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You may have already decided to fix your teeth. Now, you’re left to find who to trust, and who will do it right.
When your smile’s on the line — and you’ve already lived through pain, bad dental work, or broken promises — choosing the right provider may feel overwhelming. Most people don’t even realize there’s a difference between having a general dentist place implants… and having a trained oral surgeon do the job.
At Nuvia, you don’t have to wonder about your provider’s experience. Every full arch procedure is performed by an experienced oral surgeon — not someone who “does implants too.” It’s one of the reasons we can deliver permanent teeth safely, and in just 24 hours.
So how can vet out a trustworthy provider vs one with less experience? Here is what you should know.
General Dentist vs Oral Surgeon
What can an oral surgeon do that a general dentist can’t?
Think of it like this: you wouldn’t trust a handyman to rebuild your foundation. You’d call in the structural expert. That’s the difference between a general dentist and an oral surgeon when it comes to full mouth restoration.
General dentists can do a lot — cleanings, fillings, maybe even some implant work if they’ve taken at the very least a weekend course.
Oral surgeons, on the other hand, trained for an additional 4 years beyond dental school specifically in surgery. Advanced procedures, bone grafting, complex extractions — the heavy lifting that makes permanent teeth possible.
At Nuvia, every full arch case starts with an experienced oral surgeon. This is for safety, quality, and a successful procedure.
You won’t be getting a patchwork fix at Nuvia. You’ll get a one and done solution to your dental problems.
Finding an Oral Surgeon: What to Look For — and What to Ask
When it comes to your smile, you don’t want to trust just anyone. You’ll want to be sure your surgeon has experience, isn’t going to cut corners, works with a highly trained team, and can give you the high-quality results you deserve.
Finding a provider who checks all the boxes can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Luckily, by asking these questions, it can make your choice of provider much more clear.
Are They Part of a Full Team, or Working Solo?
First, you’ll want to find out who will be taking care of you during the procedure. You won’t want a doctor trying to multi-task anesthesia and surgery.
At Nuvia, your oral surgeon works alongside a restorative dentist and a CRNA — it’s three providers focused on keeping you safe and creating a smile, custom designed for you.
Do They Have Experience With Full Arch Procedures?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon already has more training in surgical procedures than a general dentist. Oral surgeons complete an additional 4 years of surgical training and residency beyond dental school.
However, asking your provider how many full mouth dental implants they place each year can give you a clear picture of whether this is something they do occasionally — or something they do day in and day out.
Is Your Treatment Happening in Stages, or in 24 Hours?
If your provider mentions healing teeth or months of waiting between steps — they’re likely using outdated methods that were first used decades ago. That’s not the Nuvia process. At Nuvia you will go from surgery to permanent zirconia teeth in just 24 hours.
In a world where you don’t have to suffer through flimsy healing teeth that can crack or break over months, why settle for them?
You can get your final set of zirconia teeth 24 hours after surgery at Nuvia. This means you get a custom designed set of teeth from the very start that are built to last a lifetime with proper care.
Dental Anxiety - How the Right Provider Can Calm Your Nerves
Dental anxiety is real. And if you’ve lived with dental pain or bad experiences in the past, even thinking about walking into another office can stir up dread.
But there is something that can make a significant difference: knowing the person doing your surgery isn't someone who only does a surgery every once in a while — they’re an oral surgeon who does the procedure every day.
They’re someone who’s trained for years specifically in surgical care. Someone who’s seen complex cases, handled tough recoveries, and knows how to navigate the unexpected — not guess their way through it.
It’s okay to be nervous. But when your provider truly knows what they’re doing — and treats you like a person, not just a patient — that fear can fade. You shouldn’t just hope it goes well. You should know you’re in the right hands.
The Surgeon’s Role in Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours
Some people wonder if Nuvia is rushing the process by offering permanent teeth in 24 hours. What most people don’t realize is that the speed of the 24-hour transformation doesn’t come from rushing. It comes from advanced technology, proprietary processes, and an extremely talented team of providers.
Your oral surgeon removes failing teeth, places implants, and ensures everything is positioned for your custom-designed smile — all in one appointment.
The in-house lab then works overnight to create your permanent zirconia teeth.
When it all comes together, you come back the next day to get permanent teeth, not plastic healing teeth.
Done once. Done right.
You’ve waited long enough. Whether fear, money, or frustration held you back in the past— it doesn’t have to anymore. The right oral surgeon won’t just help rebuild your smile — they’ll help you be at ease during the process.
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