A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with three parts: a titanium post in the jawbone, an abutment that connects to it and a crown on top. At DC Dental Spa in Foggy Bottom, Dr. Rex Hoang plans implants on a 3D scan taken in our office, places the post and fits the crown here too. New patients pay $4,399 per tooth for all three parts.
Key Highlights
- $4,399 per tooth covers the implant, the abutment and the crown for new patients. In DC, the implant post alone averages $2,518 without the crown.
- In a review of 18 long-term studies, 96.4% of implants were still in place after 10 years.
- Dr. Hoang plans implants on a 3D cone beam scan taken in our office.
- Extractions, implant placement and the crown all happen in this office. Fewer than 2% of our patients are referred to another office for any treatment.
- The bone needs three to nine months to fuse with the post, and then the abutment and crown go on.
- Smoking about doubles the chance of an implant failing.
What This Treatment Offers
- The teeth on either side of the gap stay untouched, because the implant stands on its own.
- The post sits in the jawbone where the root used to be.
- There's nothing to take out at night, and you brush and floss it like your other teeth.
- Dr. Hoang places the implant and fits the crown in one office, for one price of $4,399.
Implant, bridge or partial denture: how they compare
A missing tooth can be replaced three ways. An implant replaces the root and the tooth. A bridge hangs a false tooth from crowns on the teeth next to the gap, and a partial denture is a removable plate that clips onto your teeth.
| Compare | Dental implant | Bridge | Partial denture |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it stays in | A post in the jawbone holds the crown | Crowns on the teeth on each side hold the false tooth | Clasps hook onto your natural teeth |
| The teeth next to the gap | Left alone | Filed down for crowns | Carry the clasps |
| What sits in the bone | A titanium post where the root was | Nothing | Nothing |
| Still in service at 10 years | 89.4% of implant crowns | 89.2% of bridges | Dentures last seven to 10 years on average |
| What usually goes wrong | A loose screw or a chipped crown, or gum infection around the implant | Decay or nerve problems in the teeth holding it | The fit loosens as the gums and bone change |
| Time to finish | Three to nine months of healing, then the abutment and crown, and longer with a bone graft | Usually two visits a few weeks apart | Usually a few weeks |
| Comes out? | No | No | Yes, to clean and to sleep |
| Often the best fit when | The bone is healthy and one or a few teeth are missing | The teeth next to the gap already need crowns | Several teeth are missing, or the lowest upfront cost matters most |
Implant crowns and bridges last about as long as each other. The real difference is the teeth beside the gap, which a bridge depends on and an implant leaves alone.
Dr. Hoang prices each option at your consultation, and you choose. For the full list, including implant bridges and implant dentures, see your dental implant options.
Book a free implant consultationHow much does a dental implant cost in DC?
The implant post alone averages $2,518 in DC, according to a 2024 cost study that leaves out the crown. In ZIP 20037, 80% of out-of-network charges for placing the post come in at $3,147 or less. Neither number includes the crown. At DC Dental Spa, new patients pay $4,399 for the post, the abutment and the crown.
| What you pay for | DC or US figure | What it leaves out |
|---|---|---|
| Implant post, DC average | $2,518 | The crown, extractions and office fees |
| Implant post, ZIP 20037 (80% of out-of-network charges at or below) | $3,147 | The abutment and the crown |
| Crown only, US range by material | $488 to $3,254 | The post and the abutment |
| DC Dental Spa new-patient price | $4,399 | Removing the tooth, a bone graft or sedation, when you need them |
What the $4,399 includes: placing the implant, the abutment and the implant crown, for one tooth.
Priced separately when you need them: removing the tooth, a bone graft or sinus lift, and sedation. Dr. Hoang prices each of these at your consultation, so you see the total for your mouth at the start.
Two or three missing teeth: two implants at the new-patient price come to $8,798. When three teeth in a row are missing, two implants holding a three-tooth bridge may cost less than three single implants, and Dr. Hoang prices both ways so you can compare.
The $4,399 price is for new patients for a limited time, and it can't be combined with insurance or other offers.
See all current specialsHow Dr. Hoang decides what to recommend
Dr. Hoang works through the same order for every patient. Health comes first, so we treat any infection or gum disease at the start. Chewing comes second, and looks come third.
You make the final choice. Dr. Hoang lays out every option that fits your mouth, including an implant, a bridge and a partial, with the price of each, because patients "know themselves best."
For several missing teeth or a whole arch, see full mouth dental implants.
Who is a good candidate for a dental implant?
A good candidate has a fully grown jaw, healthy gums and enough bone to hold the post, or bone that a graft can rebuild. There's no upper age limit.
- Age: 18 or older, once the jaw has stopped growing, with no upper age limit.
- Bone: after an extraction, the ridge of bone can lose about half its width within a year. The 3D scan shows how much is left, and when it's too thin, a bone graft or sinus lift can rebuild it, which adds healing time.
- Gums: active gum disease needs treatment first, because the same infection can attack the bone around an implant.
- Diabetes: diabetes on its own didn't raise the failure rate in a 2013 review, but unmanaged diabetes can make it harder for the implant to anchor.
- Smoking: in a 2015 review of more than 80,000 implants, implants in smokers were about twice as likely to fail, and the risk climbs with the number of cigarettes a day.
- Radiation to the jaw: past radiation for head and neck cancer raises the risk of implant failure, so tell Dr. Hoang about it at the consultation.
Want a quick check? Read are dental implants right for you.
The dental implant process at DC Dental Spa
- Free consultation. Dr. Hoang examines the gap, takes x-rays and, when your plan calls for one, a 3D cone beam scan in our office. You leave with each option and its price. See what to expect at your consultation.
- Extraction or bone graft, if you need one. If the tooth is still there, Dr. Hoang removes it in the office. When the bone is too thin, a graft rebuilds it, and the site heals for a few months.
- Implant placement. Dr. Hoang numbs the area and sets the post in the bone. Twilight sedation is available if you're nervous, so you stay relaxed and drowsy while breathing on your own. The first round of healing takes about a week.
- Healing. Over three to nine months, the bone fuses to the post. If the gap shows when you smile, we talk through a temporary tooth for those months.
- Abutment and crown. Dr. Hoang attaches the abutment and fits a crown shaded to match the teeth beside it.
- Checkups. Regular cleanings and x-rays keep an eye on the gum and bone around the implant.
Questions to ask any implant dentist in DC
| Question | DC Dental Spa |
|---|---|
| Does the price include the abutment and the crown? | Yes. $4,399 covers the implant, the abutment and the crown for new patients |
| Who places the implant, and who fits the crown? | Dr. Hoang does both, in the same office |
| Do you take a 3D scan to plan it? | Yes, with the cone beam scanner in our office |
| What's priced separately? | Removing the tooth, a bone graft or sinus lift, and sedation, all priced at the consultation |
| Will I see the price of every option? | Yes, including a bridge or a partial when they fit |
| Is sedation available? | Twilight sedation |
| Where do I park? | Free patient parking in the lot behind the building. The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro is about a 6-minute walk |
Why implants fail, and how we lower the risk
An implant can fail early, when the bone doesn't fuse with the post, or years later, when infection eats away the bone around it.
Early failure happens in the first months. Smoking, an infection at the site and too much pressure on a healing implant raise the risk.
Late failure usually comes from peri-implantitis, a gum infection around the implant that destroys bone. About 1 in 5 people with implants have peri-implantitis, according to a 2025 review by the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration. A history of gum disease and smoking both raise the odds.
Dr. Hoang plans around both risks in four ways:
- Treats gum disease first, so the implant goes into healthy tissue
- Plans the depth and angle of the post on the 3D scan, around the nerves, the sinus and the teeth beside it
- Reviews your health history, including smoking and diabetes, at the consultation
- Checks the implant at your cleanings, where early gum inflammation around it can still be reversed
Your implant dentist: Dr. Rex Hoang, DMD
Dr. Rex Hoang, DMD is a general dentist who has treated patients in Washington, DC since 1990. A University of Pennsylvania dental graduate with fellowship training in implant and laser dentistry, Dr. Hoang completes 70 to 80 hours of continuing education a year, including a weekend implant course in May 2026.
On volunteer trips to the Dominican Republic, Dr. Hoang has placed implants and done sinus lifts and bone grafts. At home in Foggy Bottom, extractions, implants and crowns all happen in one office, and fewer than 2% of our patients are referred elsewhere.
Dr. Hoang speaks English and Vietnamese, and team members speak Spanish and other languages.
What patients say
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Paying for your dental implant
With the new-patient price: $4,399 per tooth for the implant, abutment and crown. It can't be combined with insurance or other offers.
With insurance: DC Dental Spa is out-of-network with all dental plans. You pay at the visit at our regular fees, and we file the claim so your plan can reimburse its out-of-network share. If you have coverage, ask us to price the new-patient offer and the insurance route side by side.
Ways to spread the cost:
- Cash, major credit cards, CareCredit and Sunbit
- Financing through CareCredit or Sunbit for larger treatment
- A 10% discount at regular fees for students and seniors, which can't be combined with the implant offer
Dental implant FAQ
How much is a dental implant in DC?+
In DC, the implant post alone averages $2,518 without the crown. In ZIP 20037, 80% of out-of-network charges for placing the post come in at $3,147 or less, and that figure leaves out the abutment and the crown. At DC Dental Spa, new patients pay $4,399 for the post, the abutment and the crown together.
Can you get a dental implant for under $5,000?+
Yes. At DC Dental Spa, new patients pay $4,399 for one implant with the abutment and the crown. An extraction, a bone graft or sedation adds to that, and Dr. Hoang prices those at the free consultation.
How much are 2 dental implants without insurance?+
Two implants at the new-patient price come to $8,798, with the abutments and crowns included. When three teeth in a row are missing, two implants holding a three-tooth bridge may cost less than three single implants, and Dr. Hoang prices both.
How long do dental implants last?+
With good care, the post can last a lifetime. In a review of 18 long-term studies, 96.4% of implants were still in place after 10 years, and a more cautious estimate that counts patients who stopped coming back put it at 93.2%. The crown on top can wear or chip and may need replacing at some point.
What disqualifies you from getting dental implants?+
Active gum disease, unmanaged diabetes, thin bone and a jaw that's still growing usually delay implants until they're treated or the jaw finishes growing. Heavy smoking and past radiation to the jaw raise the risk of failure, so Dr. Hoang weighs those with you and prices other options alongside.
What is the most common cause of dental implant failure?+
Years after placement, the most common cause is peri-implantitis, a gum infection that destroys the bone around the implant. In the first months, the post can fail to fuse with the bone, and smoking raises that risk. Regular cleanings catch inflammation early.
What are the downsides of dental implants?+
An implant costs more upfront than a partial denture, needs minor surgery and takes three to nine months of healing, followed by the crown visit. Some patients also need a bone graft first. The gum around the implant needs the same daily care as your natural teeth to prevent infection.
What is the 3/2 rule for dental implants?+
The 3/2 rule is a placement guideline. The published 3A-2B rule sets the top of the implant about 3 mm below the planned edge of the crown and keeps at least 2 mm of bone on the cheek side. Spacing matters too, since implants placed 3 mm or less apart lost more bone between them in one study. Dr. Hoang plans spacing and depth on your 3D scan.
Does getting a dental implant hurt?+
Dr. Hoang numbs the area first, and what you feel during placement is pressure. Twilight sedation is available. Some soreness and swelling afterward are normal, and over-the-counter pain relievers can help. You should feel like yourself within a week or so.
Is there an age limit for dental implants?+
There's no upper age limit. Implants need a jaw that has finished growing, so 18 is the usual minimum. For older patients, Dr. Hoang weighs general health and how much treatment time makes sense, and prices a simpler option alongside.
Does insurance cover dental implants?+
Many dental plans pay part of an implant, and some exclude it. DC Dental Spa is out-of-network and files the claim for you. The $4,399 new-patient price can't be combined with insurance, so ask us to compare both routes at your consultation.
How do I get implants if I can't afford them?+
Start with the free consultation to see the full price. From there, CareCredit and Sunbit financing can spread the cost, you can replace one tooth now and another later, and a partial denture or bridge can fill the gap for less upfront.
Find us in Foggy Bottom
DC Dental Spa
730 24th St NW, Suite 9, Washington, DC 20037
- Phone: (202) 333-9282 for new patients and the office. Current patients can also text this number.
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Wednesday by appointment.
- Parking: free for patients in the lot behind the building (parking and directions)
- Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue, Orange and Silver lines), about a 6-minute walk
- Nearby: the George Washington University campus, the West End, Georgetown and the State Department