Single Dental Implants in Greenville, SC
One Location. One Team. One Day.
One tooth. Done right, for good.
Free implant consultation with Dr. Thorpe Jacob. Your 3D CBCT scan is included.
A tooth that hurts, cracks or goes missing doesn't get better by waiting. Dr. Jacob has been placing implants since 1991. He'll look at your 3D scan with you, tell you straight whether the tooth can be saved, and put your plan in writing before anything starts.
Takes about 60 seconds. Free consult and scan, no pressure.
- Free consult + 3D scan
- Placing implants since 1991
- In-house lab and 3D imaging
- IV sedation available
- 4.9 stars on Google
Why it matters
A tooth problem rarely stays small
A tooth that hurts
Throbbing, sensitivity, a sharp twinge when you bite. Your body is telling you something, and the sooner you listen, the more options you usually have.
A broken or cracked tooth
Some can be rebuilt with a crown. When one can't be saved, a single implant is the long term answer, and we'll tell you honestly which one you're looking at.
A missing tooth
Whether it came out last month or years ago, that gap changes how you chew, how you smile, and how you feel about both.
What happens when you wait
- The teeth next to the gap slowly drift and tilt out of place.
- Without a root to hold onto, the jawbone under a missing tooth starts to shrink.
- Your bite shifts, and the teeth you have left end up doing extra work.
How a single implant works
A new tooth, built to last, in three steps
- 1
The implant post
Dr. Jacob places a small titanium post in the jawbone, right where the root used to be.
- 2
Healing
Over the next few months the bone grows around the post and holds it firmly in place.
- 3
Abutment and custom crown
A small connector called an abutment goes on, then a custom crown made in our own lab, right here in the building, to match your natural teeth.
Your options
Implant, bridge, or partial denture
Each one has its place. Dr. Jacob will walk you through which makes sense for your mouth.
| Single implant | Bridge | Partial denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighboring teeth | Left untouched | Shaved down for support | Clasps rest on them |
| Jawbone | Helps keep it strong | Bone can shrink | Bone can shrink |
| Day to day | Brush and floss like a tooth | Special cleaning under it | Taken out to clean |
| Feel | Stable, like your own tooth | Fixed in place | Can shift when eating |
Who it is for
A single implant may be right for you if
- You have one missing tooth, or a tooth that can't be saved.
- You want a fixed tooth, not something you take out at night.
- You'd rather not grind down healthy teeth next door.
- You're in good general health and ready to fix it for good.
Not sure? That's exactly what the free consultation is for.
Meet your doctor
More than 30 years of implants. Still unhurried.
Dr. Thorpe A. Jacob, DDS
Dr. Jacob earned his doctorate in dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh in 1986. He then served as a U.S. Navy dental officer, treating Marines at Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort, including 18 months in the oral surgery department.
He placed his first dental implant in 1991 and trained in implant dentistry in the United States, Europe and South America. Since then he has completed about 2,500 full arches and mentored nine dentists in implant dentistry.
Dr. Jacob places and restores implants himself, so the doctor you meet at your consultation is the doctor who sees your tooth through to the end.
Why The Smile Company
A dental implant center, not a family dentist, and not corporate owned. Complex treatment under one roof, and a judgment-free place to talk about your teeth.
Not corporate owned
We're a local practice, and we treat everyone like family.
Everything under one roof
Imaging, surgery and your new tooth, all in one building with one team.
Our own lab
Your crown is made in our in-house lab, right down the hall.
3D CBCT imaging in house
A detailed 3D scan of your jaw, taken here, and it's included in your free consult.
IV sedation
Nervous? IV sedation is available with a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Financing that fits
Payment plans through CareCredit, Proceed Finance and Cherry.
Come see the place
What happens next
Three simple steps
Fill out the short form
It takes about a minute.
We reach out
Our team contacts you by text or phone to find a time that works for you.
Sit down with Dr. Jacob
See your 3D scan together, ask anything you like, and leave with a plan in writing. You decide from there.
Patient stories
What patients say
4.9 stars from 334+ Google reviews
I do believe that this was my best decision I have ever made. Dr Jacob and Mathew and Scarlett and the whole experience was amazing.
It's rare to find a dental office that genuinely treats you like family, and that's exactly how they make me feel.
I absolutely love this place. Like look forward to going in. It is a very inviting and calm atmosphere.
Common questions
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. Your consultation with Dr. Jacob and your 3D CBCT scan are both free, with no obligation to go ahead with anything.
Do you offer free implants or dental grants?
No. The consultation and scan are free, but treatment is not, and we don't offer grants or free implants. What we do offer is an honest plan in writing and financing through CareCredit, Proceed Finance and Cherry.
Can my tooth be saved instead?
Sometimes. If your tooth can be saved, Dr. Jacob will tell you so. If not, he'll show you why on your scan and explain what replacing it looks like.
Is an implant better than a bridge?
A bridge depends on shaving down the healthy teeth on either side. An implant stands on its own and leaves those teeth alone. Dr. Jacob will go over which makes sense for you.
How long does it take?
The post goes in during one visit, then the bone heals around it for a few months before your custom crown goes on. You'll get a timeline made for you at your consultation.
I get nervous at the dentist. Can you help?
Yes, and you're not alone. IV sedation is available with a board-certified anesthesiologist, and nobody here will rush you.
How much does a single implant cost?
Every mouth is different, so your written plan lays out every cost before anything starts. Financing is available through CareCredit, Proceed Finance and Cherry.
Who will I see?
Dr. Jacob. He places and restores implants himself, so you see the same doctor from your first visit to your final crown.
What happens after I fill out the form?
Our team reaches out by text or phone to find a consultation time that fits your schedule.
Where are you?
2078 Woodruff Road, Suite B, Greenville, SC 29607, serving the Upstate. Open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Find out what your tooth needs
A free consultation and 3D scan with Dr. Jacob. Straight answers and a written plan before you decide anything.