Dr. Golpa's G4

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! I'm finally not feeling the intense pressure from the swelling (grafting). I'm now on the other side of the healing & on my road to recovery-for good! No more worries about where to go, about surgery, about not having a smile. I'm eating real food since losing my smile in Mexico. Actually enjoyed popcorn last night.

That's great!! I hate the feeling of the food getting under the bridges so every time I eat I go do the waterpick and then i'm good to go. Did you check out Dr Golpa from the very beginning or did you think Cancun was just cheaper all around? I give you so much credit for going alone. I am a very independent person and had my husband and Son with me. It's a good thing I did because I don't do well with any type of anesthesia. It takes a while for it to get out of y system.

I had not heard of Dr. Golpa until afterwards. I didn't know a lot about All in 4 & in fact had not ever heard the words prior to this last summer. When my dentist told me my remaining teeth couldn't be saved & said the words All in 4. I went into panic mode. I NEVER thought I'd have to lose all my teeth. When getting an estimate in LV for $30,000 for upper bridge only-I became a robot going through the motions of finding some survival after losing teeth for a price I could live with. No teeth I could live with. I'm hypersensitive & know having dentures would drive me absolutely insane. And in fact what I received from Mexico was healing dentures that I could take out which I did every night. I'm not a very disciplined person and know my shortfalls and shortcomings and what I canning can't live with. Once I had started researching the Cancun Doctor and thought that I found a well-qualified well licensed all-knowing in this procedure Doctor I just became focused on a task and no one could lead me in any other direction unfortunately. I thought I was being brave LOL after day three when I saw my face my bravery kind of went out the door and I did all a lot of hysterical crying must been unusual for people in resource to hear somebody in the next room crying their eyes out. Then once again I just went into what was like a dream state and just went through all the requests of the clinic to come and go as they requested and get the treatments and eventually my teeth and get back home after being delayed for 13 days I felt like a trapped animal. It truly was a mental nightmare. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad for other people but with my chronic illness, a mental breakdown that I had about 16-17 years ago, my mental capacity, anxiety isn't very healthy. I'm starting to get food under now, but not much because of swelling. It does feel awful. Worse, my tongue won't fit down that far now?? What's that about? My teeth are a little to big. I need them to be smaller overall in appearance, just a little & a little bit of over bite. I like that look, it's been mine for 65 years. I hope they can work this out for me. Also, the top has to much bulk for me. So I'm going to sleep them if they please can take it down some. My body went into a electrical nightmare after this last surgery. My O2 sats dropping & Blood pressure being crazy sent my body into a full blown fibromyalgia flare with continuous anxiety attacks. It took me a week to figure out what was going on. I'm taking my precious xanax to regulate & keep the panic attacks at bay. I say precious because no one prescribes this for me anymore, so the few I have are or my sanity/wait for my poor husbands sanity. LOL I'd love to start a forum for all Dr. Golpa's patients to share their experiences, their challenges, even things like using the water pik or the floss for the first time. I'm thinking about something maybe through YouTube or FB live? I'll have to give it more thought & talk to Dr. G about it. Some good needs to come out of my experiences, I'd love it to be helping others. I love doing that. Yours was in August? No pictures though? That anesthesia is rough! That's another reason we need to stay in the states. You've seen my video from Dr. G's & my YouTube videos? I made a few from this surgery as well. Even with no teeth! Ugh Let's keep in touch!

What is your youtube name? Id love to see your videos I have not posted any pictures or reviews because until I go back at the end of October and get the few fixes I want I am still very self conscious. I think my top teeth need to be a tiny bit shorter as well and my lip is totally not the lip I had before. My mouth looks drawn and I didn't have that previously. I'msure they can fix that. The bottoms are crooked and Dr Anderson at the Dallas office is already planning on remaking them. I have total confidence in them. I had my surgery 8/15 and flew home 8/18. I had no bruising or pain (thankfully) and never even needed the pain pills. I just used Tylenol. I found out about Dr Golpa when I knew that I could never wear dentures due to a horrible gag reflex. I knew I would be miserable and depressed. When I started researching alternatives that's when I read about Dr Golpa. Im a research person and everything I do I spend hours and hours researching. Hopefully you'll get everything sorted out and before you know it you will have a gorgeous smile and everything else will be a distant memory. I have read that some people have had great results in Cancun with their teeth but for me, I would not go there.

I just looked and saw your video on Dr Golpas site and you look beautiful!!! I found your youtube videos and I wish I could reach in and hug you. So sorry you had to go through that. How scary. Im glad you found Dr Golpa! Blessings and prayers for you <3

Oh the doctor in Dallas office is not dr golpa? How many years experiences of all on 4 or G4 does dr Anderson have ? Thanks so much

I'm not familiar with his Dallas office. I know it's his name, his technique. I am corresponding with someone who has been treated by the Dallas office. Loves the doctor & is happy with her progress.

Dr Anderson trained with Dr Golpa for 5 years in the Dallas office. When I called the LV Location originally I spoke to Carlos and he assured me that I would be in great hands with Dr Anderson. Dr Golpa had been traveling back and forth between both offices. Most of the time in the LV office it is not Dr Golpa doing the surgery. I think he had 2 dentists there . He oversees everything. I read on his website that if you specifically want him to do it all then it is $5000 more. I can't say either way if it is true. I picked Dallas because I trusted that Dr Golpa would not send a dentist to run his Dallas office that he did not have total faith in. It was also 2 hours closer for the flight.

Dr Golpa does the complex cases in LV only and his price starts at $42,500 now and may incur additional charges for sinus lifts, bone grafts and removal of existing implants. Info is in the FAQ.

He just did mine. It didn't cost anywhere near this amount. Not sure where you got this information from???

Did Gr. Golpa do your surgery or was it one of the drs in training?

The $42,500 is on Dr.Golpa's website under the FAQs, 2nd question under the section General G4 Implant Solution. When the drs in training do the surgery it's cheaper than when Dr. Golpa does the surgery. I paid $44,000 for Dr. Golpa to do my surgery himself in Mar, 17 and I know someone commented on my review that they were told it would cost $52,000.

I was quoted a few different numbers as well.
Thank goodness we were able to settle on one which I was happy with!

I was told Dr.Golpa would cost more than the rest.
He did do my procedure.

You were able to negotiate your price? How much did you end up paying?

We didn't negotiate, I got in in his prices just before they went up to 33,000. He didn't charge me to remove my implants because they hadn't integrated yet or the grafting protein. I'm sure it's because of my situation & because my mouth was such a mess.

Yes, Dr. Golpa did my surgery. Heck, after going through a "surgeon " in mexico, I only wanted the best. His confidence alone won me on what he does all the time. Never did I consider the idea of how many "All in 4's" were done by the Mexico doctor? Sure he does implants but many more of the single not a whole mouth. Reasons leaving a tooth & not shaving my bone after pulling my teeth-he didn't know what he was doing! Imo Generic doctors doing surgery they shouldn't! Did you have implant removal & other reconstruction? I know those alone can add to the costs. I was given a fee for a upper only of a All in 4 by another doctor in Vegas which was going to be $33,000. Then the bottom was to be done a year later. Totaling $60,000. That wasn't the best tooth product either. Just as in Cancun, their prices weren't the top of the line & even then they didn't have what was promised. So for me, Dr. Golpa giving permanent teeth rRIGHT AWAY without all the follow ups before the permanent bridges is not only cost effective but mentally healing after going through the mess I did & others do daily.

Thanks for the explanation and I agree with what you said. I know you've been through a lot, but your story is great advertising for them. One of my friends who knows I had the surgery still doesn't understand why I didn't go to Costa Rica.

I know it's your review, but I was actually asking shazsmiles, since she said she was quoted different numbers and was able to settle for one she was happy with.

Yes, I did have implant removal and extra reconstruction. I also asked for Dr. Golpa to do the surgery when I initially called them, because I knew I had a complicated case and the office staff told me it would be $5000 extra for him to do the surgery. The total ended up to be $44,000 with the breakdown as follows: $3,000 for removing three implants, $36,500 for Dr. Golpa to do the surgery himself, $4000 for the sinus lift, and $500 for the bone graft material. Plus $3500 for the extended warranty.

@ Skdivr - I had been quoted several different numbers as this was something I had contemplated for quite some time.
My case was also quite complex so it called for Doc Golpa.


I had initially called in when they had a 'deal', and I was given that quote.
Unfortunately for me I wasn't quite ready to commit.
Then another time I was told there would be an additional fee for him.
The next time I was told I would need bone graft material so that would be an additional fee etc etc.
So I explained to them the first couple of quotes and they were good enough to give me a # I was happy with. Somewhere in between the second two.

You've clearly had yours done, are you happy?
I didn't get the extended warranty. Kinda kicking myself for that one!

@shazsmiles - Do I have a perfect smile? No, but it's a huge improvement over the 1st set. I think the teeth are too big for my child size mouth.

As far as to what I paid, I'm fine with it, because I asked for him to do the surgery. I'm just trying to gather info to help other people I know and also others like the person who posted on my review who was told it would cost $52,000.

I don't think it's too late for you to get the warranty. I actually got it early. Most people get it during their 1st follow-up.

Sending you a message Skdivr.

Im going to get the extended warranty as well on my follow up visit. Its well worth it to be covered an additional 10 years and just to be sure, that does cover all exams and cleanings? And I saw something about being able to change the bridges down the road if a newer better material becomes available which I am sure will within the next few years.

How much was your lol on 4? I need my top done. I just got a quote for 25,000. That’s just for the temporary hybrid and permanent. That’s not including the oral surgeon pulling my teeth and putting in the implants

Whoa! Yes it can be VERY expensive. I was quoted $30,000 for my top. It scared me so much I put my health & life in jeopardy in Mexico. Dr. Golpa is $33,500 for top & bottom & teeth-everything. But usually Dr. Golpa doesn't do a top or bottoms, he does both. It's something to do with the bite I think or maybe I don't know for certain. His office can explain it. Keep me posted on what you do. Please call Dr. Golpa's office for more information. Maybe he can help you.

Mine is shannon otoole

Any idea on how to pay for it? Care credit? Or go fund me? Lol I got to er 4x a year for severe celulitis im afraid i am going to die if it starts affecting my heart.

I know you were not asking me and I hope its ok that I am commenting on your post but I had my teeth put in on 8/16 and at first they felt so big and clunky and foreign. Now I can honestly say at the 6 weeks point that I am having no issues with them feeling too big in my mouth and I am eating with no issues at all.

Hi Dee-of course it's okay-I really appreciate it. If I can get hold of that am't. of money I'm going to have them done. I am so fearful that I'm going to go to sleep one of these nights and they'll all be on my pillowcase and I'll have no plan!

Oh Sweetie, these new teeth are a huge but wonderful difference for most people that haven't had teeth for decades. We don't realize how much we use even the one good tooth in our mouth. After Mexico, the surgeon left that one molar in the back of my mouth. I was actually using this one tooth this last month too eat crackers...lol It's nothing to be scared of it's just a learning process. Until you've experienced it you can't understand but those who are trying to share about this experience try to give as much helpful information. That being said, these teeth will be the closest you can have to real teeth. They don't have the feelings (nerves attached) that we take for granted our real teeth have. I'm only a week into this so my experience is still very new. At first they did feel like to many teeth, or maybe more just a fullness I haven't known for 40 years. It's not uncomfortable in fact hardly any of this whole process this week so far has been more pleasant than I'd have expected. We have to allow ourselves time to heal & learn our new mouth. Patience patience patience! Unfortunately if you suffer chronic pain, other things do need to be considered (along with my age). My body has gone into a full blown electrical type flare.. it took me days before I figured out what was going on due to my foggy brain. But we all learn to adjust to our own crosses we bear. Getting acquainted with my new teeth is definitely a learning process but one I welcome! My tongue is a muscle and it will develop a memory where all its new companions are as it did when I had new baby teeth & like all muscles do to where everything is in my mouth. We just take it one day at a time. Some people adjust faster than others, some are just a messy human like myself. Ugh One thing I can guarantee you is, these teeth that Dr. Golpa gave me are better than any teeth I would've gotten anywhere else. His G4 is better than the All in 4 I could have gotten because he has designed and eliminated some of the flaws that make it easier for us to care for our mouth hygienically & has a better appearance. The first trip to have your surgery is around 3 day total. Return visits are necessary for adjustments or cleanings but I'm sure if you can't make a visit any of your local dentist can help you. This would need to be discussed with his office. I really don't know the correct answers to it. I do know the cost to fly to Vegas can be coordinated with specials airlines have or booked so far in advance that it's a cost of a weekend adventurist people have. A good cheap trip is Las Vegas. I'd even be happy to help you find a reasonable hotel rate. The strip isn't expensive unless you want all the perks & food in the buffets are crazy cheap. Or a nice holiday Inn with your breakfast included. I'd guess a 3 day trip would be less than $500 with flights & room. What LV is banking on is you gambling & drinking. That's where the high costs are. There's places like Credit Care to borrow from or other ways to borrow towards new teeth. I'd say it's a investment in your future health. Body & mind! Have you called the office? They are the experts, they can direct you towards this new way to approach life with a healthy smile. Jarrett is who I spoke to. He really was involved in helping me make the decision & believe me if anyone didn't want surgery or ANYTHING to go wrong it was me. I took a huge leap of faith allowing someone to not only do surgery again but to remove all the other implants knowing they may encounter a HUGE MESS. Dr. Golpa talking to me for such a long time knowing I'd been through not only a traumatic event but trusting another persons word that they did really know what they were doing & trusting. He made it so much easier! Dr. Golpa makes beautiful, smooth , strong teeth & if you're not happy with the look they'll make them until you are happy!

I'm going to ask for smaller teeth. These are just too big. Been a Bad day for us in Vegas...

My heart is broken for those that have suffered this tragedy :(

Thank you! Our niece & her friends came home with memories they couldn't imagine they'd leave this concert with. One minute she was posting beautiful pictures of them celebrating & the next having to run from sprays of bullets, feeling so guilty going over those who died.

I'm so sorry.
I honestly can't begin to imagine how she's feeling.
My thoughts have not strayed far from those that have gone through this horrific event.
Sending your niece an abundance of strength.

did they have you approve your teeth model before hand

That much swelling is not normal. That along with the pain you said you were having, you definitely need to go back to LV.

You might get more responses if you start your own review, rather than your post being buried in someone else's review.

If I were you, I'd call the office in Monday. You need some direct answers for your situation not what any one person has experienced especially if your concerned something isn't right. I know everyone's experiences are different because everyone's surgery is different. For myself, having so much grafting really makes my healing original for me. As for speech. You need that fixed also. I know making another trip is hard & costly but now that your in a different phase of your healing, you may also need adjustments due to the changes. Call the office & get some answers directly for your case. I'd love for you to start feeling whole again. I'm still having a lot of numbness on my left side of my chin. I had just gotten over this from my Cancun experience & now it's on the other side along with my Who look still here. I'm praying I'll return to my self again soon or a better version. My nostrils are still so large I can almost see my small brain! LOL

I have called the office. I was told Cat would call me back. That was Wednesday. I'm still waiting! I messaged Friday asking when I would hear from them.. I got nothing in return. That's why I was asking here. Sometimes hearing other peoples experiences is helpful..
Dr. Golpa said 'he didn't know what to do' as far as my bite. How discouraging is that?
I, like you, feel like I've been through so much with wrong doings in my mouth... long story and much more involved than just Dr. Golpas office but I was so very hopeful this was the answers to my problems. I don't seem to be much farther ahead.
Let's hope there's a light at the end of the tunnel... and soon!

When I have more than a minute to put something together, I may do just that.

This website forum def makes it difficult to answer someone and have it get lost in others posts but im 7weeks in and have not had any swelling at all after my initial swelling went down. Seems like you are def having an issue with something. My speech is fine as well. Just a couple of "S" words sound lispy. Im going back to the Dallas office on the 31st of this month to have the bottoms remade. They look crooked and my top lip sort of disappeared. Dr Anderson said he can readjust the top bridge. Hopefully after that I will be good to go. I hope you can make it back to take care of your issues!!

They look great!

I was very unhappy with them. I have lots of comments/reviews that continue throughout this continued journey with new pictures. This was my first set from Golpa, they were HUGE! I've had 3 sets or 4? I've honestly lost count.

I don't see any videos about teeth

Found your videos..., happy for you. I'm a year in September for Golpa & going in again for another adjustment for talking. My upper top front gum/bone area hurts all the time. I still don't go a minute without these bothering me. I had horrible pain the night after surgery, they didn't want me to take the opioids because it lowers the heart rate & I scared them during surgery...BUT I take opioids for pain management. So after suffering for awhile, I took one. ;)