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Why Little Rock patients drive to Heber Springs
Little Rock has plenty of dental offices, and you should compare your options. For patients who make the drive north, the difference is who does the work. Here, Dr. Conner Noland plans and places every implant himself, and your teeth are designed and made in our own lab, on site, instead of being shipped out. The doctor you meet at your consultation is the doctor who does your surgery and seats your final teeth.
Full-arch treatment is what we do most. Dr. Noland performs more than 15 full-arch All-on-X cases every month, and he can treat almost anybody, including patients who were told by other dentists that they do not have enough bone for implants. Fixed teeth are often possible without bone grafting, and your free consultation includes a 3D CBCT scan so you get a straight answer about your own jaw instead of a guess.
About half of our full-arch patients drive in from outside Heber Springs, so we plan around your drive from the first phone call. Need one implant rather than a full arch? Dr. Noland places single implants too, with the same 3D planning.
Your drive from Little Rock and North Little Rock
From downtown Little Rock: about 65 road miles, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes without traffic. The most direct route is US-67 north to Cabot, then AR-5 north through El Paso and Rose Bud into Heber Springs. I-40 west to Conway, then US-65 and AR-25, works too and takes a little longer.
From North Little Rock: about 60 road miles, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes, the same way up US-67 and AR-5.
Plan on about 1¼ hours each way, and check live directions before you leave, because metro traffic can add time.
Elsewhere in Pulaski County and nearby:
Family flying in to help? Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock is the closest major airport, and the drive from there is about the same as from downtown.
For patients traveling from Little Rock
The out-of-town plan: three days here, one trip back
From Little Rock, every appointment is a round trip of about two and a half hours, so fewer trips make a real difference. For qualifying patients, Dr. Noland can fit the full-arch process into a single three-day visit and one return trip. Whether this plan is right for you depends on your health, your bone, and how your implants do on surgery day, and your final timeline is always confirmed at your consultation.
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Before you travel
Medical history by phone
A team member walks through your health history, medications, and goals with you over the phone, so your time in Heber Springs is spent planning your smile, not filling out forms.
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Before you travel
Medical clearance, handled ahead of time
If your history calls for it, we request clearance from your physician before your visit, so nothing holds up surgery day.
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Day 1
Records and your plan
Arrive for your 3D CBCT scan, photos, and digital records. Then sit down with Dr. Noland to talk through your goals and finalize your treatment plan together.
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Day 2
Surgery, and fixed teeth the same day
Dr. Noland places your implants himself, and you leave with a fixed set of temporary teeth that same day. If you choose sedation, plan on a driver.
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Day 3
Fit and bite check, then home
We check the fit, fine-tune your bite, go over care at home, and you head back to Little Rock with your new smile.
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About 3 weeks later
One return trip for final zirconia teeth
Patients Dr. Noland approves for our 3-week zirconia option come back once to have their final zirconia teeth seated, designed and milled in our in-house lab. You trade months in a temporary for your final smile in a matter of weeks, and skip the extra trips that come with a longer wait. Dr. Noland selects patients for this option at his discretion, case by case.
Good to know. Getting your final teeth early does not rush the healing underneath. A soft-food diet for the first three months and your scheduled follow-up visits, including a six-month evaluation, are still part of the plan, and we schedule them with your drive in mind. If the 3-week option is not the right fit for you, you follow our standard path: fixed temporary teeth while you heal, then final zirconia teeth after the healing phase, typically 3 to 5 months of visits.
Where to stay: two options, both about 10 minutes from our office
For the three-day visit, we suggest booking two nights, the evenings of Day 1 and Day 2, so you are not driving back to Little Rock between your records visit, surgery, and bite check. Our patients use two places in particular. Both are about 10 minutes from the office, which keeps surgery-day travel short.
Red Apple Inn: the resort option
A boutique resort on Eden Isle, on Greers Ferry Lake. Rooms with Old World charm, a restaurant and bar in house overlooking the lake, two seasonal outdoor pools, a fitness center, an 18-hole golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, and forest trails. Condos and houses with full kitchens sleep 4 to 10 if family is coming along. It is the quieter, nicer place to rest after surgery, with meals a short walk from your room.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: the budget option
In town, a few minutes from the office. Free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking, a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, guest laundry, and pet-friendly rooms for a fee. Our patients get a special rate here. Ask our team for it when you schedule, before you book.
Book directly with either hotel, and bring the person who is driving you. Our team is happy to help you line up your reservation dates with your appointments.
Your surgeon: Dr. Conner Noland, DDS
Dr. Noland plans and performs every implant surgery in the practice himself, from a single missing tooth to a full arch. His focus is All-on-X full-arch restoration, and he can treat almost anybody, including patients who have been told by other dentists that they do not have enough bone.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
- Member, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- 15+ full-arch cases per month, and more than 150 hours of advanced implant continuing education
- Owner of the practice, working alongside our in-house lab team on every case
What Little Rock patients can expect here
Free consultation and 3D scan
Your first visit includes a CBCT scan and a straight answer about your options. If you live more than an hour away, we can start with a phone conversation.
In-house lab
Your teeth are designed and made in our own lab, on site, by a team that sees your face and your smile in person.
98% success rate
Our practice-tracked full-arch implant success rate is 98%. How we measure it.
5-year prosthetic warranty
Covers prosthetic breakages and complications, with written terms provided at your consultation.
Dr. Noland plans every surgery so your implants can hopefully last a lifetime. The honest national average is 15 to 20 years, and it depends heavily on home care, follow-up visits, and wearing a nightguard if one is prescribed.
Cost and financing
Every quote is all-inclusive and specific to you: it depends on the number of implants, your bone, and the final teeth you choose, so we give it in person after your scan rather than guessing over the phone. To spread the cost out, we work with Proceed Finance and LendingClub Patient Solutions, which let you check your options with a soft credit check, and Cherry. See what dental implants cost in Arkansas and our financing options.
Questions from Little Rock and North Little Rock patients
How far is Noland Implants from Little Rock?
Our office at 821 W Main St in Heber Springs is about 65 road miles from downtown Little Rock and about 60 from North Little Rock. Without traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by US-67 and AR-5, so plan on about 1¼ hours each way.
Why would I travel from Little Rock for All-on-X?
Full-arch implants are the main focus of our practice. Dr. Noland places every implant himself, performs more than 15 full-arch cases a month, and your teeth are made in our in-house lab. For qualifying patients, the out-of-town plan keeps the main treatment to one three-day visit and one return trip about three weeks later.
Can my doctor in Little Rock handle my medical clearance?
Yes. We take your medical history by phone before your visit, and if your health history calls for clearance, we request it from your physician ahead of time so it is in hand before surgery day.
Do I need to stay overnight in Heber Springs?
For the three-day plan, we suggest two nights in Heber Springs, so you are not driving back and forth to Little Rock between your records visit, surgery, and bite check. Our patients use the Red Apple Inn on Greers Ferry Lake, the resort option, or the Holiday Inn Express in town, the budget option with a special rate for our patients. Both are about 10 minutes from the office. If you choose sedation for surgery, you will need someone to drive you.
Is the consultation free if I am coming from Little Rock?
Yes. The consultation, including a 3D CBCT scan, is free. Because you live more than an hour away, we can also start with a phone conversation about your history and goals before you make the drive.
Which days of the week should I plan for?
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, so the three-day visit falls on weekdays. Our team will help you choose dates that work around your job and your driver's schedule.
Start with a free consultation
Your consultation includes a 3D CBCT scan and time with Dr. Noland. Coming from Little Rock? We can start with a phone call about your history and goals.
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