“I Almost Had to Drink My Thanksgiving Dinner Through a Straw…”
I’m Ricky. I live on a farm where meat isn’t just food — it’s part of how we live. We eat steak, ribs, and of course, turkey during the holidays.
But when I started looking into getting dental implants, I heard the same discouraging story over and over again. Seven different offices told me I’d be wearing generic, plastic teeth for months. Eating? That would be shakes and liquids. And smiling? Forget about it.
I couldn’t imagine sitting at Thanksgiving with a straw while everyone else carved turkey.
Then I Saw It: “Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours”
I was scrolling on my phone when I saw an ad from Nuvia that stopped me cold. Permanent teeth in 24 hours? That didn’t even seem possible.
I gave them a call, and not long after, I was in their Keller, Texas office. Right from the start, they treated me like more than just a set of teeth. I wasn’t rushed. I was heard.
They explained that Nuvia has an oral surgeon, a CRNA (a certified nurse anesthetist), and a restorative dentist involved in every case. Most places don’t even come close to that level of care — and they definitely don’t send you home with your final smile the next day.
I was ready.
I Ate Thanksgiving Dinner with a Fork — Not a Straw
The day after my procedure, I had real, beautiful teeth in my mouth. Not temps. Not plastic placeholders. These were permanent teeth I could eat with — and smile with.
And when they told me I could eat anything I could cut with a plastic fork? I believed them — and tested it out with turkey, stuffing, and steak.
I didn’t skip out on life. I showed up. Fully.
It Wasn’t Just About the Food
I’d been sick for a long time. I didn’t know it was connected to my teeth, but after the surgery, I felt healthier almost instantly. Like something toxic had been lifted off of me.
My friends and family noticed too. I smiled more. I talked more. I wasn’t hiding anymore. I was just...me again.
Why I Didn’t Wait — And Why You Shouldn’t Either
I thought about putting it off until January. But I realized I’d just be delaying everything I wanted — health, confidence, and peace of mind.
I learned that Nuvia’s implant success rate is 99.1%, higher than the national average. Their team doesn’t cut corners, but they do cut down the wait time thanks to their advanced process.
And if you’re wondering if this really works — I get it. I did too. That’s why they offer a Cost Guide to help you understand what to expect, without any surprises.
Final Thoughts from Me
If you’re thinking about dental implants during the holidays, here’s my honest advice:
Don’t do it… unless you’re going to Nuvia. Then do it as soon as you can.
You deserve to eat your favorite foods. To smile in photos. To feel like yourself again.
Take it from me. I didn’t miss Thanksgiving — I reclaimed it.
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This is why you should not get dental implants during the holidays. While that bird is cooking, let me tell you what happened to me. I went to seven different places, and each one of them had the same story. I was gonna be on a liquid diet. It was gonna take months and months and months for them to get right for me to have anything that I could actually eat with. They were gonna give me something in my mouth that wasn't designed for my mouth or fitted for my mouth and it was like acrylic, like a plastic type material. You see them, they're always, they're called wax try ins, things like that. That wasn't for me. I love food. Being out here on the farm, we eat lots of steak, beef, things like that. Soon we're gonna be eating turkey. That would have led me into past the holidays. I would have still had to been embarrassed and I would have still been limited. I would have probably had to drink my Thanksgiving dinner through a straw. Nobody wanted that. I didn't know what to do. I was at a loss. And while I was sitting in one of these places ready to sign the papers because I had just given up, I was on my phone like everybody else is, and there pops up an ad for Nuvia. And I watched it and I said, in permanent teeth in twenty four hours? So I walked outside and it was raining on me and I punched the buttons and I called that number and it was in Keller, Texas, right up the road from me. They said, I said, I gotta do to make an appointment? I wanna know about this. And they said, if you can be here by noon, we'll see you. So I walked back in and they had the contract ready for me and I said, you know what, I'm going to wait on this and I'll give you a call. I left, got my truck and I drove over to Keller, Texas. I walk in, they knew who I was. They were like, welcome. And it was a great thing for me because I was already doubting and I was already fearful, just like most of you are. Most of you are probably sitting here thinking, what am I gonna do for the holidays? We've already had enough embarrassment, enough shame. We've already had to limit our diet. I got to Nuvia, and they showed me what they were gonna do. They were designing permanent teeth for me in twenty four hours. And they told me that I could eat anything I could cut with a plastic fork, which is a lot of stuff. Most of the stuff I was already eating when I had bad crappy teeth, twenty four hours after surgery. So I was like, this is going to be fantastic. And, so I made the appointment. I went in, we did the surgery. The next day I go and they put these in. It was like a new life, a new life. I'd been sick for years. Didn't think it could be my teeth. The day after surgery, I got up before I went in to get the implants put in, the prosthetic put in, and I could tell my body was healing. I felt better. So whenever the holidays came around, I wasn't afraid to wear an ugly Christmas sweater, you know? And for those of you in my age bracket, y'all can all relate to the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai. So I was just, I was being the Ricky that my family knew before. The food was on the table. And just like many of you, you're out there and you're thinking, can this be true? Can this be real? I don't want to be embarrassed. What am I going to do whenever the holidays come? Most people may not even go to their families. I found out that not only could I go and spend time with my family during the holidays, but I could actually eat the food that was on the table. I know what you're thinking. I had the same thoughts. I'm gonna put this off till January. Keep kicking the can down the road. You got the fear, the anxiety. It's the holiday season. It was the best decision I made. I spent the holidays with friends, family, loved ones, smiling in pictures, eating, enjoying life. My friends and family, they could even tell a difference in me because I was healthier, which made me a lot happier. Like I said at the beginning of this video, you should never, and I mean never, get dental implants before the holidays, unless you're going to Nuvia. The number one question I get, whether it's online or whenever I go places, is how much is this going to cost me? Friends, there's a link in the description. Click that link. It'll take you to a cost guide, and it'll answer all your questions. I made a video two years after I had these. I answer a ton of questions. I address a lot of issues. I show you what my life was like from day zero to the two year mark. And you can see that video right here in this link. That bird should be ready by now. You deserve this.
**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.