August 8, 2025

Beware the Dangers of Cheap Dental Implants

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Key Points

  • Cheap implants often mean low-quality materials and hidden fees.
  • Working with unqualified or inexperienced providers can lead to pain, failure, or long-term damage.
  • At Nuvia, you get permanent zirconia teeth in 24 hours — done right, with no surprises.

When your teeth are failing, you may be dealing with pain or missing teeth, but that may not be all... Poor oral health often comes with embarrassment, malnutrition, or even anxiety over eating in public or smiling for a photo. 

You want a real solution—something that’s going to last.

So when an ad pops up for “crazy good deal on dental implants,” it’s easy to feel hopeful. Maybe you can finally afford it.

But here’s what most people don’t know until it’s too late:

Cheap dental implants can potentially cost you more in pain, time, and money than you may think.

Let’s break down why that is—and what to look out for before you put your health (and your wallet) at risk.

Where You’ll Find Cheap Dental Implants

If you’ve done any searching about dental implants online, you’ve likely found out that the internet is flooded with rock-bottom prices for dental implants.

Unfortunately, those prices rarely include the full picture.

Maybe you’ve seen offers for “affordable dental implants” in Mexico or overseas. Or maybe a dentist in your own city is advertising unbelievably cheap dental implants. But here’s what those ads usually leave out:

They likely don’t include the cost of anesthesia, bone grafting, or the final teeth that go on the implants.

It isn’t uncommon that dentists advertise low cheap dental implants when they are trying to get more experience with the procedure under their belt. In fact, some dentists simply take a weekend course on dental implants before offering them to patients. Watch out for suspiciously cheap dental implants.

In many cases of cheap dental implants, you’ll get temporary teeth (ones that break easily) while waiting months for the final ones—if they ever get placed at all.

It’s not just international. Even in the U.S., many dentists offer implants as a “side service,” often in an attempt to stay competitive. But that doesn’t mean they have the team, tools, or track record to get it right.

When it comes to something as life-changing as full mouth dental implants, experience matters. A rushed job by an underqualified provider could leave you worse off than when you started.

Why Cheap Dental Implants Are a Mistake

Full mouth dental implants require surgery which means they require precision, planning and surgical expertise.

When you cut corners, you increase the risk of failure, infections, pain—and even permanent damage.

Here’s the truth: not all dental implants are created equal.

Cheap implants often use low-quality materials or off-brand parts that aren’t designed to last. Worse, the person placing them may not be a true surgical expert—especially if you’re overseas or at a budget clinic.

And if things go wrong? You might have to fly back out—or start over somewhere else.

That could potentially mean more time off work, more pain and recovery, and more out-of-pocket expenses.

And here’s the kicker: many bargain clinics don’t offer full anesthesia unless you pay extra. So not only are you gambling with the results, you may be awake for the whole procedure.

Or, you could get your new smile in a clean, comfortable environment where your safety is the top priority.

At Nuvia, you’ll have a team of dental and surgical experts working to give you a high-quality smile that you love. 

You don’t have to worry about your Nuvia team cutting corners or using sub-par materials. And, every Nuvia patient sleeps comfortably during the procedure thanks to a licensed CRNA who provides dental sedation at no extra cost to you. 

Would you rather leave your smile to chance just to save a few bucks or work with experts on dental implants who have a proven 99.13% success rate?

Man smiling before and after getting dental implants

High-Quality Dental Implants Can Still Be Affordable

At this point you may be asking yourself, “if cheap dental implants are so risky, is a new smile totally out of reach?”

Luckily, no. Full mouth dental implants can still be affordable.

There’s no question—getting full mouth implants is an investment. But it doesn’t have to be financially impossible. In fact, 92% of Nuvia patients simply use monthly payment plans to make their new smile a reality.

For more details on how real patients are able to finance and pay for their dental implants, get the dental implant cost guide here.

And once you know it’s within reach, the next question becomes: who do you trust to do it right?

The Nuvia Experience

When it comes to picking the right provider, you want someone with expertise and who will make getting a new smile a good experience. You’ll get both at Nuvia. 

Nuvia has developed a 24-hour process to give you permanent zirconia teeth just one day after surgery—not temporary plastic ones like you’ll get with the common, traditional approach. 

How is this possible? First, Nuvia’s in-house lab works with your restorative dentist to create customized, zirconia teeth overnight. 24 hours after the dental implant procedure, they’re ready to be placed in your mouth– permanently

Not only are you saving yourselves months wearing bulky, healing teeth, you’re also working with a highly experienced team that does full mouth dental implants day in and day out. No “weekend course” doctors here.

  • An oral & maxillofacial surgeon focuses solely on the procedure.
  • A CRNA handles sedation at no added cost to you.
  • A restorative doctor is there to design your treatment plan and new teeth.

Nuvia Teeth Built to Last

You’ve struggled with dental issues long enough. It’s time for a permanent solution, done right, done fast, and built to last. Don’t risk your investment, your future, or your dental health by opting for cheap dental implants. 

In Summary

Cheap dental implants  may seem tempting. But when it comes to your health, your smile, and your future—cheaper isn’t better. It could actually end up hurting you more in the long run.

You’ve waited long enough to feel good about your smile. Don’t risk everything for the potential of a deal that may not last.

With Nuvia, you’re not just hoping for a good outcome—you’re choosing one backed by results. Our full mouth dental implants have a 99.13% success rate, outperforming the national averages reported in large studies (which typically range from 93.3% to 98%)(1). That means you’re in experienced, capable hands—with a team that delivers real, lasting results.

See if you may be a candidate for full mouth dental implants with this 60-second quiz.

Sources

Source: (1) Pjetursson, B. E., Thoma, D., Jung, R., Zwahlen, M., & Zembic, A. (2012). A systematic review of the survival and complication rates of implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) after a mean observation period of at least 5 years. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 23(Suppl 6), 22-38.

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Lucy Steckler

SML MKR

Lucy Steckler manages the website at Nuvia Dental Implant Center. Having spent over a year being involved in dental content creation, she finds purpose in helping individuals find answers to their dental implant questions and learn more about the benefits of permanent teeth in 24 hours.

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