Sterling’s Most Credentialed Implant Dentist
Dr. E. Richard Hughes has spent more than three decades helping patients replace missing and failing teeth with implant treatment planned around their anatomy, bite, health, and long-term restorative needs.
Dental Implant Treatment Built Around You
Dental implants can replace one tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch. Dr. E. Richard Hughes evaluates your existing teeth, available bone, bite, health, and restorative needs before determining which approach is appropriate for you.
Replace One Missing Tooth
A dental implant can replace a missing tooth without requiring the adjacent healthy teeth to support a traditional bridge.
Explore Single-Tooth Dental Implants →Replace Several Missing Teeth
Multiple implants can support individual restorations or an implant-supported bridge based on the location of your missing teeth and treatment needs.
Explore Dental Implants →Replace Most or All of Your Teeth
All-on-4® and other full-arch implant treatments can replace an entire arch of failing or missing teeth with a fixed restoration.
Explore All-on-4® & Full-Arch Implants →Stabilize a Removable Denture
Dental implants can provide additional support and stability for removable dentures, helping reduce movement while eating and speaking.
Explore Implant-Supported Dentures →Told You Don’t Have Enough Bone?
Bone loss can make implant treatment more complex, but it does not automatically rule out dental implants. Additional options may still be available.
Explore Dental Implant Candidacy →Not sure which option fits your situation? Start with an overview of Dr. Hughes’s approach to implant dentistry.
Explore Dental Implants →An Implant Dentist Who Plans for the Finished Result
Successful implant dentistry is not just about placing an implant in available bone. Dr. E. Richard Hughes plans treatment around the tooth, bridge, denture, or full-arch restoration that the implant will ultimately support.
Plan for the Final Teeth First
Dr. Hughes considers where the finished teeth need to be positioned, how they should look, and how they should function before determining implant placement.
Preserve Healthy Bone When Possible
Bone grafting is an important tool, but Dr. Hughes does not believe every patient with bone loss should automatically receive the same treatment. His goal is to preserve healthy natural bone when it can be used effectively.
Consider the Bite, Not Just the Implant
The way your teeth come together affects the forces placed on an implant and its restoration. Dr. Hughes considers bite and chewing forces as part of treatment planning.
Fit tight, look right, and bite right.
For patients who come directly to Nova Implant Family Dentistry for implant care, Dr. Hughes generally manages both the surgical and restorative phases of treatment. This allows implant placement and the final restoration to be planned together from the beginning.
Learn About Dental Implant Surgery →Implant Dentistry Can Change More Than Your Smile
Dr. E. Richard Hughes has seen implant and full-mouth treatment change the way patients smile, speak, eat, and feel about themselves.
In more complex cases, treatment may involve a combination of dental implants, restorative dentistry, and periodontal care rather than one standardized procedure.
The goal is not simply to replace missing teeth. It is to create a restoration that looks natural, functions properly, and gives the patient confidence in the result.
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Comprehensive Dentistry for Your Entire Family
Nova Implant Family Dentistry provides more than implant care. Dr. Hughes and his team also help patients maintain, restore, and improve their smiles with preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry in one comfortable Sterling office.
General & Preventive Dentistry
Protect your oral health with routine exams, cleanings, periodontal care, and treatment designed to identify problems early.
- Dental Exams & Cleanings
- Periodontal Care
- Emergency Dentistry
- Family Dental Care
Restorative Dentistry
Repair damaged, worn, or missing teeth with treatment planned to restore comfort, function, and long-term stability.
- Dental Crowns & Bridges
- Dentures
- Bone Grafting
- Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
Cosmetic Dentistry
Improve the appearance of your smile with personalized cosmetic treatment designed around your teeth, facial features, and goals.
- Porcelain Veneers
- Teeth Whitening
- Smile Makeovers
- Cosmetic Restorations
Not sure where to start? Our team can help you understand which type of care best fits your needs.
Contact Us →Comfortable, Thoughtful Dental Care
Dental treatment can be stressful for some patients. At Nova Implant Family Dentistry, Dr. Hughes and his team focus on clear communication, individualized care, and options designed to help patients feel more comfortable throughout treatment.
Sedation Options When Appropriate
For patients who are anxious about treatment or undergoing more extensive procedures, sedation options may be considered based on the patient’s health, procedure, and needs.
Clear Explanations Before Treatment
Dr. Hughes believes patients should understand what is being recommended, why it is recommended, and what they should expect before moving forward.
Care That Moves at the Right Pace
Not every patient is ready for treatment at the same time. When appropriate, Dr. Hughes may delay or phase care so patients can proceed with a clearer understanding and greater confidence in the plan.
If fear, embarrassment, or a difficult past dental experience has kept you from seeking care, you are not alone.
“We’ve seen everything. You’re not going to shock us, but we can turn it around.”
What Patients Say About Nova
Choosing a dentist for implant, restorative, or family care is a personal decision. Here is what patients have shared about their experience with Dr. Hughes and the Nova team.
“Dr. Hughes is GRADE A++ the staff is amazing. They are super friendly, understanding, knowledgeable, gentle, detailed, and they always work with my unpredictable life schedule. They are super reasonable and even offers payment plans. Highly recommend them.”
“Dr Hughes has been my dentist for 15+ years. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I have had implants, crowns, cavities, general cleanings and xrays done at his facility. Top of the line care.”
“I can not say enough good things about Dr. Hughes and his staff. I Started off wanting to get a couple of teeth fixed and an implant for an affordable price and ended up with a whole new mouth and smile. Dr. Hughes fixed my broken teeth and finally gave me the smile I wanted and can feel beautiful and confident about”
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Read More Google Reviews →Flexible Ways to Plan for Dental Care
Cost should be part of the treatment conversation from the beginning. At Nova Implant Family Dentistry, our team will explain your recommended care, anticipated costs, and available payment options so you can make an informed decision about how to move forward.
Clear Treatment Estimates
Dental implant and restorative treatment can vary considerably from one patient to another. We review the recommended treatment and associated costs with you before care begins.
Financing Options
Third-party financing options may be available for qualified patients, allowing eligible treatment costs to be divided into more manageable monthly payments.
Planning Treatment Over Time
When clinically appropriate, some treatment can be phased over time. Dr. Hughes can explain which parts of your care are time-sensitive and where there may be flexibility in the treatment sequence.
Have Questions About the Cost of Dental Implants?
Because implant treatment is individualized, the most useful estimate comes after Dr. Hughes has evaluated your teeth, bone, anatomy, and the restoration you need.
Start With a Conversation About Your Dental Needs
Whether you are considering dental implants, dealing with failing teeth, struggling with dentures, or simply looking for a dentist you can trust, the first step is understanding your options.
Dr. E. Richard Hughes and the team at Nova Implant Family Dentistry will evaluate your needs, explain the available treatment approaches, and help you decide what makes sense for your health, goals, and budget.
