Dr. Irvine on Dental Implants
Dental implants are often the best option for one or two or multiple missing teeth, mostly because if you don’t have to drill good teeth next to the space, when you put an implant in, it acts just like the tooth did before. You can floss between it, you can chew with it, the gums end up forming around it and looking just like your tooth did, or better. So if somebody needed an implant, we take a CT scan and merge it with the video camera scan that we take with the CEREC machine.
We make a surgical guide so that the accuracy of the placement is to point, like 0.02 millimeters accuracy, and we have the exact angulation that you want to place the implant through what will be the restoration. So it just makes it a faster procedure for the patient, more enjoyable for the patient. And if you don’t replace the tooth, sometimes there’s movement of the teeth over time.
The teeth like to shift if there’s space for them to shift into, and then that can affect the bite and over time might not be able to chew with it as well. It would be better to put an implant in. It would be better to have something in there, a bridge or a partial also, if you didn’t want to do an implant.
Chew & Smile Easily Again
- Replace any number of teeth with implants
- Receive your new smile in comfort
- Your teeth will stay in place without denture adhesive
Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants in Charlotte
Your teeth roots have an important function. They keep your jawbone healthy and give you full chewing power. If you lose a tooth or teeth, you’ll want to get dental implants in Charlotte. These artificial tooth roots will:
- Allow you to eat crunchy and chewy foods with ease
- Help you maintain a strong jawbone
- Stop your teeth from shifting out of place
- Secure your dentures without requiring adhesive
- Give you confidence to laugh and talk with ease
Call 704-246-5346 for an appointment. No insurance? Join our Providence Dentistry Savings Plan for savings on treatment.
Enjoy Lifelike Function by Pairing New Teeth With Implants
Implants are titanium tooth roots placed in your jaw. They function just like your natural tooth roots. Once in your jaw, they become a part of your body through a process called osseointegration. You won’t even know an implant is there, and it can last your lifetime.
You can trust our practice with this procedure. Dr. Irvine has extensive training in placing implants, having completed numerous continuing education courses. She is Dawson-certified and received additional implant training through implant seminars taught by expert, Dr. Arun Garg. Plus, we place implants using advanced technology for precise results. Using 3-D scans, we create custom surgical guides to give you the best outcome.
The process begins by coming in for a consultation. Your dentist will do an exam and take digital X-rays. She will determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. You may need certain procedures to prepare your mouth to support implants. Your dentist may need to extract teeth to move forward. Bone grafting may be needed if you have bone loss in your jaw.
Your dental implant options include:
- Implant Crown – An implant combined with a dental crown replaces a single missing tooth. It functions like a natural tooth, so you can floss, brush, and eat normally.
- Implant Bridge – Replace several teeth in a row with an implant bridge. Instead of having to prepare healthy teeth to support a bridge, you can get your bridge anchored to implants. Your jaw will stay strong, unlike with a traditional bridge.
- Implant Dentures – Your dentures can remain securely in place with implants. You won’t have to use adhesive to keep your teeth secure. You can eat more of the foods you love without limitation or difficulty. You have two options: dentures that snap into place on top of implants and are removable for cleaning or teeth that stay fixed in place. With the latter option, you just brush and floss as usual. They can be removed by a dentist if any other maintenance is required. With her implant expertise, Dr. Irvine will help you select the replacement teeth that are right for you.
Call 704-246-5346 for dental implants in Charlotte. You can schedule online. We’re open as early as 7 a.m.!
Read MoreWhat to Expect During Your Implant Procedure
Understanding what’s involved in your implant treatment will help you feel at ease. Here is what happens:
- Your dentist will use advanced technology to plan your implant placement. We’ll take digital X-rays and scans to ensure placement is correct.
- Depending on the extent of bone loss in your jaw, you may need a bone graft or a ridge augmentation in preparation. These procedures prepare your jaw for implants.
- If those are necessary, after a time of healing, your dentist will place the implant(s) in your jaw.
- Once your jaw has a chance to integrate the implant(s), you’ll return for your restoration. Before you know it, you’ll have a fully functional set of teeth!
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– W. A. (Verified Patient)I wrote the following about a year ago and now I’m 89. I really can’t improve on what I wrote, unless I put it in BOLD, CAPS, AND UNDERLINED SCRIPT….
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Dr. Irvine fixed a busted crown for me today and did her usual excellent job, i.e. no pain, well-explained, reasonable terms, with help from her courteous and always welcoming team…
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Always friendly and caring staff. Mauri is an excellent hygienist. Careful, competent and very attentive.
– K. B. (Verified Patient)My daughter had a recent appointment. The staff is very kind and my daughter love’s her dental hygienist!
– R. W. (Verified Patient)TERRIFIC, FRIENDLY PEOPLE. BEEN TAKING CARE OF MY TEETH FOR YEARS! AND HAVE DONE A FANTASTIC JOB; REALLY CARE ABOUT THEIR PATIENTS!
– D. H. (Verified Patient)Great work and service, as usual. 😊
– J. S. (Verified Patient)just love this place.
– F. L. (Verified Patient)So happy to have found this great dentist! Absolute confidence in Dr Hau Office staff so attentive. L Goodnight
– L. G. (Verified Patient)I received a new crown with Dr. Huh. I felt comfortable and encouraged by the Dr. the entire time. Dr. Huh went above and beyond, even checked after to make…
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Best practice in the area. The staff is well-educated and generous with their knowledge. Having an advocate for my teeth and gums was not on my bingo card for 2025,…
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As always, great visit. No wait time. Everything explained to me in detail.
– P. B. (Verified Patient)I’ve been a patient at Providence Dentistry for years. My hygienist Heather and I developed a great relationship over the years. She is an excellent hygienist and is very thorough,…
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This team is amazing! Highly recommend!
– R. J. (Verified Patient)Had a great experience getting teeth .Thank you
– G. C. (Verified Patient)Just returned from my first visit. It was great!! Highly professional and very friendly at every turn. Jeri, who cleaned my teeth, did an exceptional job. Really liked my previous…
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Trusted Providence Dentistry for over 5 years and have the utmost confidence in their professionalism and competence. Today Mauri did a great and thorough cleaning with a few X-rays. Dr….
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Visited just a few days ago to launch an Implant, and benefitted from a concise, yet thorough, explanation of what the process involves from Dr. Irvine’s personable and clearly competent…
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First time visit to Providence Dentistry and it was great! I was so impressed with ALL the staff, from the front desk staff to the hygienist, everyone was SO polite…
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– A. L. (Verified Patient)Outstanding as always. 15 years with same doctor.
– K. J. (Verified Patient)Oh My Gosh! Dr. Tori Irvine and her assistant Jackie, as well as the administrative staff…and everyone there are fantastic! I had a cavity in a wisdom tooth that was…
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2025 update: Hygienist Emily performed a thorough cleaning, and I truly enjoyed interacting with her, as well as doctors Huh and Scott. 2024- Today, a beautiful in-house created porcelain crown…
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Great service and the team was very helpful and friendly. Professional service with a smile
– D. L. (Verified Patient)Start to finish, my latest visit was a very positive experience! The receptionist was cheerful, as usual, and knew everything essential for my visit. My procedure went much better than…
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This is one of the best Dentists I have ever been to. Customer service is top notch. The dentists and front desk staff are all very friendly and warm.
– N. H. (Verified Patient)I don’t mind having a temporary crown, in fact that’s what I’m used too; and then getting regular crown later. Now a days crowns are done in the office with…
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W. A. (Verified Patient)
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J. P. (Verified Patient)
I wrote the following about a year ago and now I’m 89. I really can’t improve on what I wrote, unless I put it in BOLD, CAPS, AND UNDERLINED SCRIPT. This time, Dr. Irvine(I call her Dr Beauty!) actually driled through an implant to tighten it(then patched it flawlessly)and I didn’t even have novocane and felt nothing!!!! (now for last years’ post): She and her staff are the most friendly, knowledgeable, caring, and PAIN FREE of any dentists I’ve been to in my 88 years! I actually look forward to an enjoyable time when I go-HA!!! It’s like going to a party, with all the laughs and lovely faces around me!!! Joe Parascand
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Dr. Irvine fixed a busted crown for me today and did her usual excellent job, i.e. no pain, well-explained, reasonable terms, with help from her courteous and always welcoming team (today it was Marciola; great job!). My wife and I feel lucky to have Dr. Irvine’s group available to us. Dr. Moran has to be one the best dentists in the area. She’s thorough, knowledgeable, technically savvy and friendly. My wife and I have relied on her for some 15 years now. She and Dr. Irvine (also very talented) have built a solid, customer-focused team. I would definitely recommend either dentist for your personal care.
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Always friendly and caring staff. Mauri is an excellent hygienist. Careful, competent and very attentive.
R. W. (Verified Patient)
My daughter had a recent appointment. The staff is very kind and my daughter love’s her dental hygienist!
D. H. (Verified Patient)
TERRIFIC, FRIENDLY PEOPLE. BEEN TAKING CARE OF MY TEETH FOR YEARS! AND HAVE DONE A FANTASTIC JOB; REALLY CARE ABOUT THEIR PATIENTS!
J. S. (Verified Patient)
Great work and service, as usual. 😊
F. L. (Verified Patient)
just love this place.
L. G. (Verified Patient)
So happy to have found this great dentist! Absolute confidence in Dr Hau Office staff so attentive. L Goodnight
J. W. (Verified Patient)
I received a new crown with Dr. Huh. I felt comfortable and encouraged by the Dr. the entire time. Dr. Huh went above and beyond, even checked after to make sure the crown fit properly. Thank you Dr. Huh! And Emily and all the assistants are great!
L. M. (Verified Patient)
Best practice in the area. The staff is well-educated and generous with their knowledge. Having an advocate for my teeth and gums was not on my bingo card for 2025, but here we are. Dr. Irvine is the absolute best dentist and Grace, the hygenist, is as amazing as the song says she is 😉. I couldn’t recommend a better office or group of people, from front desk to checkout, everyone is a rockstar!
P. B. (Verified Patient)
As always, great visit. No wait time. Everything explained to me in detail.
V. R. (Verified Patient)
I’ve been a patient at Providence Dentistry for years. My hygienist Heather and I developed a great relationship over the years. She is an excellent hygienist and is very thorough, making sure there are no issues that need attention. Dr Irvine and her staff are friendly and always cordial.
R. J. (Verified Patient)
This team is amazing! Highly recommend!
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Had a great experience getting teeth .Thank you
M. P. (Verified Patient)
Just returned from my first visit. It was great!! Highly professional and very friendly at every turn. Jeri, who cleaned my teeth, did an exceptional job. Really liked my previous dentist (of over 30 years), but he retired and prices had been going up quickly. Definitely recommend these folks. Just went today for my second cleaning. As before, it was a great experience. Jerilyn is amazing! Whatsherface the dentist too. The technology these folks have is amazing. If you don’t have a fantastic dentist, go to Providence Dentistry. 03/15/22 appointment. Again, a very pleasant experience at “The Dentist.” Sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s really true.
P. D. (Verified Patient)
Trusted Providence Dentistry for over 5 years and have the utmost confidence in their professionalism and competence. Today Mauri did a great and thorough cleaning with a few X-rays. Dr. Irvine came in, checked me out and except for one problem tooth all is well. We trust and appreciate Providence Dentistry and the entire staff.
B. G. (Verified Patient)
Visited just a few days ago to launch an Implant, and benefitted from a concise, yet thorough, explanation of what the process involves from Dr. Irvine’s personable and clearly competent Assistant, Jackie. I am impressed by the innovative utilization of technology and engineering in the preparation for, construction of and manner of firmly securing the implant. The amount of thought, time and planning involved in this important procedure, plus the obvious skill and caring of Dr. Irvine and her Team have, once again, occasioned my “Thank You” to the source of my initial referral to the practice!
K. R. (Verified Patient)
First time visit to Providence Dentistry and it was great! I was so impressed with ALL the staff, from the front desk staff to the hygienist, everyone was SO polite and nice! And Grace did a great job with ALL the steps involved with a first time visit!
A. L. (Verified Patient)
Just go there!
K. J. (Verified Patient)
Outstanding as always. 15 years with same doctor.
R. M. (Verified Patient)
Oh My Gosh! Dr. Tori Irvine and her assistant Jackie, as well as the administrative staff…and everyone there are fantastic! I had a cavity in a wisdom tooth that was taken care of…that could have lead to an eventual root canal. No pain, sensation…or any kind of uncomfortableness. Dr. Irvine’s professional expertise is beyond description! How’s this: I walked out feeling my tooth was the same as before I walked in! Regardless of one’s stage in life, you could not go to a better dental practice!!!
D. K. (Verified Patient)
2025 update: Hygienist Emily performed a thorough cleaning, and I truly enjoyed interacting with her, as well as doctors Huh and Scott. 2024- Today, a beautiful in-house created porcelain crown was placed at the same visit as my tooth prep. Dr. Patel and assistant Sam couldn’t have been more kind and attentive!! I was also VERY comfortable with the neck pillow they gave to me. I am grateful to the entire Providence Dentistry staff. The front desk staff are also wonderful.
D. L. (Verified Patient)
Great service and the team was very helpful and friendly. Professional service with a smile
K. W. (Verified Patient)
Start to finish, my latest visit was a very positive experience! The receptionist was cheerful, as usual, and knew everything essential for my visit. My procedure went much better than I might have expected. There was great communication throughout my visit. The skill set for all involved was exceptional.
N. H. (Verified Patient)
This is one of the best Dentists I have ever been to. Customer service is top notch. The dentists and front desk staff are all very friendly and warm.
R. S. (Verified Patient)
I don’t mind having a temporary crown, in fact that’s what I’m used too; and then getting regular crown later. Now a days crowns are done in the office with new technology, but with the new software I think Dr Irwin did the best she could. I’m glad if she wasn’t satisfied she wasn’t going to make it work. I’m OK waiting for new crown to be fixed off site. But; it was a long 3 hours with the whole ordeal. Mouth is sore; but I’m fine. I would recommend Providence Dentistry to my friends. Thanks We completed the crown today and it went well; with little or no problems. I feel good so far and Dr. Irwin did a good job. Tay her dental assistant also did a good job. I have a cleaning coming up on Nov1st. LETS DO IT!!!! My cleaning on the 9th was great with Emily. She does a great job!!! 12-3-24 I had a cleaning today with Emily and she was great. She is really the only one that cleans my teeth and I’m very satisfied with her expertise. She is also very personal and a nice person. 4/11/24 Had cleaning today and Emily was fantastic. She is personable, professional and kind. She knows her patients and remembers things about them, which always makes me feel good. I would recommend her to anyone, thanks Emily!!! Cleaning was good; Emily did good job. She observed an area that needs a filing. It will done in December at my next cleaning.
Dental implants are small titanium posts that we place in your jaw to act as artificial teeth roots. They are an ideal way to replace missing teeth because the implant fuses with your jawbone to form a base for new teeth. Implants also help keep your jawbone healthy by stimulating the growth of new bone.
Technically, dental implants can be removed, although it is unlikely you would ever need to have that done. Once your implants have been placed in your jawbone, they completely bond with it and can last for decades, if not the rest of your life. Your replacement teeth that are anchored to your implants have an average life span of five to 10 years.
The cost of dental implants varies, depending mainly on how many implants you receive. In some cases, you may also need another procedure, like a tooth extraction or bone grafts, to prepare for implants. We’ll discuss the cost with you during the planning stage of your implant procedure so you know exactly what to expect. In addition, financing through CareCredit can make your care manageable.