A missing tooth does more than change your smile — it can affect how you chew, how your bite comes together, and even the shape of your jaw over time. For Franklin Township residents exploring their options, dental implants offer a fixed, long-term replacement anchored directly in the jawbone rather than a removable appliance.
Cedar Smiles Dental is located at 120 Cedar Grove Lane in Somerset, just minutes from Franklin Township, and is part of the areas we serve across Somerset County. Dr. Kelvin Wong is a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), bringing advanced implant training to a practice built around patient education rather than production targets.
Implant treatment begins with placing a titanium post into the jawbone, which acts as an artificial tooth root. Over several weeks to months, the bone fuses to the post through a process called osseointegration. Once that healing period is complete, Dr. Wong places a custom crown designed to match your natural teeth in color and shape.
For Franklin Township patients who have been missing a tooth for a long time, the jawbone in that area may have thinned, sometimes requiring a bone graft before an implant can be placed. Dr. Wong assesses bone density with imaging during your consultation to determine the right treatment sequence.
Cedar Smiles Dental operates as an independent private practice, which means treatment recommendations are based on what’s clinically necessary, not production quotas. Dr. Wong walks every Franklin Township patient through the full implant process — from the initial evaluation through the final crown — so nothing comes as a surprise.
Implants aren’t the right fit for everyone. For patients who prefer a different approach, we also offer dental bridges and dentures, and Dr. Wong will help you weigh the tradeoffs of each based on your goals and budget.
Franklin Township is part of a growing, diverse Somerset County community, and we want quality implant care to be within reach for the patients who call it home. Cedar Smiles Dental accepts most insurance plans and offers financing through CareCredit and Cherry, and our in-house membership plan gives uninsured patients a straightforward path to preventive and restorative care.
Dr. Wong will walk you through the full cost of your implant plan before any treatment begins, so there are no surprises along the way.
Good candidates generally have healthy gums and enough jawbone density to support the implant post. Dr. Wong evaluates your oral health and takes imaging during a consultation to confirm candidacy, and patients with bone loss may still qualify after a bone grafting procedure.
Timelines vary, but the process typically spans several months in total — placement of the implant post, a healing period for osseointegration, and then placement of the final crown. Dr. Wong will give Franklin Township patients an individualized timeline based on their specific case.
With proper home care and regular checkups, implants are designed to be a long-term, durable replacement for a missing tooth. Unlike removable dentures, the implant post is fixed in the jawbone, so it does not need to be taken out or refitted over time.
Yes. We accept most dental insurance plans and offer financing through CareCredit and Cherry so Franklin Township patients can spread the cost of implant treatment over time. Our in-house membership plan is also available for patients without insurance.
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