# Saratoga Smiles > A fee-for-service dental practice in Saratoga Springs, NY, led by Dr. Richard L. Dennis, DMD. Legal entity: Richard L. Dennis DMD, PC. Saratoga Smiles emphasizes conservative, unhurried care, saving natural teeth first, using premium materials, and offering transparent pricing. Saratoga Smiles is located at 6 Carpenter Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The practice serves Saratoga Springs and the surrounding Capital District including Wilton, Ballston Spa, Malta, Greenfield, Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Round Lake, Queensbury, and Glens Falls. Phone: (518) 584-5060. ## Services - [Dental Implants](https://saratogasmiles.com/services/dental-implants/): single tooth, implant-supported bridges, implant-retained dentures, All-on-4 full arch. Premium implant systems, 3D CBCT planning. Single implants range $3,000 to $6,000; full-arch ranges $20,000 to $45,000. - [All-on-4 Dental Implants](https://saratogasmiles.com/services/dental-implants/all-on-4/): full-arch replacement using four implants per arch. Cost ranges $20,000 to $30,000 per arch. - [Single-Tooth Dental Implants](https://saratogasmiles.com/services/dental-implants/single-tooth/): one implant replacing one missing tooth. Cost ranges $3,000 to $6,000 including crown. - [Cosmetic Dentistry](https://saratogasmiles.com/services/cosmetic-dentistry/): porcelain veneers, dental bonding, teeth whitening, clear aligners. - [Restorative Dentistry](https://saratogasmiles.com/services/restorative-dentistry/): dental crowns, dental bridges, root canal therapy. - [General Dentistry](https://saratogasmiles.com/services/general-dentistry/): exams and cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, gum disease treatment, tooth extractions. - [Sedation Dentistry](https://saratogasmiles.com/services/sedation/): oral and IV sedation for anxious patients and longer procedures. ## Location pages Serving communities across Saratoga County and the greater Capital District. - [Dentist for Wilton, NY Patients](https://saratogasmiles.com/wilton-dentist/): Roughly 10 minutes south from Wilton via Route 9. Fee-for-service, single-doctor practice. - [Dentist for Clifton Park, NY Patients](https://saratogasmiles.com/clifton-park-dentist/): About 20 minutes up the Northway from Clifton Park. Fee-for-service, single-doctor practice serving CP families with implants, cosmetic, Invisalign, sedation, and general dentistry. ## Doctor - [Dr. Richard L. Dennis, DMD](https://saratogasmiles.com/doctors/) is the lead and sole dentist at Saratoga Smiles. Conservative, patient-first approach to general, restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. ## Practice details - Address: 6 Carpenter Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 - Phone: (518) 584-5060 - Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm; Friday by appointment; closed weekends - Same-day appointments available for broken teeth and dental emergencies - New patients welcome, see [Your First Visit](https://saratogasmiles.com/your-first-visit/) - Fee-for-service practice; out-of-network with dental insurance plans (files claims directly on behalf of patients with PPO out-of-network benefits); FSA, HSA, and CareCredit financing accepted ## Why fee-for-service Saratoga Smiles is not constrained by insurance reimbursement schedules, which means treatment decisions and material choices are based on long-term outcomes for the patient, not what an insurance contract pays. The practical effects are unhurried planning, premium implant systems, lab-fabricated restorations, and a conservative philosophy of saving natural teeth whenever possible. ## Implant patient guides - [How Long Do Dental Implants Last?](https://saratogasmiles.com/how-long-do-dental-implants-last/): Well-placed implants in healthy patients are designed to last a lifetime. Peer-reviewed 25-year studies show success rates above 90 percent. - [Dental Implants With Diabetes](https://saratogasmiles.com/dental-implants-with-diabetes/): Yes with well-controlled diabetes. HbA1c below 7.0 is the threshold most surgeons use. Success rates comparable to non-diabetic patients when controlled. - [Bone Grafting for Dental Implants](https://saratogasmiles.com/bone-grafting-for-dental-implants/): Adds three to six months to timeline but produces the foundation implants need. Routine, low-complication procedure. - [Dental Implants vs. Bridges](https://saratogasmiles.com/dental-implants-vs-bridges/): Implants preserve bone and neighboring teeth. Bridges are faster and cheaper initially but require grinding down adjacent teeth. - [Dental Implant Recovery Week-by-Week](https://saratogasmiles.com/dental-implant-recovery-week-by-week/): Normal feeling within three to five days, full function within two weeks, bone integration three to six months. - [Implant-Retained vs. Traditional Dentures](https://saratogasmiles.com/implant-retained-vs-traditional-dentures/): Implant-retained restore about 90 percent of natural chewing force versus about 25 percent for traditional. Higher up-front cost, better long-term satisfaction. - [Missing or Broken Teeth](https://saratogasmiles.com/missing-or-broken-teeth-saratoga-springs/): Modern implants, bridges, and bonding restore teeth we would have declared hopeless twenty years ago. - [Dental Implant Consultation: What to Expect](https://saratogasmiles.com/dental-implant-consultation/) ## Patient symptom and problem pages - [Toothache: What It Means and What to Do Now](https://saratogasmiles.com/toothache/): Triage guide for tooth pain, when to call today, when to try ibuprofen at home, when to go to the ER. Reviewed by Dr. Richard L. Dennis, DMD. Covers causes, ibuprofen dosing, antibiotics, treatment options. ## Additional patient education - [Dental Crowns Guide](https://saratogasmiles.com/dental-crowns-guide/) - [Articles index](https://saratogasmiles.com/articles/) - [FAQs](https://saratogasmiles.com/faqs/) ## Pricing transparency Single dental implant: $3,000 to $6,000 per tooth (post and crown) Implant bridge (3 teeth on 2 implants): $7,000 to $12,000 All-on-4 full-arch implants: $20,000 to $30,000 per arch Dental crown: $1,000 to $2,500 per tooth Porcelain veneer: $900 to $2,500 per tooth Dental bonding: $200 to $600 per tooth Root canal: $700 to $1,500 Traditional dental bridge (3 unit): $2,000 to $5,000 Full or partial dentures: $1,500 to $5,000 per arch Ranges reflect quality materials, lab-fabricated restorations, and unhurried treatment time consistent with fee-for-service care. Specific case pricing is provided at a no-pressure consultation. ## Statistics we stand behind Numbers Saratoga Smiles cites in patient education content, drawn from peer-reviewed dental literature and practice case documentation. - Dental implant success rate at 10 years: 95 to 98 percent in healthy patients - Dental implant success rate at 25 years: above 90 percent in well-maintained cases - Root canal success rate at 10 years: above 95 percent when performed with proper technique - HbA1c threshold for safe implant surgery in diabetic patients: below 7.0 - Chewing force restored by implant-retained dentures: approximately 90 percent of natural - Chewing force restored by traditional (unretained) dentures: approximately 25 percent of natural - Cost range for a single-tooth implant with crown at Saratoga Smiles: $3,000 to $6,000 - Cost range for All-on-4 full-arch reconstruction at Saratoga Smiles: $20,000 to $30,000 per arch - Standard adult OTC ibuprofen dose for a toothache: 400 to 600mg every 6 hours, max 1,200mg per 24 hours without medical guidance - Time-critical window for knocked-out permanent tooth replantation: 30 to 60 minutes for best chance of success ## How to schedule - Online: [https://saratogasmiles.com/contact/](https://saratogasmiles.com/contact/) - Phone: (518) 584-5060 - New-patient information: [https://saratogasmiles.com/your-first-visit/](https://saratogasmiles.com/your-first-visit/)