Dental Implants

Reclaim Your Smile Again

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Dr. Herbert talking with a patient while a team member holds a digital scanner.
Dr. Herbert and a team member using a digital scanner during a patient visit.

Secure, Natural-Looking Tooth Replacement

You have likely spent enough time carefully navigating around that missing tooth, choosing what to eat based on comfort rather than preference, or perhaps keeping your smile tight-lipped in photos. It is time to stop managing the absence of a tooth and start living with the confidence of a complete, natural-looking smile. Dental implants are not just a mechanical fix; they are the closest we can get to restoring the tooth you were meant to have, providing the freedom to eat, speak, and laugh without a second thought.

Your First Visit

A Partnership for Your Long-Term Wellness

A missing tooth creates a ripple effect throughout your entire oral system. We approach dental implants through the lens of long-term stewardship, focusing on the following benefits:

Preserve Your Jawbone Health: Unlike a bridge or denture, an implant acts as an artificial root, providing the necessary mechanical stimulation to keep your jawbone dense and healthy.
Protect Your Natural Teeth: We do not need to alter or "prep" your neighboring healthy teeth to support an implant. Your natural enamel remains untouched and preserved.
Restore Full Function: You regain the ability to bite, chew, and speak with the same force and confidence you had with your natural teeth.
Invest in a Permanent Solution: Implants are designed for longevity. By choosing a solution that integrates with your own biology, you are investing in a restoration that can serve you for decades.
Maintain Facial Structure: By preventing the bone retraction that follows tooth loss, implants help maintain the natural contours of your face, preventing the "sunken" look that can sometimes occur over time.

The Process: Predictable and Personal

We remove the mystery and anxiety from major dental work by focusing on clarity, predictability, and comfort at every turn. Combining the steady hand of an expert planner with a deeply transparent approach, we ensure you feel entirely informed from start to finish.

01

Diagnostic Mapping

We begin by utilizing high-resolution iTero digital scanning to create a 3D map of your mouth. We sit down and review these scans with you together, ensuring you fully understand the "why" and the anatomy behind your personalized treatment plan before moving forward.

02

Expert Specialist Placement

To guarantee the highest standard of surgical precision, we coordinate your implant post placement with a highly trusted local specialist. We remain your primary point of contact and care advocate, ensuring the surgical placement aligns perfectly with your ultimate aesthetic goals.

03

The Healing Partnership

Over the following months, the biocompatible implant post naturally bonds and integrates with your natural bone structure. This biological connection forms the permanent, rock-solid foundation. We monitor your progress closely during this phase so you always know your healing is right on track.

04

Custom Design & Restoration

Once the foundation is secure, Dr. Herbert crafts and places your final custom crown. We meticulously shape, color, and polish the restoration to match the translucency, light-reflecting properties, and unique character of your surrounding teeth. When you look in the mirror, you simply see your smile again.

Dental team member showing a tooth model to a patient during a consultation.

Our Commitment to Your Care

Dr. Jennifer Herbert acts as the steward of your dental health. She rejects the high-volume, corporate model of dentistry that views a patient as a transaction. Instead, she offers an unhurried, evidence-based approach. She is not here to sell you a procedure; she is here to help you regain the functional health that allows you to enjoy life to its fullest. When you work with our practice, you are working with a team that views your restoration as a lifelong investment in your well-being.

Dr. Jennifer Herbert in a mask and gloves preparing to examine a patient.

A Place You Will Always Feel Welcomed

Take the Next Step Today
You do not have to compromise on your quality of life or settle for a tight-lipped smile. If you are looking for a reliable, permanent way to reclaim your function and confidence, we are here to help.

Contact our Minneapolis office at 612-662-1200 today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a healthy, complete smile.

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Smiling dental implants patient at the practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the implant process hurt?

We prioritize your comfort by using precise, minimally invasive techniques. Most patients find that they feel remarkably little discomfort, often needing only over-the-counter care during the short recovery period. We are always available to discuss any anxieties you have about the process.

Why choose an implant over a traditional bridge?

A bridge requires us to alter the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. An implant is an independent restoration that preserves your natural tooth structure. It acts like a new root, which is significantly better for your long-term jawbone health.

Will people be able to tell I have an implant?

The goal of our restorations is total invisibility. Because we match the material's translucency and shape to your surrounding teeth, your implant will be virtually indistinguishable from your natural smile.

Am I a candidate if I have been missing a tooth for a while?

In many cases, yes. While some patients may require a brief bone-grafting procedure to ensure the implant has a stable foundation, our digital imaging will tell us exactly what is possible. The first step is a consultation to assess your specific anatomy.