Before Nuvia, I Was Terrified to Even Make the Call
When I first heard that Nuvia could give you permanent teeth in just 24 hours, my reaction was,
“How could they do this? Is that even real?"
I’d been watching people online talk about their new smiles. Not ads, not polished commercials—real people telling real stories. Still, part of me didn’t believe it could happen for me.
For years, my teeth had been breaking down. I’d lost several, and the ones I had left were weak. I host a podcast, so I’m talking all the time—and every time I smiled or spoke, I felt that insecurity deep in my gut.
Then one day, one of my remaining teeth fell out while I was eating. That was my breaking point. I told myself, “Alvin, you’ve run out of options. It’s time.”
But even then, making the decision to take the eligibility quiz was the hardest part.
Fear #1: What If I’m Not a Candidate?
Before I ever stepped into a Nuvia office, I took the quiz on their website.
One line stopped me cold: “If you are a candidate…”
My heart dropped. What if I wasn’t? What if there was no plan B?
That five minutes waiting to hear the doctor’s decision felt like forever. And then—I heard the words that changed everything:
“You are a candidate.”
Right then, every fear I had turned into hope.
Fear #2: What If It Hurts?
Let me be honest—I was expecting pain. I’d seen friends go through regular dental implant surgeries that took months and caused swelling, soreness, and long recovery times.
But with Nuvia… it was nothing like that.
They gave me clear instructions, medication to prepare, and treated me with such care. I hardly remember the surgery, I didn’t feel a thing.
Even afterward, I iced my face every 20 minutes like they told me to, and I followed every rule. By the time I flew home that Friday—less than a week later—I still hadn’t felt a single ounce of pain.
And yes, 24 hours later, I had my permanent teeth. Not temporary ones. The real deal.
Fear #3: What If They Don’t Look Right?
Another big fear that was on my mind before getting my new teeth. I worried, “What if I come out looking completely different?”
Truth is—I did look different. But in the best way possible.
When I first saw my new smile, I said out loud, “These are my Rolls Royces.” And that’s still what I call them.
I picked them myself, the color and shape. And when I looked in the mirror, it wasn’t just new teeth—it was the start to a new life.
Fear #4: What If It’s Too Good to Be True?
Before I went through it, I thought the same thing you’re probably thinking right now: Can something this fast really be this real?
But I’m here to tell you:
What they say is what they do.
From start to finish, everything Nuvia promised—they delivered. The care, the precision, the follow-up—it’s all real.
Nuvia’s team includes board-certified oral surgeons and CRNAs who perform these life-changing transformations every day. And it’s all done with a level of professionalism that still amazes me.
How My Life Changed After Nuvia
Since getting my new smile, everything feels different.
- My health: I’ve lived with HIV for 35 years. The medications weakened my gums, but fixing my dental health helped me regain overall wellness.
- My confidence: My podcast ratings have gone up. I smile on camera again. People see the real me.
- My relationships: I even met someone who told me, “I reached out because of your smile.”
And let’s be real—the first time I bit into a crispy piece of chicken again after over a year… I almost cried.
It’s the little things—like celery, like burgers, like laughing without covering your mouth—that make this worth everything.
No Regrets—Only Gratitude
Six months later, I still have the same strong, beautiful, reliable teeth. I care for them like they’re gold, because to me, they are.
I floss after meals, use my Waterpik, and keep every follow-up appointment. But most importantly—I smile. Every single day.
If you’re scared, I get it. I was too. But I promise—when you find the right team, the fear can turn into freedom.
Ready for a New Smile? Here’s Where to Start
If you’ve been putting this off because you’re scared, don’t let fear decide for you.
Take the same 60-second quiz I did to see if you may be a candidate. That’s how my journey started—and it could be how yours begins too.
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