Maybe it’s the gap you hide when you smile in photos. Maybe it’s the side of your mouth you’ve stopped chewing on. Maybe it’s a partial denture that slips at dinner, or a cracked tooth you’ve been “keeping an eye on” for two years.
You already know you need to do something. What’s stopped you is the part nobody says out loud: you’re nervous about the surgery, unsure about the cost, and it’s easier to wait one more month. Then one more.
If that sounds like you, you’re in good company. Most of the implant patients we see in Grapevine waited longer than they wanted to. Here’s why right now — this fall — is the best window you’ll get to stop waiting.
1. Your implant is placed by an award-winning surgeon who has done this more than 1,000 times
When you’re nervous about surgery, the single biggest thing that should calm you down is who’s holding the instruments.
At Mason Dental, implant surgery is performed by Dr. David White. He has been named a Texas Monthly Super Dentist numerous times, recognized as a Top Doc by Southlake Style, and he has placed and restored more than a thousand implants — from a single front tooth to All-on-4® full-mouth restorations.
A few things that matter if you’re anxious:
- He knows the chair is intimidating. His approach is to go out of his way to make your visit as comfortable as possible. One patient described three extractions and bone grafts with Dr. White as completely painless.
- Fewer appointments, less time healing. Dr. White focuses on removing a failing tooth and placing the implant in the same visit when it’s appropriate. That can get you fully restored in about half the time of the traditional delayed approach.
- Everything happens under one roof. 3D cone beam CT imaging, a custom surgical guide, X-Guide® “GPS” navigation during surgery, bone grafting, sinus lifts and your final crown — all in our Grapevine office. No bouncing between specialists.
Mason Dental also holds a 5.0-star Google rating across more than 600 reviews, and was recognized in 2025 by Fort Worth Magazine, Southlake Style Top Docs and Society Life Tops in Tarrant.
2. Your leftover 2026 insurance benefits disappear on December 31
Here’s the part most people don’t realize until January: dental insurance benefits usually don’t roll over. If your plan runs on the calendar year, whatever is left of your 2026 annual maximum resets to zero on December 31. You’ve been paying premiums all year for that money.
Implant treatment happens in stages over several months, which actually works in your favor:
- Start in 2026, finish in 2027. Use this year’s remaining benefits on the first phase — consultation and imaging, any extraction or bone graft, and implant placement where your plan allows. Then your 2027 maximum can help with the crown after you’ve healed. That’s two years of benefits applied to one smile.
- Use your FSA or HSA dollars. Flexible spending money is often use-it-or-lose-it by year end. Implant treatment is a qualified expense.
- Cover the rest over time. We offer interest-free financing through Cherry and CareCredit, so the remaining balance can be spread over several months.
Every plan is different, so we’ll check your benefits and give you a complete quote — every stage, from the implant post to the final crown — before anything begins. No surprises.
The catch: October through December is our busiest surgery season, because everyone else is doing the math too. The earlier you book your consultation, the more of this year’s benefits you can actually use.
3. What a strong, restored bite gives back to you
An implant isn’t really about a tooth. It’s about what you’ve been quietly giving up.
- Eat what you want again. A titanium implant fuses with your jawbone just like a natural root. You can bite into an apple, order the steak and stop cutting everything into small pieces.
- Smile without thinking about it. Your crown is matched to your natural teeth in color, shape and translucency. Most people will never know it’s an implant.
- Keep the face you have. When a tooth is missing, the jawbone underneath slowly shrinks, which can change the shape of your face over time. An implant stimulates the bone and helps prevent that.
- No more slipping or adhesives. Unlike a removable partial or denture, an implant stays put. Even if you wear a denture now, a few implants can let it snap securely in place.
- Built to last. With good care, implants can last 25 years or more — without the relines, repairs and replacements that dentures and bridges need.
The confidence that comes back with a full, strong bite is hard to describe until you have it. Patients tell us they laugh more freely, speak up in meetings and stop planning meals around their teeth.
Waiting doesn’t make it easier
It’s natural to hope a problem tooth will hold on a little longer. But the longer a gap stays open, the more bone you lose — and the more likely you’ll need a graft before an implant. Waiting tends to make treatment bigger, not smaller.
The first step isn’t surgery. It’s a conversation. At your consultation, Dr. White and our team will take a 3D scan, answer every question you have, explain your options in plain language and show you exactly what your insurance covers. Then you decide.
Call 817-481-4717 or request your implant consultation online. Mason Dental, 801 W Wall St, Grapevine, TX — serving Southlake, Colleyville, Flower Mound and the surrounding area.
FAQ: Dental Implants at Mason Dental in Grapevine, TX
Who places dental implants at Mason Dental in Grapevine, TX?
Dr. David White places and restores dental implants at Mason Dental, 801 W Wall St, Grapevine, TX. He is a Baylor College of Dentistry graduate (DDS, 2005), a five-time Texas Monthly Super Dentist (2011–2015), and has placed and restored more than 1,000 implants, from single teeth to All-on-4® full-mouth restorations.
Do dental implants hurt?
Most patients at Mason Dental report little to no pain during implant surgery because the area is fully numbed, and IV conscious sedation is available. Dr. David White has been certified in IV sedation since 2007. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is typical and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
I’m afraid of dental surgery. Can I be sedated for my implant?
Yes. Mason Dental offers IV conscious sedation for implant surgery, provided by Dr. David White, who trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Many sedated patients remember very little of the procedure. Learn about sedation dentistry.
Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Most adults missing one or more teeth are candidates, as long as they have enough jawbone to support the implant. If bone has been lost, Dr. White can often rebuild it with a bone graft or sinus lift in the Mason Dental office. A 3D cone beam CT scan at your consultation confirms candidacy.
Can I use my dental insurance for implants before the end of the year?
Often, yes. Many dental plans reset their annual maximum on January 1, and unused benefits do not carry over. Because implant treatment happens in stages, Mason Dental can schedule early phases in 2026 and the final crown in 2027, so two years of benefits can apply. Coverage varies by plan; the Mason Dental team verifies benefits before treatment.
How much do dental implants cost in Grapevine, TX?
Cost depends on how many teeth are replaced and whether a bone graft is needed, so Mason Dental provides a complete written quote at your consultation covering every stage, from the implant post to the final crown. Insurance, FSA/HSA funds and interest-free financing through Cherry and CareCredit can reduce what you pay up front.
How long do dental implants last?
With good home care and regular checkups, dental implants can last 25 years or more. Unlike dentures and bridges, they do not need periodic relines or replacement.
How long does the dental implant process take?
Traditional implant treatment takes several months to allow the implant to fuse with the jawbone. When appropriate, Dr. David White removes the failing tooth and places the implant in the same visit, which can cut total treatment time roughly in half.
Do I need to see a specialist for dental implants?
No. Mason Dental completes the entire implant process in one Grapevine office: 3D imaging, guided surgery with X-Guide® navigation, bone grafting, sinus lifts and the final crown. Most patients never need a referral.
What happens if I keep putting off replacing a missing tooth?
The jawbone under a missing tooth gradually shrinks, neighboring teeth can drift into the gap, and chewing shifts to other teeth. Waiting often means a bone graft is needed before an implant can be placed, making treatment larger and longer.
Are dental implants better than dentures or a bridge?
Implants are considered the gold standard because they replace both the root and the crown, preserve jawbone, need no adhesives and don’t require reshaping nearby healthy teeth. Dentures and bridges cost less up front but typically need adjustment or replacement over time. Mason Dental also offers implant-supported dentures that snap securely in place.
Does Mason Dental serve patients from Southlake, Colleyville and Flower Mound?
Yes. Mason Dental is located at 801 W Wall St in Grapevine, TX and serves implant patients from Southlake, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Keller and North Richland Hills.
