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After suffering through years of failing teeth in remote Alaska, Butch made the decision to get dental implants and change his life forever… But the question remains - If he’s from the middle of nowhere, Alaska, how did he get his new teeth?
Whether you’re also on the outskirts of civilization or don’t have a Nuvia Dental Implant Center in your city, don’t lose hope in getting permanent teeth in 24 hours. Nuvia’s travel program is making it easier and easier to get a Nuvia smile, no matter where you are in the country.
First, let’s look at how Butch got his new smile.
Travelling from Alaska to Salt Lake for Full Mouth Dental Implants
Butch lived in Gustavus, a remote town off the coast of Juneau, Alaska — population: 369. It didn’t have a single dentist.
He’d lived for years with painful, broken teeth. With no nearby care or affordable options, his oral health problems kept getting worse. The nearest city, Juneau, had prices so high they were completely out of reach. Traveling outside the state seemed impossible. And for decades, Butch simply lived with the pain.
Until he discovered Nuvia.
After seeing that Nuvia offered permanent teeth in just 24 hours, Butch knew he had to find out if it was even possible for someone in his situation to qualify.
Even though there wasn’t a Nuvia near him, Butch was able to take the 60-second quiz to see if he was a potential candidate and from there set up a virtual consultation.
Through Nuvia’s virtual consultation, he sent pictures of his mouth, answered a few questions, and found out that he was likely the perfect candidate and he would just need a couple of scans to confirm.
From there, everything was set for Butch to visit Nuvia and get a new smile.
A New Smile in Just 3 Days
Butch flew to Salt Lake City, where he met the team, saw the lab, and knew he was in the right place. When you’re travelling to Nuvia for dental implants, it’s a quick process. Here’s what Butch’s trip looked like:
Day 1: Getting a scan of his mouth and picking out what his new teeth would look like.
Day 2: Getting the dental implants placed by an oral surgeon while he slept comfortably, thanks to his CRNA.
Day 3: Returning to get his permanent teeth placed — not plastic temporaries that patients elsewhere often wear for months.
And just like that, a new smile marked the end of years of pain and embarrassment from poor oral health.
Why Butch Chose Nuvia Over Mexico or Traditional Dentists
Butch had looked into other options before. Mexico seemed like it could be cheaper at first glance — but it would likely require multiple flights and trips, long healing times, and temporary dentures while waiting for final teeth (which he would also have to travel back for). He figured it’d take five or more round trips just to finish treatment.
At Nuvia all it took was one trip to get his permanent teeth.
As for a traditional dentist? Living in rural Alaska, Butch knew he would have to travel for his new smile regardless. He wasn’t about to choose a dentist that uses a traditional approach and get stuck with a bulky set of plastic healing teeth.
He also didn't want to be on a liquid diet like his friend who went to a traditional dentist was.
That wasn’t going to work.
Butch needed one trip, a one and done solution. One that actually gave him back his life — without endless appointments, healing in plastic, or months of misery on a liquid diet.
With Nuvia, he got exactly what he wanted from the start – a set of permanent teeth. And he got it in 24 hours.
Hear about how it’s going now from Butch himself:
*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.
You Don’t Have to Live Nearby to Get a Life-Changing Smile
Whether you live in rural Alaska, small-town Midwest, or just a few hours from the nearest Nuvia center, distance doesn’t have to stop you.
Here’s how Nuvia’s travel process works:
- Start by taking the 60-second quiz to see if you may be a candidate for full mouth dental implants.
- Send in a scan: If you have access to a 3D dental scan locally, Nuvia can use that. If not, they’ll schedule it for you once you arrive.
- Make one trip: If you’re an eligible candidate, you’ll visit your chosen Nuvia center for surgery and return the next day to get your permanent teeth.
No bouncing between offices, no plastic healing teeth, and no months-long treatment plans.
Is Travelling and Getting Dental Implants Worth the Cost?
Full mouth dental implants are an investment. And when you add travel into the equation, it’s normal to wonder if it’s really worth it.
But here’s the truth: many people spend years putting their needs on the backburner thinking they are saving money. However, they usually end up paying for it in other ways — constant dental work that doesn’t last, meals they can’t enjoy, and a smile they’re afraid to show.
With Nuvia, you’re not just paying for dental implants. You’re investing in yourself and in a set of permanent teeth that are designed to last a lifetime with proper care.
And even with travel, many patients discover that the all-in cost is still comparable — or even better — than what they were quoted locally. Plus, Nuvia’s all-inclusive pricing and financing options make dental implants much more affordable than many people think.
In the end, getting new teeth isn’t just a financial decision. It’s a life decision.
The real cost is staying stuck with failing teeth and patch-work fixes. And if one trip can give you a real, permanent solution — it’s a trip worth taking.
Ready to See If You’re a Candidate?
If you’ve been putting this off because of the cost, the distance, or the fear of going through it all… you’re not alone. But the first step is simple — and you don’t have to leave your home to take it.
Start with the 60-second quiz below to find out if you may be eligible for permanent teeth in just 24 hours.
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