Key Takeaways
The dental implant cost in Suwanee, GA for one tooth starts with two main parts: the implant post and the crown. CareCredit's 2024 cost survey puts the Georgia averages at $1,962 for the post and $1,205 for a porcelain crown, or about $3,167 together. An extraction, bone graft, or abutment adds to that total when your case needs one.
- Only an exam with X-rays gives you your own number, because your bone, gums, and bite change the price.
- Nationally, the post and crown range from about $2,561 to $7,411, based on CareCredit's published low and high figures.
- Original Medicare does not cover implants. PPO and Medicare Advantage coverage varies by plan, and annual maximums often fall between $1,000 and $2,000.
- Third-party financing can turn the total into monthly payments, with approval and rates set by the lender.
If you are missing a tooth, the dental implant cost in Suwanee, GA is probably your first question. Most dental offices around Suwanee answer it with "it depends," which is true but leaves you with nothing to budget around. Below, that cost is broken into its real parts: the exam, an extraction if you still have the tooth, a bone graft if you need one, the implant post, the abutment, and the crown. You will see what each part averages in Georgia, what insurance usually pays, and what monthly payments can look like.
This guide comes from B-You! Dentistry in Suwanee, GA, where Tan Bui, DMD, reviews every X-ray with you before you decide on any treatment. Every price below is tied to a named, linked source, and none of them is a quote for your mouth. The only way to get your own number is an exam with imaging.
How Much Does a Dental Implant Cost in Suwanee, GA?
CareCredit's 2024 cost survey puts Georgia's average at $1,962 for the implant post and $1,205 for a porcelain crown. Together, those two parts come to about $3,167 before the abutment, extraction, or grafting.
No public survey breaks out prices for Suwanee, Gwinnett County, or Forsyth County, so state averages are the closest published numbers. CareCredit's single tooth implant guide lists a national average of $2,143 for a full-size implant, with a range of $1,646 to $4,157. CareCredit notes that this figure covers placing the artificial root only and does not include the crown, an extraction, or office fees.
The crown is priced separately. CareCredit's crown cost guide puts the national average for a porcelain crown at $1,399, with a range of $915 to $3,254, and the Georgia average at $1,205. Adding the low and high figures for the post and crown gives a national range of about $2,561 to $7,411 for those two parts alone.
Prices in North Metro Atlanta can sit above or below the state average, and the abutment, extraction, and graft fees are extra. A quote that looks low may cover only one part of the treatment. At B-You! Dentistry, Dr. Bui gives every implant patient a written plan before treatment starts, showing each step, what insurance is expected to pay, and what you will owe.
What Parts Make Up the Cost of a Single Dental Implant?
A single implant bill has up to six parts: the exam and imaging, an extraction, a bone graft, the implant post, the abutment, and the crown. You pay for an extraction or graft only if your case needs one.
| Cost part | What it covers | National average (range) | Georgia average | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam and imaging | Exam, X-rays, and a treatment plan | Varies by office | Varies by office | Ask for it on your estimate |
| Simple extraction | Removing a tooth that is visible above the gum | $177 ($137 to $335) | $162 | CareCredit |
| Surgical extraction | Removing a broken or hard-to-reach tooth | $363 ($281 to $702) | Not published | CareCredit |
| Bone graft (donor bone) | Rebuilding bone so the implant has support | $652 to $1,575 per graft | Not published | CareCredit |
| Implant post | The titanium root placed in the jaw | $2,143 ($1,646 to $4,157) | $1,962 | CareCredit |
| Abutment | The connector between post and crown | Not published | Not published | Ask for it as its own line |
| Porcelain crown | The visible tooth | $1,399 ($915 to $3,254) | $1,205 | CareCredit |
CareCredit's crown figures are for crowns in general, and an implant crown can be priced differently. Read the table as a guide to which parts appear on a bill, then compare it with your written estimate.
The exam and imaging
Every implant plan starts with an exam, digital X-rays, and photos of the area. At B-You! Dentistry, new patients without insurance can book a $99 focused exam or implant consult, which covers the planning visit for one tooth. Dr. Bui shows you the images on screen and explains what he sees before any price is discussed.
The extraction
If the tooth is still in your mouth, it has to be removed before the implant is placed. A simple extraction costs far less than a surgical one, according to CareCredit's extraction guide. A tooth that has broken at the gum line usually needs the surgical approach.
The bone graft
A bone graft (also called bone grafting or ridge preservation) rebuilds the jawbone so an implant has something solid to hold onto. CareCredit's bone graft guide lists donor bone grafts at $652 to $1,575 per graft, animal-source grafts at $549 to $1,386, and grafts using your own bone at $2,161 to $5,148. Dr. Bui has placed more than 750 bone grafts, including socket preservation grafts placed at the time of an extraction, so he can tell you at the exam whether your site needs one.
The implant post, abutment, and crown
The implant post (also called an endosseous implant) is the titanium screw that replaces the tooth root. The abutment attaches to the post and holds the crown, which is the part you see and chew with. No national survey we reviewed publishes a separate abutment average, so ask your dentist to list it on its own line.
What Makes a Dental Implant Cost More or Less?
Extra procedures move the price the most. An extraction, bone graft, sinus lift, or gum disease treatment adds cost, while a healthy site with enough bone keeps the bill close to the post-plus-crown total.
CareCredit's implant guide names four factors that shape the price of an implant: the dentist's experience, the crown material, the implant material (titanium or ceramic), and whether extra procedures are needed. In everyday terms, these are the questions that decide where your number lands.
Is the tooth still there? An extraction adds a fee, and a surgical extraction costs about twice as much as a simple one on average, according to CareCredit.
How much bone is left? Bone shrinks after a tooth is lost. A patient who has been missing a tooth for years is more likely to need a graft than a patient whose tooth comes out the same month the implant is planned.
Is the gap in the upper back jaw? Upper molars sit close to the sinus. When there is not enough bone height there, a sinus lift (also called sinus augmentation) adds bone under the sinus floor before the implant goes in. Dr. Bui performs sinus lifts at B-You! Dentistry when a case calls for one.
Are your gums healthy? CareCredit lists healthy gums as one of the conditions for a good implant candidate. The most common misconception Dr. Bui hears is that bleeding gums are normal. Bleeding is usually the first sign of gum disease, and it needs treatment before an implant, which adds visits and costs.
What is the crown made of? CareCredit's crown guide lists porcelain crowns at a higher national average than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns: $1,399 compared with $1,114.
How many teeth are you replacing? Two or more missing teeth in a row may be replaced with an implant-supported bridge instead of separate implants. CareCredit's bridge guide puts the national average for an implant-supported bridge at $5,195.
Many patients who come in with a cracked molar ask whether waiting will save money. Usually, it does the opposite. A tooth replaced soon after it is lost tends to have more bone to work with, which can keep a graft smaller or unnecessary. Dr. Bui explains what needs care now and what can safely wait, so you can plan the spending around your budget.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants in Georgia?
Sometimes, and usually only in part. CareCredit reports that some dental plans cover implants and that annual maximums often range from $1,000 to $2,000. Medicare.gov states that Original Medicare does not cover implants in most cases.
PPO dental plans
PPO dental coverage for implants depends on your specific plan. CareCredit's implant guide notes that some plans cover an implant at least in part, that most have annual maximums, and that waiting periods may apply. Because the annual maximum caps what the plan pays in a year, a plan that covers implants may still leave you with most of the bill.
Plans also treat the parts of an implant differently. CareCredit's extraction guide states that most dental plans cover extractions, especially when medically necessary. CareCredit's bone graft guide says plans are more likely to cover a graft performed for medical reasons than one performed for appearance. When you call your plan, ask four questions:
- Does my plan cover the implant post, the abutment, and the crown, and are they covered at different rates?
- Is there a missing tooth clause or a waiting period?
- How much of my annual maximum is left this year?
- Is the extraction or bone graft covered on its own?
B-You! Dentistry is in network with more than 20 PPO dental plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna PPO, MetLife, Aetna, Guardian, Anthem, and United Healthcare. The team verifies your benefits before your visit. See the full list on the insurance and financing page.
One timing note: an implant is done in stages over several months, and CareCredit says the full process can take about eight months. If your plan year resets in January, the surgery and the crown may fall in different benefit years. Ask your dentist whether splitting the stages across two plan years makes sense for your coverage.
Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Medicare.gov states that, in most cases, Original Medicare does not cover dental services such as cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, or implants. You pay all costs for services Medicare does not cover. Narrow exceptions apply when dental care is tied to certain covered medical treatments, such as care before an organ transplant.
Medicare Advantage plans differ because many include dental benefits in addition to Original Medicare. Coverage for implants varies from plan to plan. B-You! Dentistry accepts select Medicare plans from Aetna, United Healthcare PPO, United Concordia, and Humana. If you live in one of the retirement or golf communities near Laurel Springs Parkway, bring your Medicare Advantage card to your first visit and the team will check what your plan pays before any treatment is scheduled.
Why Do Searches Show $500 Dental Implants in Georgia?
Many "dental implants Georgia" results are ads for clinics in Georgia, not the U.S. state. Their prices do not reflect the rates charged by Georgia, USA, offices, and they exclude travel and follow-up care.
Search engines often mix the two Georgias, so a Suwanee patient searching for prices can end up on a dental tourism page for a clinic overseas. Those advertised prices have nothing to do with care in Gwinnett or Forsyth County. If a result does not list a U.S. address and a Georgia dental license, it is probably not describing local care.
A very low "starting at" price from a U.S. office deserves a second look too. As the cost table above shows, the implant post, abutment, and crown are separate parts, and a starting price may cover only one of them. Ask for a written estimate that lists every part before you compare offices.
Traveling abroad for an implant carries its own costs. An implant is placed in stages over several months, and CareCredit notes that healing alone can take two to six months, so one trip rarely covers the whole treatment. The British Dental Association surveyed more than 1,000 UK dentists: 95% had examined patients treated abroad, and 86% of those had treated cases with complications. Implants were the second most common treatment needing follow-up work, after crowns. The survey is from the UK, but the lesson carries over: a cheap implant is not cheap if you pay to repair it at home.
Is a Dental Implant Cheaper Than a Bridge in Georgia?
For one missing tooth, the implant's core parts often cost less up front. CareCredit's Georgia averages put a traditional bridge at $4,656, compared with about $3,167 for an implant post and porcelain crown before the abutment and other fees.
| Option | Georgia average | National average (range) | How long it lasts | What is involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single implant (post and porcelain crown) | About $3,167, plus abutment and any extraction or graft | Post $2,143 ($1,646 to $4,157); crown $1,399 ($915 to $3,254) | Could last decades with proper care | Surgery, a healing period, then the crown |
| Traditional bridge | $4,656 | $5,197 ($4,100 to $9,650) | Typically 5 to 10 years | Neighboring teeth are filed down and crowned to hold the new tooth |
Sources: CareCredit single tooth implant guide, CareCredit crown guide, CareCredit bridge guide.
The implant row leaves out the abutment, so the real gap between the two options is smaller than the table suggests. The bigger difference is over time. CareCredit's bridge guide says bridges typically last 5 to 10 years, partly because a tooth-supported bridge does not stimulate the bone underneath. A bridge that needs replacing once or twice can end up costing more than one implant.
A bridge can still be the right call. If the teeth on both sides of the gap already need crowns, a bridge treats all three teeth at once. A removable partial denture is another option, and CareCredit describes partials as more economical than bridges, though they can slip when you chew or speak. Dr. Bui walks through every option at the exam, including the ones that cost less, so you can compare them side by side. If you want to know whether your jaw and gums are ready for an implant, read Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
What Do Monthly Payments Look Like for a Dental Implant?
On a $3,167 balance, example payments run about $132 to $264 a month, depending on the plan. These examples use terms the lenders publish. They are not quotes, and Cherry or CareCredit decides your approval and rate.
The $3,167 figure is CareCredit's Georgia average for an implant post plus a porcelain crown, used here only to show how the math works. Your own balance will depend on your treatment plan and what insurance pays.
| Payment option | Published terms | Monthly payment on $3,167 |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry, 0% APR over 24 months (for applicants who qualify) | APRs from 0% to 35.99%, terms of 1 to 60 months | About $132 |
| CareCredit, 24-month reduced APR plan at 17.90% | Fixed payment of 4.9876% of the purchase amount each month | About $158 |
| CareCredit, "no interest if paid in full" in 12 months | Interest charged from the purchase date if not paid in full by month 12 | About $264 to pay it off in time |
How Cherry works
Cherry is a payment plan tied to one treatment, with fixed monthly payments. Cherry says its application uses a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score, and that it does not charge deferred interest. Its published APRs range from 0% to 35.99%, so the rate you get depends on your credit profile.
How CareCredit works
CareCredit is a health care credit card. CareCredit's financing guide describes two kinds of promotions. Deferred interest plans charge no interest if you pay the full balance within 6, 12, 18, or 24 months, but interest is charged back to the purchase date if you do not. Reduced APR plans spread the balance over 24 to 60 months at a fixed rate. CareCredit also notes that not every provider offers every promotion, so ask which ones apply.
If you choose a deferred interest plan, divide the balance by the number of months and pay at least that amount every month. The required minimum payment may not clear the balance in time.
How Can You Get an Exact Price for Your Implant?
Book an exam with X-rays. Your exact price depends on your bone, gums, and bite, which only an exam and imaging can show. At B-You! Dentistry, new patients without insurance can start with a $99 implant consult.
The $99 focused exam or implant consult covers one problem tooth or an implant consultation for new patients without dental insurance, and it cannot be combined with insurance. Patients with insurance can book a regular visit, and the team checks their benefits first. Either way, you leave with a written plan that lists each step, what insurance is expected to cover, and what you will owe.
"Cost is the first thing most implant patients ask me about, and they deserve a straight answer," said Tan Bui, DMD at B-You! Dentistry in Suwanee, GA. "I show you your X-rays, explain every step and what it costs, and tell you what can safely wait. Nobody should hear about a fee for the first time at checkout."
For a single dental implant in Suwanee, GA, B-You! Dentistry plans, places, and restores the implant in one office with Dr. Bui, who has surgically placed more than 700 dental implants, including 366 at B-You! Dentistry since 2023. Patients can schedule at (470) 866-5801 or learn more on the dental implants page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implant Cost in Suwanee, GA
How much is one dental implant in Georgia?
CareCredit's 2024 cost survey puts the Georgia average at $1,962 for the implant post and $1,205 for a porcelain crown. Together, that is about $3,167. The abutment, any extraction, and any bone graft are extra, so your total can be higher.
Does dental insurance pay for dental implants?
Some dental plans pay part of the cost of an implant, and many exclude it. CareCredit reports that most plans have annual maximums, often between $1,000 and $2,000, which caps what the plan pays in a year. Call your plan and ask how it covers the post, abutment, and crown.
Does Medicare cover dental implants?
Original Medicare does not cover dental implants in most cases, according to Medicare.gov. Some Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits, and coverage for implants varies by plan. B-You! Dentistry accepts select Medicare plans from Aetna, United Healthcare PPO, United Concordia, and Humana.
How much does a bone graft add to the cost of an implant?
CareCredit lists national averages of $652 to $1,575 per graft for donor bone and $549 to $1,386 for animal-source bone. Grafts using your own bone cost more, at $2,161 to $5,148. Not every implant needs a graft, and the exam shows whether yours does.
Why are dental implants so expensive?
A dental implant combines several procedures: surgery to place the post, months of healing, and a custom crown made by a lab. CareCredit lists the dentist's experience, the crown material, the implant material, and extra procedures such as grafts as the main factors in price.
Can I make monthly payments on a dental implant?
Yes, B-You! Dentistry offers third-party financing through Cherry and CareCredit. Cherry publishes terms of 1 to 60 months with APRs from 0% to 35.99%. CareCredit offers deferred interest and reduced APR plans, and approval for both depends on your credit.
Are $500 dental implants in Georgia real?
Most $500 implant results describe clinics in the country of Georgia, not the U.S. state. A low "starting at" price from a U.S. office may cover only the implant post, without the abutment or crown. Ask for a written estimate that lists every part.
How long does it take to get a dental implant?
CareCredit says the full process for a single tooth implant can take about eight months. Most of that time is healing, since the jawbone needs two to six months to bond with the implant before the final crown goes on.
Find Out What Your Implant Will Cost
If you are missing a tooth in Suwanee, Duluth, Buford, Sugar Hill, or Johns Creek, call B-You! Dentistry at (470) 866-5801 to book an implant consult with Dr. Bui. New patients without insurance can start with the $99 focused exam or implant consult, and the team checks benefits for more than 20 PPO plans and select Medicare plans before your visit. Care is available in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.