Missing a tooth? You have three real options: a dental implant, a bridge, or a removable partial. At Sky Valley Dental in Monroe, Dr. Yunki Cho does all three in one office at 1221 W Main St, including placing the implant himself. Your first visit tells you which ones fit your mouth and what each costs.
Why not just leave the gap?
Teeth next to a gap tend to drift into it, which can throw off your bite. The jawbone where the tooth was also shrinks over time. Only an implant replaces the root, so it's the only option that keeps stimulating that bone.
Option 1: Dental implant
A titanium root goes into the bone and a crown goes on top. It stands alone, so nothing is done to the neighboring teeth. Dr. Cho is a Fellow and Diplomate of the ICOI and trained at the Misch Implant Institute. We plan with our own CBCT 3D scanner, place the implant here, and restore it here, often with a same-day CEREC crown. Healing usually takes a few months. More: Dental implants in Monroe
Option 2: Bridge
A false tooth is held by crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap. It's fixed in place and usually takes less time than an implant, but the neighboring teeth have to be shaped for crowns. More: Crowns and bridges
Option 3: Removable partial
A partial clips onto your remaining teeth and comes out to clean. It's the simplest to make and works when several teeth are missing, but it can feel bulkier.
Missing most or all of your teeth?
Implant-supported dentures snap onto, or are fixed to, 4 to 6 implants per arch. See implant-supported dentures.
When an implant isn't the right call
Heavy smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, or not enough bone even with a graft can rule an implant out. We'll tell you up front and talk through a bridge or a partial instead.
What it costs
Every case is different, so you get a written cost at your consult before you commit. We're in network with Delta Dental, Delta Dental Premier, Regence, Aetna, Cigna, Principal, and MetLife, and we check your coverage first. No insurance? Start with our $99 new-patient exam and x-rays, which is also the first month of our membership plan.
Book a tooth-replacement consult
Call (360) 794-5788, Monday through Thursday. Clinic hours are Mon–Wed 8–5 and Thu 7–2; Friday is an admin day.
Frequently asked questions
What are my options for a missing tooth in Monroe, WA?
The three main options are a dental implant, a bridge, or a removable partial. Sky Valley Dental in Monroe offers all three in one office, and Dr. Yunki Cho places and restores implants in-house.
Is an implant or a bridge better for one missing tooth?
An implant replaces the root and doesn't touch the neighboring teeth. A bridge is usually faster but requires crowns on the teeth beside the gap. Which fits depends on your bone, your bite, and your health; your consult with Dr. Cho will tell you.
Do I have to see a separate surgeon for an implant at Sky Valley Dental?
No. Dr. Cho plans the implant on the office's CBCT 3D scanner, places it, and restores it at 1221 W Main St, Monroe.
How much does it cost to replace a missing tooth?
It depends on the option and your insurance, so you get a written cost at your consult. Sky Valley Dental is in network with Delta Dental, Delta Dental Premier, Regence, Aetna, Cigna, Principal, and MetLife. Uninsured patients can start with the $99 new-patient exam and x-rays, which begins the membership plan.
