When you’re living with bad teeth, it’s not just about looks. It’s about the pain, the missed moments, the constant worry when you eat, laugh, or even just smile.
For years, I kept kicking the can down the road, thinking I’d "deal with it later." One of the biggest reasons? Cost.
I grew up watching my parents get dentures because that’s all they could afford. They hated them — they barely wore them — and I didn’t want that to be my future too. But dental implants seemed so far out of reach.
Today, after nearly 1,000 days of living with my full set of dental implants from Nuvia, I can tell you — the investment was worth it. And it was a lot more affordable (and life-changing) than I thought it would be.
If you’ve asked “how much is a full set of dental implants?” — and if it’s even possible for you — you’re in the right place. I’m sharing what I wish someone would have told me back when I was still struggling.
Check out my podcast with Sharanna (another dental implant patient) where we talk about how we both made it happen:
*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.
How Much is a Full Set of Dental Implants Based on These Factors
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for dental implants — and that was one thing I learned quickly.
Here’s what can affect the cost:
- How many arches you need: I needed a full set of dental implants — both lower and upper implants. Sharanna, who I sat down with for the podcast, only needed her upper set.
- The health of your jawbone: If you’ve lost a lot of bone, it might change your treatment plan.
- Your personalized treatment: Nuvia didn’t just hand me a cookie-cutter solution. They measured everything — bone density, face structure, bite alignment — to create teeth made just for me.
- Anesthesia and Surgery: Some places wanted me to be awake while they ripped out my teeth. No thanks. At Nuvia, I was fully asleep with dental sedation, with a dedicated CRNA there just to watch over me. At Nuvia, anesthesia wasn’t even an additional cost.
One thing that doesn’t play a role in cost at Nuvia - how fast you get your new teeth. Nuvia gave me my permanent teeth in just 24 hours. No temporary dentures. No waiting for months. No adjusting to a bulky set of temporary teeth only to readjust to finals months down the road.
Breaking Down the Investment (And Why It Was Worth It)
When I first heard the number, yeah, it made my heart race a little. Like I said on the podcast, I’m not rich. But Nuvia had flexible financing options. I was able to set up a plan that fit my life — and honestly, it was way cheaper than the years of patchwork dentistry I had been paying for before.
I also realized something: This wasn’t just about teeth. It was about my confidence and my health.
Before my dental implants, I woke up sick nearly every morning. I battled constant infections. Doctors even thought my cancer had come back — that’s how bad it was. Turns out, a lot of it was caused by my rotting teeth.
The day they took my bad teeth out, I could feel my body starting to heal. You can’t put a price on that.
Getting Your Cost Estimate on Your Full Set of Dental Implants
Everyone’s journey is different — but you don’t have to stay stuck wondering. Nuvia makes it super simple with the free Dental Implant Cost Guide.
You’ll get cost comparisons, details about financing options and answers to all the top cost questions, not vague promises.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent way too long feeling embarrassed, hiding your smile, or just surviving on soft foods because you couldn’t chew right.
Maybe you’ve been thinking: "I’ll fix it later." Friend, later turns into years. Years turn into regret.
I’m here to tell you — you’re not stuck. You deserve to live fully, to smile without hesitation, to eat what you love. And you don’t have to be a millionaire to do it.
If you’re ready for a new future of oral health and loving your smile, take the 60-second quiz to see if you may be eligible for permanent teeth in 24 hours.
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