth is already missing or still needs to be extracted, I can narrow this down to 2–3 North Loop/Crestview-area offices I'd call first based specifically on total cost and proximity.

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio - 7200 N Mopac Expy #210, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Kelly W. Keith, DDS - 3800 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Dental Spa - 3305 Northland Dr #515, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Goehring Dental - 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 200, Building 1, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States

Since you’re in/near Hyde Park, I’d focus on practices that actually perform implant placement rather than only restoring implants.

A few Austin options that fit:

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St, very close to Hyde Park. It’s a periodontal/implant specialty practice and offers surgical implant placement, guided planning, and robotic-assisted implant surgery. Treaty Oak Dental
• Dr. Mike Williamson: Williamson Perio — 7200 N Mopac Expy. A periodontal and implant-focused practice with 3-D imaging for implant evaluation. Treaty Oak Dental
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — 1500 W 38th St, another convenient Central Austin option. It provides implant treatment and restoration, with a prosthodontic focus on complex tooth replacement. Fredrick Shaw DDS
• Kelly W. Keith, DDS — 3800 Speedway, right in the Hyde Park area. The practice provides implant-related care and bone-grafting procedures, and may be convenient if staying close to home is important.

For a retiree specifically: I’d ask about your medications and medical history at the first consultation, whether they offer sedation if desired, whether bone grafting might be necessary, and exactly who will perform the surgical placement versus the crown/restoration. Age by itself generally isn't a reason to rule out implants; overall health, bone, gums, and healing considerations matter more. OSSAustin

If you want, I can also .

• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Family - 2604 Aldrich St Ste a, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Advanced Prosthodontics - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Suite C102, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States

For a teen near Mueller, I’d separate the decision into two needs: a good long-term family/pediatric dental home now and a specialist for the implant consultation if the teen may actually need an implant.

One important point: if your teen is still growing, an implant is often deferred until jaw/facial growth is substantially complete. The consultation is therefore especially useful for deciding what to do now to preserve the site and what the eventual implant plan should be.

My shortlist

• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — This is the most interesting one-location option I found for your situation. It's near Mueller and offers pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implant care under one roof. That could make long-term coordination easier if your teen ultimately needs multiple specialties. River Rock Dental Austin
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — For the implant consultation itself, I'd consider a prosthodontist particularly relevant. The practice focuses on complex restorative/implant treatment, and its clinicians have advanced prosthodontic training. It's farther from Mueller, but this is the kind of specialist I'd want involved in designing the eventual replacement rather than simply treating the implant as a routine procedure. Burkett Dental
• Swish Dental - Mueller Family — A convenient Mueller option for ongoing general/family dentistry that also offers implants and other specialty services. I'd view it primarily as a potential long-term dental home, rather than assuming the same dentist should handle a complex implant case. Swish Dental
• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller — Another very convenient Mueller family practice offering routine, pediatric, restorative, orthodontic and implant care. Its own site emphasizes long-term relationships and advanced technology. River Rock Dental Austin
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — Worth considering if the implant question involves bone, gums, bone grafting, or implant placement. Periodontists specialize in the supporting tissues around teeth and implants, so this can be a useful second specialist perspective.

What I'd do in your shoes

I'd start with Austin Institute of Dental Medicine for a comprehensive assessment, and if the question is specifically whether/when an implant should be placed, I'd get a prosthodontic consultation as well. That gives you a plan for the teen's current dental care and the eventual tooth replacement without prematurely committing to an implant.

At the consultation, I'd specifically ask:

1. Is an implant appropriate now, or should we wait for growth to finish?
2. What should be done meanwhile to preserve the bone and spacing?
3. Who will ultimately do the surgical implant placement and who will make the final crown?
4. Will the practice provide long-term implant maintenance and manage complications such as peri-implant inflammation?
5. Can they show you the CBCT/imaging and explain the alternatives?
6. If this is a congenitally missing or traumatically lost tooth, should an orthodontist be involved before implant placement?

If you tell me your teen's age and whether the tooth is already missing, damaged, or congenitally absent, I can narrow this to the most appropriate 2–3 Austin practices and explain exactly why each fits that situation.

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Advanced Prosthodontics - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Suite C102, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States

For a teen near Mueller, I’d separate the question into two parts: who should manage the teen’s overall dental care now, and who should evaluate an implant if one is actually indicated.

One important point: for adolescents, an implant often should not be placed until facial/jaw growth is substantially complete, because a growing jaw can leave an implant positioned differently from the surrounding natural teeth. So I’d want the initial consultation to address timing, orthodontics, bone development, and whether there are tooth-preserving alternatives.

The Mueller options I’d look at first

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd. This is particularly relevant for a teen because it is a pediatric specialty practice in Mueller, with board-certified pediatric dentists and care specifically extending through adolescence. Their stated focus is long-term pediatric preventive care rather than simply treating the immediate problem. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — 1900 Aldrich St. This would also be a strong place to start for a teen because they specifically treat adolescents/teens and have pediatric dentistry and orthodontics together, which can be useful if an implant needs to be coordinated with tooth movement and jaw development. Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — 1401 Philomena St. This is worth considering if you want a more specialty-oriented setting: it advertises pediatric dentistry alongside prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and implant-related care, potentially making multidisciplinary coordination easier.
• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller — 1801 E 51st St. It offers family/pediatric care as well as implants and oral-surgery access, so it could be convenient for maintaining one dental home. River Rock Dental Austin

What I would do in your situation

For a teen who may eventually need an implant, I'd start with Austin Pearls or Park Lane for the adolescent dental evaluation, rather than going directly to an implant center. I'd specifically ask:

1. Is the tooth definitely non-restorable, or can it be saved?
2. Has jaw/facial growth finished enough to consider an implant?
3. Would orthodontic treatment need to happen first?
4. Should we see an oral surgeon, periodontist, or prosthodontist for the implant consultation?
5. What is the temporary plan until an implant is appropriate?
6. Who will provide the implant's long-term maintenance once it's placed?

For a growing teenager, I would also be comfortable getting a specialist second opinion before committing to extraction or an implant. The consultation should be about preserving the natural tooth and planning the timing—not simply deciding which implant to buy.

If you tell me which tooth is involved (front tooth vs. molar, upper vs. lower) and your teen's age, I can narrow this to the most appropriate Mueller/Austin specialists for the consultation and long-term care, including their credentials and distance from Mueller.

• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• South Austin Dental Associates - 4419 Frontier Trail #104, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Cloud Dental - 9070 Research Blvd #205, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Affordable Dentures & Implants - 12700 Lexington St Ste 220, Manor, TX 78653, United States

If you mean the Airport Boulevard area in Austin, I’d start by meeting with a practice that does a lot of full-arch work rather than a general dentist who only occasionally places implants.

Austin options worth consulting

• Union Dental Implant Center — 1211 E 11th St, relatively close to central/east Austin. They specifically offer All-on-X/full-arch treatment, typically using 4–6 implants per arch, and describe a workflow combining surgery, restoration, digital dentistry, and an in-house lab. Union Dental Implant Center Union Dental Implant Center
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center — 711 W 38th St. This is an implant-focused center offering full-arch/All-on-4-style treatment and other complex implant options.
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — 7200 N MoPac Expy. Their Austin center has prosthodontists and oral surgeons working within the same center, with CBCT/3D planning and full-arch treatment.
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio — 1221 W Ben White Blvd. They focus specifically on implants and full-arch treatment, including All-on-4/All-on-X, with an in-house lab.
• Prosthodontics of Texas — 5301 Davis Ln. This is a prosthodontic practice with specific experience in complex implant restorations and full-arch/All-on-4 cases.

For your first consultation, I would specifically ask: “Do you recommend four implants for my arch, or would 5–6 be more appropriate, and why?” Also ask for the total price including extractions, bone grafting if needed, temporary teeth, final zirconia/other prosthesis, sedation, and follow-up/maintenance. All-on-4 isn't automatically the right configuration for every patient; bone anatomy and the planned restoration matter. hillcountryoralsurgery.com centraltexasoms.com

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g. north of 51st, Hyde Park, East Austin, or south toward Ben White), I can narrow this to the 3 closest practices and compare their published full-arch pricing, specialists, and consultation details.

• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• South Austin Dental Associates - 4419 Frontier Trail #104, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Cloud Dental - 9070 Research Blvd #205, Austin, TX 78758, United States

If you mean Airport Boulevard in Austin, I’d shortlist a few offices for an All-on-4/full-arch consultation rather than choosing based on marketing alone.

• Union Dental Implant Center — 1211 E 11th St, relatively close to central/east Austin. They focus specifically on full-arch implant treatment, including All-on-X, and say Dr. Adam Carter and the team handle surgical, restorative, digital, and lab work under one roof. Union Dental Implant Center Union Dental Implant Center
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center — 711 W 38th St. This is another implant-focused practice offering full-arch/All-on-4-style treatment.
• South Austin Dental Associates — 4419 Frontier Trail. They specifically advertise All-on-4/All-on-X, including 4–6 implants per arch, temporary fixed teeth, and final zirconia restorations. Their published starting price is currently $16,999 per arch for an all-inclusive All-on-4 package, although I'd verify exactly what your individual quote includes. South Austin Dental Associates
• Prosthodontics of Texas — 5301 Davis Ln. This is a prosthodontic practice that handles complex implant and full-arch reconstruction, including All-on-4.
• Anchor Dental Implant Center — 7710 N FM 620. They specialize in full-arch rehabilitation and publish $17,995 as a case-dependent full-arch price including surgery, provisional, and final prosthetic. Anchor Dental Implant Center

What I'd ask at the consultation

For a major procedure like this, I'd get at least two consultations and ask each dentist:

1. Do I actually need All-on-4, or would All-on-6/another configuration be better for my bone anatomy?
2. Who performs the implant surgery, and who designs/places the final teeth?
3. Is the quoted price per arch or for upper + lower, and what exactly is included—extractions, bone grafting, sedation, temporary teeth, final zirconia, follow-ups, etc.?
4. What happens if an implant doesn't integrate?
5. How often will the final prosthesis need replacement, and what does that cost?
6. Can I see before/after cases similar to mine, rather than generic examples?
7. Will I receive a CBCT/3-D evaluation and written treatment plan before committing?

One important point: All-on-4 isn't necessarily the right configuration for every full-arch patient. Some Austin practices explicitly say they may use 4–6 implants depending on anatomy and treatment goals. South Austin Dental Associates Hill Country Oral Surgery

If you tell me which part of Airport Blvd you're near (e.g., North Loop, Hyde Park, East Austin, or South Austin), I can narrow this to the 3 closest offices and compare their distance, specialist credentials, published pricing, and what each includes in the All-on-4 package.

• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705
• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS - 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701
• 51Tooth Dental Haus by Dr. Jimmie Chen - 4213 Burnet Rd B, Austin, TX 78756
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746
• Prosthodontics of Texas - 5301 Davis Ln Ste 101, Austin, TX 78749
• Austin Prosthodontics - 10125 Lake Creek Pkwy A, Austin, TX 78729
• The Cosmetic Dentists of Austin - 2700 Barton Creek Blvd Suite 130, Austin, TX 78735
• Mosaic Prosthodontics and Esthetic Dentistry - 1460 E Whitestone Blvd Ste 210A, Cedar Park, TX 78613
• Austin Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - 13341 US-290 Unit 1-107, Austin, TX 78737
• Clover Smile Studio - 16009 Farm to Market Rd 1325 #200, Austin, TX 78728
• Dr. Ernesto Carmona Jr, DDS - 10125 Lake Creek Pkwy, Austin, TX 78729
• Austin Dental Spa - 3305 Northland Dr #515, Austin, TX 78731
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759

For a front tooth implant where esthetics are the priority (gum contour, tooth shape, color matching, and avoiding a “fake-looking” result), I would focus on a dentist with advanced training in implant placement + prosthodontics/periodontics + cosmetic dentistry, rather than a general implant office alone.

In the Hyde Park / Central Austin area, these are good places to consider:

1. Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group — strong choice for a highly esthetic front tooth

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• Prosthodontists specialize in complex tooth replacement, crowns, and cosmetic rehabilitation.
• A prosthodontist is often the specialist you want involved when the main concern is “will it look like my natural front tooth?”

2. Austin Dental Implants — implant-focused option near central Austin

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+15122712940)

• Their practice focus is dental implants, which can be useful if you need a dedicated implant evaluation and surgical planning.

3. Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. — implant + prosthodontic background

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+15124585205)

• Dr. Rad’s practice is centered on implant and esthetic dentistry, including prosthodontic care.

4. Nuvia Dental Implant Center — implant-heavy practice near Hyde Park

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+15127680652)

• Located close to the Hyde Park area and focused on implant treatment. For a single front tooth, I would specifically ask who handles the surgical placement and who designs the final crown.

5. Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS — cosmetic-focused consultation

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+17373324865)

• A cosmetic dentist can be valuable for the final appearance, especially if the implant crown needs to blend with your smile.

A nearby Hyde Park general dentist such as 51Tooth Dental Haus by Dr. Jimmie Chen or KoLa Dentistry may also be useful for an initial evaluation or referral, but for a single upper front tooth implant, I’d prioritize a specialist-level esthetic implant plan. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

What I’d ask at the consultation

For a front tooth, ask:

• “Who will place the implant — a periodontist/oral surgeon or the dentist?”
• “Will you use CBCT imaging and digital implant planning?”
• “Do you do immediate temporary teeth after extraction?”
• “How do you preserve the gum papilla and natural gum line?”
• “Can I see before/after cases of upper central incisor implants?”

If you tell me which front tooth (upper central incisor, lateral incisor, canine), whether it is already missing or needs extraction, and your budget/insurance situation, I can narrow this to the best-fit type of provider.

• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• North Austin Oral Surgery - 12210 Pecan St, Austin, TX 78727, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Naples Oral + Facial Surgery - 1950 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745
• Round Rock Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 7200 Wyoming Springs Dr #1000, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Optima Dental Surgery Center - 990 Hesters Crossing Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States

For a sports-related tooth loss near Crestview, I’d contact these Austin practices first:

• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — Central Austin; oral surgeon focused on implants and 3D imaging.
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — South Austin; implant surgery and reconstruction.
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — advertises same-day emergency care and coordinated implant/restorative treatment.
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX — implant-focused practice advertising same-day implant treatment.

Important: if the tooth was just knocked out, don't wait for an implant consultation. A permanent tooth may sometimes be replanted if treated quickly. River Park Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry Austin City Dental

If you mean Crestview in Austin, I can narrow this to the closest options and check which specifically advertise consultation availability this week.

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Dental Smiles - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Goehring Dental - 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 200, Building 1, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Hedgecock Dental - 5920 W William Cannon Dr Bldg 6 ste 200, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Restora Dental Arts (AnnMarie Olson DDS PA) - 11671 Jollyville Rd #204, Austin, TX 78759, United States

Since you’re near Mueller, I’d focus on implant surgeons/practices that explicitly handle significant dental anxiety and offer IV or deeper sedation, rather than simply choosing a general dentist who happens to offer nitrous.

Options worth considering

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller — closest/convenient option in Mueller. Their Mueller office offers sedation, including IV sedation, and their practice says sedation can be used for procedures including implants. River Rock Dental Austin River Rock Dental Austin

Caveat: for severe anxiety, I'd specifically ask whether the implant placement itself can be done under IV sedation and who administers/monitors it.

• Union Dental Implant Center — 1211 E 11th St, very close to Mueller. This is implant-focused, and they explicitly offer general anesthesia administered and monitored by a board-certified anesthesiologist for complex implant procedures. Union Dental Implant Center

This is particularly worth a consultation if by “severe anxiety” you mean you really don't want to be aware of the surgery at all.

• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants — an oral-surgery/implant practice near Central Austin. They perform implant placement and offer multiple sedation approaches, making an oral surgeon a reasonable route if your anxiety is substantial or the implant involves extraction/bone grafting.
• Periodontal Surgical Arts — a board-certified periodontist whose practice specifically performs implants and offers nitrous, oral sedation, and IV moderate sedation. They explicitly describe IV sedation for implants and longer surgeries. Austin Periodontal Associates

What I'd ask when you call

Given the severity of your anxiety, I'd say something like:

“I have severe dental anxiety and I'm looking for implant placement. I don't think nitrous alone will be enough. Do you offer IV sedation specifically for implant surgery, who administers the sedation, and will I be continuously monitored throughout the procedure?”

Also ask whether they can do the extraction, bone grafting (if needed), and implant placement under the same sedation, since minimizing separate surgical appointments can be valuable for someone with significant dental fear.

If you want the shortest shortlist: I'd start by calling Union Dental Implant Center and Austin Periodontal for consultations, while River Rock Mueller is the most convenient option to investigate first. That's based on their documented implant/sedation capabilities and proximity—not a claim that one is objectively superior.

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller - 1801 E 51st St Ste 390, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dental Smiles - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd Ste 1435, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Swish Dental - Mueller Alamo - 1911 Aldrich St Ste 135, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Goehring Dental - 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 200, Building 1, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Restora Dental Arts (AnnMarie Olson DDS PA) - 11671 Jollyville Rd #204, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• 8118 Dental Professionals - 8118 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757, United States

Since you’re near Mueller and have severe dental anxiety, I’d focus less on a general dentist who happens to offer sedation and more on a practice that does implant surgery + substantial sedation/anxiety management.

Practices I’d put on your consultation list

• River Rock Dental Austin - Mueller — This is the most convenient option because it’s actually in Mueller, at 1801 E 51st St. They explicitly offer IV sedation, including for more complex dental procedures, and advertise dental implants. Their IV-sedation information specifically discusses patients with significant dental anxiety and says patients generally need an adult driver afterward. River Rock Dental Austin River Rock Dental Austin

Why consider it: proximity + IV sedation + implants under one roof.

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — At 3200 Red River St., this is an oral & maxillofacial surgery practice rather than a general dental office. Their implant surgery includes 3-D imaging/planning, and their practice information describes IV sedation for implant surgery.

Why consider it: if your anxiety is severe enough that you’d feel better having an oral surgeon handle the surgical portion.

• East Austin Oral Surgery — At 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, this is another oral-surgery option relatively close to Mueller. They advertise implants plus IV/twilight sedation and general anesthesia, with anesthesia administered/monitored by the surgeon for appropriate cases.

Why consider it: particularly worth asking about if “I really don't want to be aware of the procedure” is a major concern.

• Union Dental Implant Center — At 1211 E 11th St., this is specifically implant-focused and offers comprehensive implant treatment. Its practice information describes general anesthesia as an option for full-arch/complex implant cases and specifically addresses dental anxiety.

Why consider it: especially if you're looking at multiple implants or full-arch treatment rather than a single implant.

There’s also a periodontist option worth knowing about: Austin Periodontal Associates explicitly offers nitrous, oral sedation, and IV moderate sedation for implants and grafting, with a board-certified periodontist performing the surgical care. Their office is at 7800 N Mopac. Austin Periodontal Associates

For severe anxiety, one question matters a lot

When you call, don't just ask “Do you offer sedation?” Ask:

“I have severe dental anxiety and I'm considering an implant. I don't think I can tolerate being aware of the surgery. What is the deepest level of sedation you offer for implant placement, who administers it, and who monitors me?”

That's important because IV sedation is not the same thing as general anesthesia. IV moderate sedation generally leaves you responsive and breathing on your own, although many patients remember little of the procedure. Austin Periodontal Associates

If you tell me whether you're talking about one implant, several implants, or a full-mouth/full-arch case, I can narrow these down further and look specifically at distance from Mueller, sedation depth, implant credentials, and what patients report about anxiety/comfort.

• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin - 815 Brazos St Ste. 101, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Toothbar - 211 Walter Seaholm Dr LR 160, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Downtown Dental Design - 507 Pressler St #350, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Swish Dental Downtown - 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS - 221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street - 1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group - 1500 W 38th St #34, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Nuvia Dental Implant Center - 711 W 38th St Ste E4, Austin, TX 78705, United States

For one dental implant in/near downtown Austin, I’d start with a specialist-led consultation rather than choosing purely by proximity. You’ll generally want the implant surgeon to assess the bone with 3D imaging and determine whether you need extraction or grafting, while a restorative dentist/prosthodontist handles the final crown. Austin Periodontal Associates Midtown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

My shortlist

• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery — 1209 W 5th St, very close to downtown. This is an oral & maxillofacial surgery practice and specifically lists single-tooth implants and bone grafting. If you want a surgeon to handle the surgical portion, this is a particularly relevant option.
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — 711 W 38th St. A periodontal/implant specialty practice offering single implants, guided placement and management of implant complications.
• Primavera Dental Group - Downtown Austin — 815 Brazos St, right in downtown. Their site specifically describes consultation, imaging, and implant placement, so this is convenient if you'd prefer a general/restorative practice coordinating the whole process. Primavera Dental Group
• Toothbar — 211 Walter Seaholm Dr, also genuinely downtown. They provide implant-related restorative care, though I'd ask specifically whether the implant surgery itself is performed in-house or referred out.

If it were my appointment to arrange, I'd call Eggleston first and ask for a consultation specifically for a single-tooth implant, including CBCT/3D imaging and an explanation of whether they coordinate the crown with your restoring dentist. That's a factual fit based on their specialty and listed implant services, rather than a claim that they're objectively the best dentist. Midtown Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

One useful question when you call: “Does your quoted treatment include the implant placement, abutment, and final crown, or is the crown done by a separate dentist?” That can make a substantial difference in both the process and total cost. Some Austin practices publish package pricing—for example, AIDM lists $3,750–$5,000 for a complete single-tooth implant package, though your actual case can differ. Austin Institute of Dental Medicine

If you tell me which tooth (front/back, upper/lower), whether it's already missing or needs extraction, and your dental insurance, I can narrow this to 2–3 offices and compare their implant approach, pricing, credentials, and distance from downtown.

• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham - 711 W 38th St Ste G5, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• East Austin Oral Surgery - 2832 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates - 3200 Red River St suite 400, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 8701 Menchaca Rd Bldg 3, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Clinica dental - 711 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Smile Boutique Implant Center | Dr. Afsaneh Rad, D.M.D., M.Sc., M.M.Sc. - 7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 260, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Dental Spa - 3305 Northland Dr #515, Austin, TX 78731, United States

If you mean Mueller in Austin, I’d prioritize a practice that explicitly does CBCT + digital implant planning + guided/robotic surgery, rather than simply advertising “digital dentistry.”

My shortlist

• Union Dental Implant Center — East Austin

My first place to call for convenience from Mueller. It’s at 1211 E 11th St and focuses specifically on implant treatment, with CBCT, digital dentistry, an in-house lab, and surgical/restorative care under one roof. The proximity to Mueller is a significant advantage.

• Council Oak Perio: Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dr. Christopher Bingham — Central Austin

This would be my choice if you want a periodontist-led implant approach. They specifically advertise CBCT-based planning and Yomi robotic guidance for implant placement. They're at 711 W 38th St. Austin Periodontal Associates

• East Austin Oral Surgery — East Austin

Another particularly convenient option from Mueller. They have in-office CBCT and describe computer-guided implant planning/“Teeth-In-An-Hour” workflows. This is especially worth considering if your case may require an oral surgeon rather than a general dentist.

• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — near UT/Central Austin

A good option if you want an oral surgeon handling the surgical component. They use 3D CBCT for implant planning and offer surgical-suite sedation.

If the technology itself is your #1 priority

I'd specifically ask for one of these two workflows:

1. Dynamic navigation/robotics — e.g. Yomi or X-Guide, where the system guides the surgeon in real time.
2. Static guided surgery — a custom 3D-printed surgical guide made from your CBCT/digital plan.

For example, Oral Surgery Specialists of Austin explicitly describes X-Guide dynamic navigation, where the implant plan is created from CBCT and the drill is tracked against that plan during surgery. OSSAustin

For someone near Mueller, I'd call Union Dental Implant Center and Council Oak Perio first, then East Austin Oral Surgery if you'd prefer an oral-surgery practice.

When you call, don't just ask “Do you do guided implants?” Ask:

“Do you take an in-office CBCT, digitally plan the implant position, and then place the implant using a custom surgical guide or real-time navigation? Who actually performs the surgery?”

That question will quickly distinguish a genuinely integrated digital workflow from a practice that merely uses 3D imaging.

If you tell me single tooth vs. multiple teeth/full arch and whether it's upper or lower, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 Austin practices for your specific case.

• Anchor Dental Implant Center - 7710 N FM 620 Bldg 13 c suite 110, Austin, TX 78726, United States
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio - 1221 W Ben White Blvd #212a, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin - 7200 N Mopac Expy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX - 2530 Walsh Tarlton Ln Ste 210, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Periodontal Surgical Arts - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Ste C-101, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Union Dental Implant Center - 1211 E 11th St Ste 201, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Dental Implants - 6500 N Mopac Expy Building II, Suite 2204, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Crystal Lake Dental | Family, Orthodontics & Implant Center - 3550 N Lakeline Blvd Ste 110, Leander, TX 78641, United States
• Widner Elite Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - 1500 W 38th St #51, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Texas Periodontists - 12319 N Mopac Expy #160, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Bedrock Periodontics - 4505 Spicewood Springs Rd Unit 100, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If by Crestview you mean the Austin neighborhood, I’d focus on offices that publish an actual bundled price or explicitly promise a written, itemized estimate.

Austin options with clear pricing

• Anchor Dental Implant Center — Northwest Austin. Their current site advertises $2,495 for a single-tooth implant including implant + abutment + crown, with pricing described as case-dependent. They also advertise a free 3D consultation and written all-inclusive treatment plan. Anchor Dental Implant Center
• South Austin Dental Implant Studio — publishes $3,999 for a single implant including the implant body, abutment and crown, and says the consultation provides a transparent cost breakdown. South Austin Dental Implant Studio
• ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Austin — 7200 N Mopac, relatively convenient to Crestview. They don't publish a single-tooth price, but say you'll receive a written, all-inclusive estimate after evaluation and that pricing is reviewed before treatment. ClearChoice
• Elite Dentistry Cosmetic & Implant Center of ATX — their Austin location offers a virtual consultation and advertises transparent cost estimates; their published pricing is particularly geared toward full-arch treatment rather than a simple single implant. 8999 Smile

For anxiety about cost specifically, Anchor is the one I'd call first because you can see a concrete bundled single-implant price before going in. That's not a judgment about clinical quality—just a match to your stated need for pricing transparency.

When you call, ask: “Can you give me an itemized written estimate for the entire implant—from extraction, CT/3D imaging and bone grafting, if needed, through the implant, abutment, and final crown—and tell me what could cause that estimate to increase?” That makes quotes much easier to compare.

If you tell me whether it's one missing tooth and roughly which part of Crestview you're in, I can narrow this to the closest 2–3 offices and check their current consultation/price details.