Tacoma Dental Implants
Replace the tooth, keep the dentist you trust
At Dentistry NW in Tacoma, Dr. Karl Smith, DDS, places and restores dental implants to replace missing teeth, from root to crown, in one office. With 20+ years of experience, he serves patients in Tacoma, Fircrest, and University Place. Open weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
See the plan
before you say yes
A dental implant is a big decision. Your free consultation at Dentistry NW starts with photos, x-rays, and study models, so you can see what Dr. Smith sees. He'll explain your options, what needs attention, and what can wait. No pressure to commit.
One dentist, start to finish: Dr. Smith places your implant and restores your crown in the same Tacoma office.
20+ years of experience: Dr. Smith is a past President of the Pierce County Dental Society.
Hours that work for you: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Implant options at Dentistry NW
Dentistry NW offers three implant treatments, from a single tooth to a full arch, and bone grafting when the jaw needs it first. You can compare them with the rest of the practice's reconstructive dentistry on the services page.
How dental implants work, step by step
From your first consultation to your final tooth, Dr. Smith guides your dental implant treatment in Tacoma through four stages.
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Find out if implants are right for you
Your free consultation includes photos, digital x-rays, and study models. Dr. Smith checks whether you need any preparation, such as a bone graft.
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Know the plan and price
Get a clear breakdown of your treatment, timeline, and costs before committing. If specialists are needed, Dr. Smith coordinates your care.
- 3
Place the implant
Dr. Smith places the implant in your jaw, where it heals and bonds with the bone. Nitrous oxide is available for comfort.
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Complete your smile
Once healed, your implant receives a custom crown, bridge, or full arch. Dr. Smith handles your final restoration at Dentistry NW.
Meet the dentist behind your implant
Dr. Karl Smith, DDS, has led Dentistry NW since 2012, bringing 20+ years of experience and advanced training from Howard University and Lutheran Medical Center.
A past President of the Pierce County Dental Society and SeattleMet Top Dentist, Dr. Smith plans implant care using photos, study models, and specialist collaboration when needed.
What a dental implant costs at Dentistry NW
Your implant cost depends on how many teeth you replace, whether you need a bone graft first, and which restoration goes on top. Dr. Smith gives you a treatment plan with the cost at your free implant consultation, so you know the number before any treatment starts. Dentistry NW works on a fee-for-service model, so your plan holds only what your teeth need.
CareCredit and Cherry spread your cost over time. Details are on the financing section of the New Patients page.
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What Dentistry NW patients say
260+
5-star reviews
"Very kind and compassionate. They emphasize pain and anxiety management, take their time, and explain the plan, cost, and potential complications thoroughly."
"Dentistry NW is hands-down the best dental care I've had. They are professional, friendly, and make me feel like family."
"The entire experience was top notch and redefined what going to the dentist should feel like. I felt welcome, cared for, and much less nervous about my next visit."
Tacoma dental implants:
your questions answered
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a replacement tooth root placed in the jawbone, with a crown, bridge, or full arch attached on top. Because the implant replaces the root as well as the visible tooth, it looks, feels, and works like a natural tooth. Dentistry NW offers single-tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, All-on-X, and bone grafting.
How much do Tacoma dental implants cost?
Your cost depends on how many teeth you replace, whether you need a bone graft, and the restoration on top. Dr. Smith sets the number in your treatment plan at your free implant consultation. Dentistry NW is a fee-for-service practice, is in network with Delta Dental, and offers CareCredit and Cherry financing.
How long does a dental implant take from start to finish?
Dr. Smith sets your timeline at your consultation, because it depends on your case. After placement, the implant needs a healing period to bond with the bone before Dr. Smith attaches the final crown, and a bone graft adds its own healing phase before placement. Your consultation plan lists each stage in order.
Does getting a dental implant hurt?
Dentistry NW offers nitrous oxide for patients who feel anxious about dental work, and Dr. Smith walks you through each step at your consultation so you know what to expect. The team paces appointments around your comfort, and patients describe Dentistry NW as a practice that emphasizes pain and anxiety management.
Am I a candidate for a dental implant?
Dr. Smith decides that at your free implant consultation by reviewing your photos, study models, and digital x-rays. An implant needs enough bone to support it, and bone grafting at Dentistry NW can rebuild that volume when the jaw needs it first.
Does Dr. Smith place dental implants in the Tacoma office, or will I be referred out?
Dr. Smith places and restores dental implants in the Tacoma office, and he performs bone grafting, including socket preservation. For All-on-X and other cases that need an oral surgeon or a periodontist, he coordinates directly with Tacoma-area specialists and restores the final teeth at Dentistry NW.
What is All-on-X?
All-on-X is a full arch of teeth supported by a small number of strategically placed implants, so you replace every tooth in the upper or lower jaw without a removable denture. Dr. Smith collaborates with Tacoma-area oral surgeons on All-on-X cases and handles the restoration at Dentistry NW.
How is a dental implant different from a bridge or a denture?
A dental implant replaces the root of the tooth as well as the crown, so it stands on its own in the jawbone. A traditional bridge rests on the neighboring teeth, and a denture sits on the gums and comes out. Dr. Smith offers all three at Dentistry NW and tells you at your consultation which one fits your mouth and your budget.
What happens at a free implant consultation?
Dr. Smith takes photos and study models of your teeth and reviews your digital x-rays, then tells you whether an implant fits your case. You leave with a treatment plan that lists each step and the cost. There is no charge for the consultation.
Book your free dental
implant consultation
Meet Dr. Smith in Tacoma, explore your options, and get a personalized treatment plan with upfront pricing. No commitment required.
Our Tacoma
Dental Office
Looking for a trusted Tacoma dentist who's been part of the community for decades? Our office sits on South Mildred Street in West Tacoma, easily reached from University Place, Fircrest, and the North End. We're open early and stay here late, so appointments fit around work, school, and everything else a week throws at you.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
