I'm Now a Part of the G4 Family.

Thank you so much

Thank you so much

Thank you so much. Good luck on your journey.

Bronx. My birthplace! I can answer that for you.
Anyway, I had mine done in 2013, and at that time it was far cheaper, and faster than any other dentist I'd seen. Dr Golpa was about the only dentist doing this procedure at that time. I went to a couple local dentists in NY. and they wanted well over 100k to get something similar done. They wanted to pull.all my teeth, and come back 6 months later, and get all implants. I believe Clear Choice was around back than, but didn't have a good rep.
I went to Dr Golpa, as it was almost a small.mom, and pop type place. He made all his patients feel special, and comfortable. I couldn't find a single bad review of Dr Golpa, so I took the plunge
I was assured Dr Golpa would be the last dentist I'd have to see again. I've even documented everything along the way.
"If it's too good to be true, it always has been"
My journey will continue in a few weeks. I quit smoking, always keep them as clean as possible, and plan on having "teeth" the rest of my life.
For once, I want things to go as first advertised to me.

Thank you so much

I went on many consultations in NY and could not find anyone who could do the procedure I got with Dr. Golpa or anything similar for less than twice as much. Where you live definitely makes a difference in your pricing options. Dental tourism is very popular and if you do your research you can find many options. I have no regrets about my choice so far.

I feel the same way. My top arch has a space on rt side that food keeps getting caught in. The bottom arch has adequate space for cleaning but not as much as the top.

At 18 days, that's to be expected. You just had a bunch of teeth pulled, and your gums will take time to heal, and for the swelling to go down. When you go back for your adjustment, just make sure you're comfortable with everything before you leave. If possible, stay an extra day or 2. This is something you don't want to rush.
Use the best water pick you can find, and follow the cleaning directions given to you. I know it's not the most comfortable feeling, but it will improve.

I really appreciate your comment because mentally I am struggling with the look of my new smile. I have days when I think it's perfect and others when I feel it looks too perfect. Thank you so much

I think I know and understand how you feel, but I think of the alternative; right now, Im walking around with no teeth in my mouth, waiting for NYU to go to the next step in my implant surgery. Its been a journey starting in April with delay after delay, having to see this surgeon, then having extractions done in parts due to some teeth being in precarious positions near facial nerves and all that jazz. My last extractions were done the beginning of this week on Monday, now I have to be seen to make sure Im healing correctly. So, Im looking at you and I dont know you from a can of paint, but your smile fits your face perfectly. Walk like they are a natural part of you and no one will think other wise, thats how I see it, you know what I mean?? Im telling you, you look great!

I have been through so much with my teeth, been having problems since I was a little girl. I am really trying to enjoy my new smile but I think I am a little traumatized from all I've been through. I am si greatful for people like you, who though we don't each other we can relate to the journey of suffering with issues with our teeth. I didn't even realize until I had this work done how deep this is. I really hope you get your new smile soon. This process is very stressful but in the end you will be healthier and happier with your new smile. Thank you for the encouragement and support it means so much because people that are close to me don't understand.

I know exactly what you mean! But here's a few things I learned about people, judgement, change and progress; people judge what they dont understand, what they fear, what they are envious of and what they hate.

Simple minded people will always be this way, they can't change they have to WANT to change how they think. Don't judge yourself for wanting and making a change to make yourself feel and look better. When you judge yourself, people will fall in line and judge you right along with you. Walk like it's yours and it is and will be yours. A picture can say a thousand words without ever having a voice to speak. Be your own self fulfilling prophecy and walk how your feel, confident, self assured and beautiful.
Change is hard when we have lived in sadness, despair and what seems like hopelessness for so long, that when the good thing happens, we can't handle it. We sometimes feel like the good thing doesn't belong to us or feel comfortable, like the good thing isnt a "fit". Bring yourself back to the reason WHY you wanted to better yourself, and always remember it and own it.

Progress feeds your soul, not in an egotistical way, but in a spiritual way. It makes you feel more like you, it brings you back to who you are, what guides you to be a better person. You start to thrive in life and become happier about everything around you.
And to think it all started with just fixing your smile :) Take care Gorgeous!

I'll leave 1 more comment about that. I didn't want my bridges to be perfect, or super white. I'll be going to DC in a few weeks to get my bite adjusted. Since 2013, Golpa has come out with new/better bridges. I had the original, titanium, and Zarconia. I'm going to get the latest G4's they've been offering the past couple years. I'd like to get them a bit "flawed", for lack of a better term. I don't want anyone questioning if my teeth are "real". I still comment on here, as I would have wanted opinions from people who have had them for several years. When I first got them, the all on 4 was still rather new, and pretty much unheard of. I don't mind taking a few minutes out of my day to share my experiences

I plan to go to DC for my 1st follow up in January as well. I love my new teeth and those I trust have assured me they don't look fake. I would like them to be a a little "roughed " up too, just to make them more realistic to me. I cant tell you how invaluable your input his to us who are new in this journey. Thank you for taking the time to interact with us and share your words of wisdom and experience. I am looking forward to my 1st follow up to see how things are going and will take your suggestions into account when planning my trip. Looking forward to seeing your new bridges and hear about your experience. As for me, so far so good.

When I get mine, I dont want a super duper white because those dont look real, I plan on getting the same color as my own teeth were, a B2 or similar

Good idea.

I went to the DC office for the first time a few months ago. Nice office, andnice people, who are the best at what they do

That would be ideal for me, much closer