Smile Gallery: Dental Implants

At Raleigh Dental Arts, we believe that a smile transformation isn’t always about the front teeth—it’s about restoring function, comfort, and confidence. Willie’s story is a powerful example of how dental implants can help patients reclaim their ability to eat, enjoy life, and feel great about their oral health.

The Challenge

For the past five years, Willie had been focused on improving his overall health. But one thing was still holding him back—his dental health. He hadn’t been to the dentist in over 25 years due to a deep-seated fear of extractions. In the past, every visit seemed to end with losing another tooth, leaving him with fewer and fewer ...

At Raleigh Dental Arts, we understand that a healthy, confident smile can transform both your personal and professional life. David’s story showcases how hybrid dentures supported by dental implants—often referred to as All-on-X—paired with sedation dentistry, can restore function, aesthetics, and confidence.

The Challenge

David was dealing with missing and broken teeth, making it difficult to chew properly and enjoy meals, especially when dining out with clients. As a business owner who works closely with the public, his smile left him feeling embarrassed and worried that it poorly reflected his professional image. The lack of confidence held him back in both social and professional interactions.

The Solution

David knew he ...

At Raleigh Dental Arts, we know that a smile can impact how you feel about yourself. Amy’s story is a perfect example of how personalized care and advanced dentistry can restore not just teeth, but self-confidence and joy.

The Challenge

Amy’s upper front teeth had become uneven and unsightly. One tooth, noticeably longer and sticking out, made her feel self-conscious about her smile. On top of that, the teeth had old root canal treatments that had failed, leading to infections and breakage. The result? Amy no longer felt comfortable or confident smiling.

The Options

We took the time to discuss Amy’s concerns and goals, ...

At Raleigh Dental Arts, we understand the profound impact that a missing tooth can have on one’s confidence and quality of life. Recently, we had the privilege of helping an adult patient who had lived for years with an uncomfortable and unattractive flipper to replace his missing front tooth.

The Challenge

This patient had been ready for a change but wanted to preserve the natural character of his smile. Before losing his front tooth, he had a distinctive gap (diastema) between his front teeth, which he liked and wanted to maintain. He was looking for a permanent solution that felt natural, looked ...

The patient had a full smile makeover consisting of porcelain crowns, root canals, and implants. 

Full makeover consisting of porcelain crowns and some implants to replace missing teeth.