If you’re considering dental implants, chances are you’ve wondered:
- What is recovery really like?
- Will I struggle to eat and talk?
- Is it going to be painful?
The truth is, the best way to know what to expect after dental implant surgery is to hear from people who have actually gone through it.
That’s exactly why two brothers, Eric and Dan, shared their story about what it was like getting full-mouth dental implants at Nuvia.
They sat down to talk about what life has been like after their surgery, the challenges they faced, and the unexpected benefits they’ve experienced since getting their permanent zirconia teeth in just 24 hours.
You won’t want to miss them tell their first-hand experiences.
*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.
What to Expect After Dental Implant Surgery: The First Few Weeks
There is a lot of healing that happens during the first few weeks after dental implant surgery. Patients frequently have questions about what’s normal and what’s not.
Keep in mind that every person is different and may respond to treatment differently. However, Dan and Eric’s conversation about the first few weeks provides some valuable insight:
Healing and Swelling: What’s Normal?
Eric and Dan both mentioned the swelling. For most patients, swelling is part of the process.
They explained how swelling can sometimes lead to adjustments being needed at the 4 month follow up appointment.
"When you first have [the teeth] put in, your gums are still swollen. And once they recede back to their natural position, you'll have a gap between the teeth and your gum." – Eric
Additionally, like any surgery, some swelling and manageable discomfort are normal in the first few days.
However, many patients are surprised at how little discomfort they actually experience—especially compared to years of dental issues, infections, or denture struggles.
Pro Tip: Follow the aftercare instructions you’ll get from your Nuvia team. Use ice packs, and take any prescribed medication as directed. Most patients feel significantly better within a few days and fully healed within a few months.
Talking and Eating: Adjusting to a New Smile
After years of poor dental health, multiple missing teeth, or even no teeth at all, there is bound to be an adjustment period after getting a brand new smile.
Speaking Clearly Takes a Little Practice
Eric, who has had his dental implants longer than Dan, pointed out that Dan was getting used to talking with his new teeth.
This adjustment period can result in a slight lisp, a faint whistle, or pronunciation mistakes while talking. Eric noted that Dan, who was still in his first few months of healing, had a slight whistle when he spoke.
Whistles or lisps are common but go away quickly as your tongue adjusts to new teeth. Some patients even use practice speech exercises to speed up the adjustment period.
Eating Is Different
One of the most common concerns about what to expect after dental implant surgery is how eating will change.
Many patients with missing or failing teeth find themselves needing to eat very carefully, or limit their diet to soft foods due to tooth pain or dentures without much bite force. Getting a new set of teeth that can chew through the toughest food takes some getting used to.
Right after patients get their permanent teeth, they can begin using them on a soft food diet (anything you can cut with a plastic fork). This is just during the initial healing period while the dental implants fuse with the jawbone.
While the first few months require a soft-food diet , after your four-month checkup, you’re likely to be cleared to eat whatever you want.
Eric shared what he first ate after he was cleared, “I went straight to the store and bought the biggest steak I could find, and I cooked it, and I ate steak right away”.
Dan, whose dental implants are still very new, plans on doing the same after his 4 month follow up appointment.
Although some patients may not look forward to a soft food diet, the truth is, many patients struggled to eat prior to getting their new teeth. For these individuals, even a soft food diet offers more variety compared to what they were able to eat prior.
Pro Tip: Focus on soft foods like eggs, pasta, fish, and cooked vegetables for the first few months. Once your implants fully fuse with your bone, you’ll be back to eating steak, crunchy apples, and even nuts without a second thought.
Dental Implant Maintenance: How Hard Is It?
If you’re worried that dental implant aftercare will be complicated, Dan has some reassuring words:
"It's pretty much the same thing as when you're brushing your teeth. You just brush a little higher. You just brush your gums as well. And then you can also water pick if you get something caught between. It's nothing complicated. It's pretty simple. It actually is to me, it's simpler than when I was just brushing my teeth", says Dan.
Dan and Eric also love that unlike natural teeth, zirconia teeth don’t stain or decay. This means no more cavities, no more root canals, and no more painful extractions.
Pro Tip: Brush twice a day, use a Waterpik, and keep up with regular checkups. That’s it!
Why They Chose Permanent Teeth in 24 Hrs Over Dentures or Traditional Dental Implants
Many people considering dental implants wonder if dentures might be a cheaper or easier option. But Dan and Eric made it clear: they would NEVER go back to dentures.
"I would not want dentures because they're just too much pain. They take too long to get. I would just rather have permanent teeth." – Dan
Eric agreed, sharing his experience with a local dentist who uses the traditional approach to dental implants:
"I went to my local dentist, and it was gonna take them nine months. And I would have to wear temporary dentures before I could actually get my permanent teeth, and they wanted to charge me sixty five thousand dollars…That’s a hard no."
With Nuvia’s Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours, they avoided:
- Messy adhesives
- Loose, slipping dentures
- Months of waiting in temporary teeth before getting a permanent set
Instead, they walked out of Nuvia with a fixed, custom set of zirconia teeth in just 24 hours.
Is Nuvia Too Good to Be True?
One of the most common concerns people have is: “How is this even possible? It sounds too good to be true.”
Eric had the same thought at first:
"I did lots of research… I was able to look at different videos, go to Nuvia’s website, talk to the doctors there when I'm at the appointment if I have any questions that I would have. I mean, their staff is amazing at answering and giving you all the information you need to make an educated decision."
His daughter, Jocelyn, even shared her perspective on if she thought Nuvia was too good to be true saying “It’s worth the whole process”.
She loves what a new smile has done for her dad, “the difference between him back then and him now with his brand new teeth, it's just amazing. He's so much happier”.
For Dan, getting permanent teeth in 24 hours was an easy decision after seeing his brother go through it first.
"I didn't really have to be skeptical because Eric had already gone through it. So it was really simple for me. It was all, ‘when do I wanna get it done’”.
What to Expect After Dental Implant Surgery: Final Thoughts
If you’re struggling with failing teeth, pain, or dentures that don’t fit right, full mouth dental implants could be the best decision you ever make.
Eric put it best, "You forget how powerful a smile is to someone until you lose your smile due to a dental issue."
If you’re ready to get your smile back, take the 60-second quiz and see if you may be a candidate for Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours.
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