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Best Dental Implant Dentists in Lenoir, NC (2026)

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    Best overall for dental implants: Bryson Ellen, ranked #1 of 27 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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27 Lenoir clinics list dental implants and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays. None list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 implants dentists in Lenoir at a glance

Top 10 implants dentists in Lenoir at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Bryson Ellen67
2Caldwell Medical Center67
3Dr. Kimberly Gragg67
4Dr. Lucinda O. Plant, DMD67
5DR. MARY HUFFMAN FAMILY DENTISTRY67
6Dr. Todd Kincer67
7Greer Crystal67
8Holcher F T DDS67
9Lenoir Dental Laboratory67
10lenoirdds.com67

The 27 best implants dentists in Lenoir, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  13. #13 Caldwell County Health Department

    2345 Morganton Blvd SW B, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Caldwell County Health DepartmentFull profile(828) 426-8400

  14. #14 Dr. David R. Hendrick, DDS

    1315 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. David R. Hendrick, DDSFull profile(828) 572-7530

  15. #15 Caldwell Pediatric Dentistry

    210 Willow St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Caldwell Pediatric DentistryFull profile(828) 572-7530

  16. #16 Lower Creek Family Dentistry

    1315 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lower Creek Family DentistryFull profile(828) 572-7190

  17. #17 Western Carolina Family Dentistry

    505 Realty St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Carolina Family DentistryFull profile(828) 754-2600

  18. #18 Foothills Dental - Lenoir, NC

    342 Harper Ave NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Foothills Dental - Lenoir, NCFull profile(828) 754-7251
    In their words

    Our mission is the same at all of our locations: to improve the health of our patients by providing them with the highest quality of dental care. We firmly believe that good oral health is essential for overall quality of life. We have designed our offices to be warm and welcoming. We are pleased to offer preventive, pediatric, and emergency dental services for you and your family. Dr. Mary Huffman is proud to provide her patients with modern, high-tech facilities so our…

    From Foothills Dental - Lenoir, NC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Desai Manisha P DDS

    310 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–2 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed 8 AM–2 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Desai Manisha P DDSFull profile(828) 754-7881

  22. #22 Stigall Oral Surgery & Implant Center

    342 B Harper Ave NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–3:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Stigall Oral Surgery & Implant CenterFull profile(828) 754-5808

  24. #24 Cornerstone Dentistry - Eric J. Grimes, DDS

    701 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645, United States

    34/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Cornerstone Dentistry - Eric J. Grimes, DDSFull profile(828) 754-3531
    In their words

    Cornerstone Dentistry provides comprehensive dental care for adults and families. We enjoy seeing patients for regular cleanings, whitening, and tooth-colored fillings. If you need a higher level of care, we provide services for implant placement and restoration, root canal treatment, extractions, bone grafting and socket preservation, partials, dentures, and gum treatments.

    From Cornerstone Dentistry - Eric J. Grimes, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Dr Wayne Hollar Family Dentistry

    614 Hospital Ave NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for dental implants in Lenoir on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr Wayne Hollar Family DentistryFull profile(828) 754-1600

All 27 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Shelton & Associates33
27Happy Valley Medical Center24Sat

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What are dental implants?

A dental implant is a small titanium or zirconia post placed in the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. After it fuses with the bone, a crown, bridge or denture is attached on top. Implants need enough healthy bone and gum to support them.

Dental implants: specialist or general dentist?

Implants are placed by oral surgeons, periodontists, and general dentists with extra implant training. Specialists are often recommended when bone grafting, sinus lifts, or full-arch cases like All-on-4 are involved. The crown is often made by a general dentist or prosthodontist.

None of Lenoir's 27 clinics offering dental implants list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. See oral surgeons in Lenoir

How much do dental implants cost in Lenoir?

Typical ranges in USD for Lenoir, NC. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental implants cost in Lenoir?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Single implant post and abutment$1,650–$3,850DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Single implant with crown$3,300–$6,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
Bone graft (if needed)$340–$3,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—
All-on-4 full arch, per arch$16,400–$32,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental implants cost guide for Lenoir

What to expect from dental implants

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental implants: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsTypically 3–6 visits over several months
Chair timeAbout 1–2 hours to place a single implant
RecoveryA few days of soreness; the implant usually needs 3–6 months to fuse before the final crown
When to see a specialistBone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing

How we ranked Lenoir implants dentists

We scored 27 Lenoir clinics offering dental implants on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lenoir data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental implants in Lenoir: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental implants dentist in Lenoir?

Bryson Ellen ranks #1 of 27 Lenoir clinics offering dental implants by DentistsRanked service score. Caldwell Medical Center ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much do dental implants cost in Lenoir, NC?

Dental implants in Lenoir typically costs $1,530–$6,120 USD. By type: single implant post and abutment $1,650–$3,850; single implant with crown $3,300–$6,550; bone graft (if needed) $340–$3,300. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Lenoir do dental implants?

Yes. None of the 27 Lenoir clinics offering dental implants list an oral surgeon on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: bone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing.

Are dental implants covered by insurance or Medicaid in North Carolina?

Coverage for implants varies widely. Some dental plans cover part of the cost as major care, often subject to waiting periods and annual maximums; many do not. Medicaid rarely covers implants for adults. Ask for a written estimate.

Do dental implants hurt?

Implant placement is done under local anesthetic, and many clinics offer sedation, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Afterward, soreness and swelling for a few days are common. Many patients say recovery is similar to a tooth extraction.

Which Lenoir dental implants dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 27 Lenoir clinics offering dental implants lists Saturday hours, including Happy Valley Medical Center. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer dental implants in Lenoir?

27 Lenoir clinics list dental implants in our data. 0 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lenoir

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 27 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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