When I decided to get dental implants, I was at the end of my rope.
I wasn’t trying to get a perfect smile or anything fancy — I just wanted the pain to stop. I was tired of emergency room visits, antibiotics, abscesses, and feeling like I couldn’t face people anymore. My job puts me face-to-face with others, and honestly, I just didn’t feel comfortable being seen.
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So when I learned that Nuvia could give me permanent teeth in 24 hours, that changed everything for me.
I’d watched a coworker go through the traditional implant process somewhere else — broken plastic temps, months of waiting, constant adjustments — and I knew I didn’t want that. If I was going to do this, I wanted it done right, and I wanted it done by people who do this every single day.
And for the most part, that’s exactly what happened.
Within 24 hours of surgery, I had my permanent teeth. I smiled in the mirror and honestly felt like a lifetime of trauma had been lifted off my back. It was pure joy. Everything went smoothly… until about four months later.
That’s when I experienced something no one ever wants to think about after years of dental anxiety: a problem with one of my dental implants.
The Moment I Noticed a Sign of Dental Implant Failure
One morning while using my water flosser, I felt a sharp pain on the upper left side. It caught my attention because I hadn’t felt anything like that during healing. At first, I tried to brush it off — healing can be a roller coaster, right?
But when it happened again, I knew something wasn’t right.
I was scared. I won’t sugarcoat that.
My mind went straight to, “What if this didn’t work for me? What if it was too good to be true?” And I think a lot of people worry about that when they hear stories about dental implant failure.
Here’s the thing most people don’t realize: even though dental implants are extremely successful, no medical procedure on Earth is 100%. Nationally, implant success rates are around 90–95%. At Nuvia, that number is even higher — 99.1%. But that still means there’s a very small fraction of cases where something needs attention.
What matters isn’t pretending that never happens. What matters is how it’s handled.
What Nuvia Did — And Why It Matters
The moment I called Nuvia and explained what I was feeling, they didn’t hesitate. They got me in immediately. X-rays were taken. Doctors reviewed my case together.
That’s when they explained what was happening.
Out of the five implants placed on my upper arch, one implant wasn’t integrating properly with the bone. This wasn’t because anyone did anything wrong. I had years of infection before surgery, and in one area, the bone quality just wasn’t ideal. That’s something you can’t always fully see on scans — sometimes it only becomes clear once healing progresses.
Here’s the important part: My oral surgeon had already planned for this possibility.
He had placed an extra implant as a precaution because he does this procedure day in and day out and knows what to look for. When that one implant showed signs of trouble, they addressed it the same day.
No panic, no blame, no extra charges, and no loss of my new teeth.
They removed the implant, cleaned the area, grafted where needed, and sent me home with my permanent teeth still in my mouth. The relief was immediate — the discomfort was gone, and once again, I knew I was in the right hands.
What I Learned About Avoiding Implant Failure
After going through this, I learned a lot — and I think this is important for anyone considering implants.
Most dental implant failures happen due to things like:
- Smoking or tobacco use
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Poor bone quality from prior infection
- Inadequate oral hygiene
- Lack of expert surgical experience
That’s why who you choose to place your implants matters so much.
At Nuvia, my implants were placed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, not a general dentist who occasionally places implants. There was also a restorative dentist and a full clinical team involved in creating my permanent teeth. Experts with different areas of focus worked together, communicated, and knew my case so there was never any confusion.
That level of coordination is a huge reason their success rate is so high — and why, even in rare situations like mine, the outcome can still be a success.
Three Years Later — Why I’m Still a Success Story
Today, it’s been over three years since that moment. I have zero issues. No pain. No instability. My teeth feel natural — like they’ve always been mine.
And honestly? That experience didn’t make me regret choosing Nuvia. It did the opposite.
It showed me that choosing the right provider isn’t about avoiding problems entirely — it’s about having a team that knows exactly what to do if something unexpected comes up.
I didn’t pay anything extra. I wasn’t left worrying. I wasn’t abandoned once the surgery was over. They stood behind their work, and they stood by me.
Just because one implant didn’t integrate doesn’t mean I’m a failed patient. I’m still part of the 99.1% success story.
If You’re Worried About Dental Implant Failure
I get it. I was there. But if there’s one thing I hope you take from my story, it’s this:
Dental implants are incredibly successful — especially when placed by experts who do this every single day. And when you choose a provider with systems, experience, and accountability like Nuvia, you’re not just choosing implants. You’re choosing peace of mind.
Three years later, I still have my smile, I still have my life back, and I’d make the same decision again — without hesitation.
If you’re considering permanent teeth in 24 hours and want to know what it might look like for you, take the 60-second quiz or download the cost guide to learn more.
You deserve to feel confident that you’re in the right hands.
**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.
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