I’m Michelle. For years I did the “one tooth at a time” shuffle—root canals (some twice), crowns that snapped, a bridge that clicked like those toy “clackers,” and glue that ran down my throat. I thought full mouth dental implants were way out of my budget… until I did the math.
If I knew then what I know now, I would’ve chosen the long‑term fix first. Here’s what I learned so you don’t make my same mistake.
**Actual NUVIA patient(s) who may have been compensated for sharing their story. Not all those who come in for a consultation are eligible for this treatment. Results may vary in individual cases.
Here’s What “Cheaper” Options Actually Cost Me:
- Repeat work. Crowns that “should last years” fell off within one or two. Root canals didn’t hold and had to be re-done. I kept paying to re‑do the same teeth.
- Time costs: Outside of dental bills I also found myself paying in extra visits, time off work, more meds, and more rides.
- Pain and fear taxes. Those giant numbing needles? I felt them in my bones. Even certain drill sounds at home would trigger me after. That’s a cost too. Not on a bill, but on your life.
- Daily stress. I’d baby one side of my mouth for weeks and chewing was a project. The stress about my teeth also kept me from smiling
- Frustration with my dental bridge: I didn’t know about bone loss back then like I do now. Because I was missing teeth and dealing with bone loss, my dental bridge would get wobbly and I’d have to struggle with messy adhesives.
All of that looked “cheaper” in the moment. But the total was not small. And the smile still didn’t work.
When I finally laid all my dental bills side‑by‑side, plus the time and energy drain, I realized just how expensive it would be to continue getting patchwork fixes for the rest of my life. That’s when I got serious about a permanent solution.
So… How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
First, it’s important to understand that full mouth dental implants are a permanent solution that are designed to be a one and done solution so you don’t keep paying for dental procedures to save failing teeth.
As far as actual cost: it depends on you, your mouth, and your needs. Here’s what actually moves the cost up or down—without tossing out random numbers.
1) How much needs to be restored.
Top arch, bottom arch, or both. A full mouth costs more than one arch. Obvious, but important.
2) The condition of your bone.
If you’ve had missing teeth for years (that was me), you could have bone loss. A good treatment plan takes that into account so your new teeth are strong.
3) The teeth you go home with.
Traditional methods are likely to give you healing teeth (temps) off the bat instead of permanent teeth and can take up to 10+ months before your finals. With Nuvia, I got permanent zirconia teeth in 24 hours. That changed my time cost, my comfort, and honestly—my life.
4) How many offices are involved.
When everything happens in one place—designing your new smile, surgery/anesthesia, the creation of your new teeth in an in‑house lab, and fitting your teeth—you’re not bouncing around the city from an oral surgeon to a dentist over and over. Less running around typically means less time off work, fewer extra “fees,” and fewer delays.
5) Sedation and the clinical team.
I went to sleep for surgery so I didn’t feel a thing. At Nuvia you have a dedicated team (oral surgeon, CRNA, and restorative dentist) so my surgeon wasn’t trying to multi-task between the procedure and monitoring anesthesia . Having a team with years and years of combined experience reassured me that I was in great hands.
6) Redo risk.
This one is big. For me paying once for a lasting smile sure beat “cheap” fixes that break, fall off, or need replacing. It was also important for me to choose to get my new smile from a trusted, experienced provider. I wasn’t about to risk my dental implants failing because I chose someone less experienced who was offering significantly discounted dental implants.
You can look at average costs of dental implants but in the end, if you want actual numbers, you’ll need to first see if you may be a candidate for permanent teeth in 24 hours by taking the 60-second quiz.
You can also grab the Dental Implant Cost Guide for cost comparisons, answers to common cost questions, and information about insurance and financing.
Why I Chose 24‑hour Permanent Zirconia Teeth
Being able to get my permanent teeth in 24 hours was big for me. I went in for surgery, went home, and came back the next day for my permanent 24‑hour teeth. I wasn’t stuck in “healing teeth” for months. Life with kids, work, and everything else kept moving.
Decades old traditional methods may take up to 10+ months while you wear healing teeth. I didn’t want that timeline.
Also, I liked having the comfort of everything happening in one place with an in‑house lab. No bouncing around my city from office to office. That alone saved me time, gas, and headaches.
Why zirconia? While material plays a role in how much a new smile costs, I wanted something that wasn’t going to need to be replaced. Nuvia’s zirconia teeth are designed to last a lifetime with proper care.
How to Make Dental Implants Affordable and Fit a Budget
I was definitely someone who thought dental implants were only for celebrities or people with a ton of money.
I was surprised at how affordable they could be with the financing options Nuvia gave me!
It was also helpful knowing that at Nuvia I was given an all-in-one cost that didn’t change. No hidden fees, no add ons. Everything was included: surgery, anesthesia, the new teeth, the two follow up appointments.
Whatever provider you see– make sure you cover your bases when asking what’s included. I didn’t have hidden fees pop up later. Five years in, zero “gotchas.” I’m grateful for that.
My Smile Before and After Getting New Teeth
I eat steak now. I “savor the flavor” as I put it. I look people in the eye when I talk. That’s my story. I’m not promising your story will be the same but I’ve talked with enough other patients to know that my story is not unique.
If you’re tired of the revolving door of dental fixes, there is another path.
Here’s How You Can Get Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours
Take the 60‑second quiz to see if you may be a candidate for permanent teeth in 24 hours.
The emotional calm I felt once I got my dental implants knowing I would never need a root canal ever again alone made the investment in myself worth it.
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