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The Truth I Needed to Hear
I used to wonder if I’d ever really smile again.
Not the polite, tight-lipped kind of smile you give in photos when you’re trying to hide something… but the real kind. The one that reaches your eyes.
When you’ve lost teeth — or when your smile has slowly become a source of shame instead of joy — it starts to chip away at everything. Your confidence, your health, even your sense of you.
So when I first heard about Nuvia’s 24-hour permanent teeth, I was curious — but also skeptical. I’d researched implants for years. Most places told me I’d spend up to ten months in temporary dentures before getting my final teeth.
That would mean ten months of waiting, ten months of hiding, and ten months of pretending I actually had teeth.
As a professional trainer — someone who’s on camera, presenting to people every day — that just wasn’t an option.
So when I learned Nuvia could give me my permanent zirconia teeth in just 24 hours, I thought, if this is real, it could change everything.
**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.
Surgery Day: Facing My Fear
I’ll be honest — I’ve had a dental phobia since I was a little girl. Just the sound of a drill could send me spiraling.
But Nuvia was different. From the consultation to the smile design and the procedure itself, I saw the same smiling faces. I met people who made me feel safe — who answered my questions and didn’t rush me.
When the day finally came for my surgery, I didn’t feel fear. I felt peace.
A CRNA placed my IV, told me to count backwards, and the next thing I knew… I was waking up. No pain at all.
Twenty-Four Hours Later: My New Smile
The next morning, I came back to Nuvia to get my new teeth and they handed me a mirror.
It was incredible. I’ll never forget that moment of seeing my beautiful new smile for the first time. The teeth felt a little heavy at first — my mouth was used to having much less teeth and I had to adjust after being without so many teeth for so long — but it wasn’t uncomfortable and it didn’t last long.
I had to re-learn how to enunciate my words, even how to sing again.
For years, I’d only seen pain in my smile. Suddenly, there was light. I remember looking in the mirror and thinking, Is this really me?
It took a couple of weeks before I could truly believe it.
What Healing Really Looked Like
I didn’t feel much pain after surgery — just pressure. As long as I followed my provider’s instructions, took my medications on time, and iced regularly, I was fine.
The only “ouch” moment came when I got a little too confident and tried to eat scrambled meat too early. Let’s just say it ended with me back at Nuvia the next day laughing with the team as they flushed everything out since it was early enough that I wasn’t supposed to waterpik on my own.
Lesson learned: follow the food list.
Now, I can eat anything.
Steak, croutons, peanuts — my very favorite. I hadn’t had those in years. I even posted a video of myself eating Flaming Hot peanuts for the first time, I was so excited.
It’s the little things, you know?
Was It Worth the Cost?
I’ll say it straight: no one has this kind of money lying around.
That was my biggest hesitation. But I learned Nuvia offers financing right there in the consultation. The process was simple, clear, and honest — no hidden fees, no surprise bills later, just all-in-one pricing.
My payments go directly to the lender, and everything (yes, including anesthesia) was already covered upfront.
And let me tell you — every single payment is worth it.
Because when you wake up every morning, eat whatever you want, smile without thinking, and feel your confidence coming back — you realize this wasn’t an expense. It was an investment in your life.
For more on dental implant cost, you can check out Nuvia’s Dental Implant Cost and Information Guide here.
A Smile That Gave Me My Health Back
Before my surgery, I had no idea how much my missing teeth were affecting my body.
Because I only had front teeth left, I was swallowing food in chunks — never chewing it properly. I had indigestion, discomfort, even developed an umbilical hernia because my body couldn’t process food right.
Now? All of that is gone.
It’s amazing what happens when your body can finally do what it’s supposed to do — chew, digest, and heal.
The Confidence I Didn’t Know I’d Lost
People who’ve known me my whole life can’t even tell I had my teeth done. That’s how natural they look.
And as someone who was always conscious of her smile — to go from that, to people stopping me just to say, “Your smile is beautiful”… it changes you.
I still smile the same way I always have — the difference is, now I smile with confidence instead of insecurity.
So, Are My Dental Implants Still Worth It?
Every single day, I’m thankful.
Even with the cost. Even with the small adjustments in the beginning. Even with the learning curve of new teeth.
I would do it a million times over.
Because I didn’t just get my teeth back — I got my life back. My health, my confidence, my smile… and the joy of being able to share that with my husband and kids.
This wasn’t just a cosmetic change. It was finally choosing myself and my health.
If you’re sitting there wondering if it’s worth it — it is.
Take the quiz to see if you may be eligible. Go for the consultation. Ask the questions. It’s all worth it to be able to look in the mirror one day and finally see you again.
I promise — you’ll never regret choosing yourself.
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