Years of Pain and Embarrassment Took a Toll: He Didn’t Want Dentures at 40

For years, Rozay dealt with unbearable tooth pain — headaches, abscesses, and constant discomfort. Eating was a challenge.

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He could only chew on one side, tearing up food with his hands just to get through a meal.

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When it came to going to restaurants or concerts he said he was always “embarrassed because of the missing teeth”. 

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As a professional barber, smiling was part of his job. But instead, he learned to cover his mouth.

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When COVID hit, the mask became his best friend. “[COVID was] the best thing ever for me because you could wear a mask” he admitted.

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But deep down, Rozay knew he couldn’t keep living like that.

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Rozay Knew He Had to Do Something

After years of pain, Rozay finally went to the dentist — hoping for a solution.

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Instead, he was told something that devastated him:

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“You’re going to need dentures.”

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He was only forty. “When you think dentures, you think old age,” Rozay said. “I was just devastated”.

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Still, he tried to accept it. He even went as far as being fitted for a top denture and partial bottom plate.

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But something inside him said there had to be a better way.

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So he prayed — and then one day, scrolling online, he came across an ad for Nuvia Dental Implant Center. He saw the reviews and how people’s lives were being changed in 24 hours. 

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“People are raving about teeth in 24 hours” he remembered. While researching all he could think was, “this can't be possible.”

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The First Step to a New Set of Teeth

Rozay did his research. He read reviews, watched videos, and learned about how Nuvia creates custom zirconia teeth in just 24 hours — while traditional methods may take up to 10+ months.

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Still, he was nervous. “The cost scared me,” he admitted. “And I kept thinking — what if I spend all this money and it doesn’t turn out right?”

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Then, life took a heartbreaking turn. Rozay lost his younger brother. Through that tragedy, the means to finally take care of himself became possible.

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The Day Everything Changed

When Rozay came to Nuvia for his procedure he was taken care of by an oral surgeon, a restorative dentist, a CRNA, and a team of dental professionals. He had his surgery — and just 24 hours later, he was back to receive his brand-new smile.

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He remembers looking at his new smile for the first time, “It was a beautiful moment. Like, you know, tears were shed… It was just like, wow. Now I can really be myself? I can really smile now.”

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He left Nuvia smiling — really smiling — for the first time in decades. Just a few days later, he celebrated his birthday out with friends.

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Life with His New Smile

One year later, Rozay says everything has changed.

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He can eat whatever he wants now: steak, fruit, sticky or chewy foods – anything. “I can chew on or bite on anything, and I feel like invincible”.

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He used to avoid social gatherings; now, he looks forward to them. “I used to feel like everyone was judging me… No one deserves to live like that.”

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Looking Back — and Paying It Forward

When asked if it was worth it, Rozay didn’t hesitate. “No regrets. Not even close. I’d do it again ten times over.”

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He wants others to know that they don’t have to keep living in pain or embarrassment.

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“Do your due diligence…Make sure you get all the information that you need to make an informed decision. But if you wanna use me as an example– I absolutely, would do it, and I would do it with no hesitation, knowing what I know because it's life changing. Nuvia saved my life. I'm here to tell you there's light at the end of the tunnel.”

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