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Two years later, Chris is sharing his honest thoughts about his smile restoration with dental implants. Not only does he reflect on the benefits of his new teeth, he also shares what the worst parts have been.
If you’re looking for a permanent replacement for missing or failing teeth, you won’t want to miss what Chris has to say about his permanent, zirconia teeth.
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Top 3 Worst Parts of His Smile Restoration with Dental Implants
You may be familiar with all the life changing benefits of a smile restoration - but what are the downsides? Here are Chris’ top 3 worst parts of his experience getting dental implants.
#3 - “You’re Going to Talk Funny for a While”
One of the unexpected challenges Chris encountered was adjusting to speaking with his new teeth. This worried him because he didn’t want people thinking he had temporary dentures.
After the procedure, he noticed a slight lisp and found himself relearning how to pronounce certain words and syllables.
This phase was temporary, and while it required some patience, Chris is quick to assure anyone that the outcome was worth it. "For what these things have done to my self-confidence and my life, I would have dealt with the lisp a lot longer if I had to."
After adjusting to the new teeth, Chris shares, “I'm speaking now as good as I spoke before. Actually, even better”
#2 - Swelling and Healing After the Smile Restoration Procedure
“Now bad number two, your face is gonna be swollen quite a bit after you get all them teeth pulled, but it doesn't take long to get back to normal”
Post-surgery swelling is another common issue that Chris also experienced.
Following the extraction of his old teeth and the placement of the implants, his face was noticeably swollen. However, Chris found that the discomfort was less severe than he expected.
"They sent me home with medication, and before I knew it, I was back at Nuvia getting my permanent teeth within 24 hours." The healing process, though challenging, is temporary, and the results are transformative.
#1 - Smoking Can Disqualify You
For smokers, undergoing a smile restoration with dental implants comes with an added concern.
Chris emphasizes the importance of quitting smoking to protect your implants. Nicotine can damage the bone and implant, potentially leading to complications or even disqualification from the procedure.
"Every day that you wait, you could be losing bone in your jaw," he warns.
Although the need to quit smoking can add some difficulty to the process, Chris strongly advises taking the needed steps to get new teeth.
“I'm here to tell you from my own experience that it was an investment well worth it”
Cost of a Smile Restoration
Like others, Chris was curious about the cost of dental implants.
He mentions that this is difficult to find online because similar to how a mechanic can’t give an estimate for repairs without seeing the car, Nuvia’s oral surgeons need to take a look at a patient’s mouth and jawbone in order to gage the complexity of the patient’s situation and what the cost will be.
However, you can get an idea of what dental implants might cost, factors that impact it, how the cost compares to temporary solutions, and information about financing plans in the Dental Implant Cost Guide.
Download a Copy of the Dental Implant Cost Guide
This guide is especially useful in comparing the cost of dental implants to other temporary solutions for missing teeth.
Placing dental implants does require surgery which can lead to a higher initial cost; however, unlike other methods of replacing missing teeth, dental implants are designed to last a lifetime with proper care.
This means that you won’t have the same recurring replacement and repair costs that temporary solutions like dentures may have. (Those can stack up!)
What He Loves About His Smile Restoration
Despite some of the temporary challenges, Chris is thrilled with the results of his smile restoration. Here are the top benefits he enjoys:
#3 - Freedom to Eat Anything He Wants
“With these teeth, it doesn't matter what I eat”
Before his implants, Chris struggled to eat certain foods, like steak or corn on the cob. Now, he can enjoy all his favorite meals without any restrictions.
"These implants are actually stronger than my original teeth," he says, emphasizing how life-changing the procedure has been for him.
#2 - The Smile Restoration Turnaround - Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours
One of the most remarkable aspects of Chris's experience was the quick turnaround time. He received his permanent teeth just 24 hours after having his dental implants placed.
Traditional methods of dental implants may take up to 10+ months of wearing temporary teeth, returning for fitting visits, and being given wax try-in dentures. Chris was able to skip all of this by coming to Nuvia and getting his permanent teeth in 24 hours.
He especially loves that his dental implants are a permanent solution to the dental problems he had before.
“It's been a game changer for me. I sleep better at night. It's done wonders for my self confidence, and I got it all in twenty four hours”
Benefits of a Smile Restoration with Dental Implants
Outside of the top 3 things Chris loves about his dental implants (keep reading to see #1!), there are many other benefits that patients enjoy. Here are just a few more:
- Avoid the discomforts and drawbacks of dentures (and save yourself from needing to replace and repair them every so often!)
- Getting dental implants at Nuvia means no liquid-only diet! You can begin enjoying a soft food diet immediately after getting your new teeth.
- Enjoy both oral health and improved general health. Poor oral health can lead to bone loss in teeth and the jaw, modified diets that may be less nutritious, and other diseases linked to periodontal disease.
- Your team at Nuvia includes an oral surgeon who places the implants, a restorative dentist who works to create your new smile, and CRNA who manages the general anesthesia during your implant procedure. You can rest assured that you’re in the skilled hands of a dedicated team as opposed to one provider who may have to divide their focus between all of these tasks.
- With full mouth dental implants you’ll never have to worry about a root canal, a crown, or getting a filling ever again.
- Live your best life without having to worry about your teeth.
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#1 - Self Confidence
For Chris, the biggest transformation has been in his self-confidence.
Before getting implants, he avoided smiling in photos, but now, he can’t stop grinning. "I never smiled. Every picture of me before I got these implants, my mouth is closed with a goofy little half smile. Now I smile as big as I can at the camera, and people notice."
Restoring his smile has had a profound impact on his life, allowing him to enjoy every moment fully.
