POSTED UNDER All-on-4 Dental Implants Reviews
63, Bone Loss, No Back Teeth, G4 Dental Implants (all on 4) in Las Vegas, NV
UPDATED FROM KRM53
3 years post
Three years after G4 Dental Implants
WORTH IT$34,000
I'm coming up on 3 years after my implants. Even though it took about 1½ years to get use to my new teeth and all the issues that come with that, I wanted to let you know that it gets so much better. Most of the time now I don’t even think about my teeth. I eat anything I want including hard foods like nuts, raw carrots, etc. My speech is as normal as it ever was and I feel very comfortable in public situations. Before the implants I was uncomfortable while eating and talking because of the way I looked. Now I feel good about myself and enjoy going out with family and friends.
I’m also so glad I chose implants over dentures even with the difference in expense. We have 21 grandchildren between 2 months and 11 years old. I can’t even imagine having to deal with dentures while helping or playing with them. I can get up and go at a moments notice and I enjoy life so much!
If you are considering this procedure don’t hesitate to reach out to me or others on this website. I’m willing to chat with you about what you can expect either on the forum or in a private message.
Good luck! K :)
I’m also so glad I chose implants over dentures even with the difference in expense. We have 21 grandchildren between 2 months and 11 years old. I can’t even imagine having to deal with dentures while helping or playing with them. I can get up and go at a moments notice and I enjoy life so much!
If you are considering this procedure don’t hesitate to reach out to me or others on this website. I’m willing to chat with you about what you can expect either on the forum or in a private message.
Good luck! K :)
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UPDATED FROM KRM53
1 year post
Life is good
One year ago I embarked on a journey to improve my oral health. After a brief 3 days in Las Vegas with Dr. Golpa I arrived home a little swollen but with a mouthful of beautiful teeth. After a few months of learning a new cleaning procedure and relearning how to smile I realized I had not just improved my oral health but also my outlook on life. I'm happier than I've been in years and I'm confident in most everything I do.
As a retired mother of 5, I now enjoying traveling with my semi retired husband (we just returned from a wonderful, long planned trip to several places in Europe and when I'm not busy at home I travel to visit several of our young grandchildren located in various cities around our country.
I've been back to the Golpa Clinic twice now (6 months and 1 year) for cleaning and a few adjustments. Very short visits, same level of caring and thoughtfulness by the entire staff. My implants and bridges are holding up great and I eat anything I want.
If you are considering this procedure, I urge you to call Dr. Golpa's office and talk to them about the procedure. You won't regret it! I'm available to answer questions if you would like to talk to someone who has been there and done that. Good luck! K. :)
As a retired mother of 5, I now enjoying traveling with my semi retired husband (we just returned from a wonderful, long planned trip to several places in Europe and when I'm not busy at home I travel to visit several of our young grandchildren located in various cities around our country.
I've been back to the Golpa Clinic twice now (6 months and 1 year) for cleaning and a few adjustments. Very short visits, same level of caring and thoughtfulness by the entire staff. My implants and bridges are holding up great and I eat anything I want.
If you are considering this procedure, I urge you to call Dr. Golpa's office and talk to them about the procedure. You won't regret it! I'm available to answer questions if you would like to talk to someone who has been there and done that. Good luck! K. :)
Replies (2)
S
July 22, 2017
I'd love to chat with you if you will?
I'm wanting to get this done as well.
Thanks a bunch!
I'm wanting to get this done as well.
Thanks a bunch!
K
F1
August 6, 2017
Hi
I am also interested in speaking to you. I also want to get this done.
Thanks
I am also interested in speaking to you. I also want to get this done.
Thanks
UPDATED FROM KRM53
9 months post
9 months
At 9 months, I've settled in to a good routine with the daily care of my teeth. It takes just a few minutes longer than I used to spend on my original teeth and most of that comes from using the Waterpik, which I really like.
I'm still very happy with the look and functionality of my new teeth.
Dr. Golpa and his staff are excellent and I have no regrets!
I'm still very happy with the look and functionality of my new teeth.
Dr. Golpa and his staff are excellent and I have no regrets!
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T
December 22, 2016
Looking great! It is quite the adventure when you are just starting out. I am 6 weeks post procedure now and its starting to feel like the new normal for me. Glad to see things working out so well for you!
V
T
November 14, 2017
I have read all your posts and called today to ask for an appointment. I am terrified. I have to go alone and am so nervous. I do not have anyone to go with me. I have 2 questions Were you ok to be alone at all ? Also, did you bruise or was your face swollen after the teeth were put in? I only have 4 days in Las Vegas to spare. Lastly,
Can you choose to have teeth that aren't toooo white? Mine are not white at all so if I get this done and they are white...people will notice. Thank you and congratulations of your smile :) beautiful
Can you choose to have teeth that aren't toooo white? Mine are not white at all so if I get this done and they are white...people will notice. Thank you and congratulations of your smile :) beautiful
K
November 14, 2017
Congratulations! You'll be so happy you made this decision. Don't worry, everyone is terrified - it's a big step.
You should be okay by yourself. James, the driver is awesome! He'll call you and make arrangements when and where to pick you up. After the surgery he'll take you to get your prescriptions and anything else you might decide you need. They give you a few face masks, some gauze and cold packs (although ice is probably better, it lasts longer). I had a rubber ice pack thingy to use. He'll make sure you safely get to your room. I actually felt like eating a little (yogurt, pudding, that kind of thing) so I walked around the store in Treasure Island to get a few things. I was pretty steady on my feet. Then I took a pain pill and slept soundly all night. I'm not sure because I was sleeping but I think the office called sometime that evening to check on me. The next morning I had a few soft snacks and waited for the call to come in for my bridges. It was about noon but it probably varies. I was not bruised but I know some people are. I was swollen but it wasn't bad. I didn't look like a chipmunk, just a little puffy. The mask will help if you feel like you still need it. It was really irritating to me so after I got my teeth I didn't wear it.
I ate a cheeseburger for a late lunch and that night had seafood and a salad. We stayed 3 nights just in case I had issues after the teeth were put in. I didn't so we headed home. 4 days should be enough.
The color and shape of my teeth was one of my big things as well. I know many people love the Hollywood white but I'm not a spring chicken and live in a small town so wanted a more natural color. I got it! Actually when I was choosing the color I chose one above what I ended up with. When Dr. Golpa came in to see me, he convinced me that it would be brighter that I wanted. I was only looking at a couple of teeth, he said I would have a whole mouthful so I went with the color he suggested. It is perfect. I thought people would notice anyway but strangers didn't stare and friends who didn't know I had this done never said anything. I was a little self conscious but more because I had not been smiling before and now I had beautiful teeth and a great smile. It's really hard to put the mirror down the first week! I also brought photos of me from when I had decent teeth because I liked the shape of my original teeth. They are pretty close to those early photos.
Good luck and please write back anytime! When is your appointment? K. :)
You should be okay by yourself. James, the driver is awesome! He'll call you and make arrangements when and where to pick you up. After the surgery he'll take you to get your prescriptions and anything else you might decide you need. They give you a few face masks, some gauze and cold packs (although ice is probably better, it lasts longer). I had a rubber ice pack thingy to use. He'll make sure you safely get to your room. I actually felt like eating a little (yogurt, pudding, that kind of thing) so I walked around the store in Treasure Island to get a few things. I was pretty steady on my feet. Then I took a pain pill and slept soundly all night. I'm not sure because I was sleeping but I think the office called sometime that evening to check on me. The next morning I had a few soft snacks and waited for the call to come in for my bridges. It was about noon but it probably varies. I was not bruised but I know some people are. I was swollen but it wasn't bad. I didn't look like a chipmunk, just a little puffy. The mask will help if you feel like you still need it. It was really irritating to me so after I got my teeth I didn't wear it.
I ate a cheeseburger for a late lunch and that night had seafood and a salad. We stayed 3 nights just in case I had issues after the teeth were put in. I didn't so we headed home. 4 days should be enough.
The color and shape of my teeth was one of my big things as well. I know many people love the Hollywood white but I'm not a spring chicken and live in a small town so wanted a more natural color. I got it! Actually when I was choosing the color I chose one above what I ended up with. When Dr. Golpa came in to see me, he convinced me that it would be brighter that I wanted. I was only looking at a couple of teeth, he said I would have a whole mouthful so I went with the color he suggested. It is perfect. I thought people would notice anyway but strangers didn't stare and friends who didn't know I had this done never said anything. I was a little self conscious but more because I had not been smiling before and now I had beautiful teeth and a great smile. It's really hard to put the mirror down the first week! I also brought photos of me from when I had decent teeth because I liked the shape of my original teeth. They are pretty close to those early photos.
Good luck and please write back anytime! When is your appointment? K. :)
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As for eating, the day of surgery, after I was back at the hotel, I drank smoothies and ate a little yogurt. In the morning I didn't feel like anything so I just drank liquids. After my bridges were put in and adjusted we went back to the hotel. I was feeling pretty self conscious but was starving so I went to a burger bar and ate a cheeseburger. Because I was still a little numb I couldn't tell if I was getting it in my mouth so I turned on the camera on my phone and proceeded to eat. That night we ate seafood and I had a small salad. It was great!
By the time we got home I was a little more swollen so I ate regular food but without the gusto I did the day I got my teeth. It didn't hurt but because the teeth weren't mine I couldn't feel if I was chewing correctly. I cut my food into bite size pieces and ate that way for a few weeks. I didn't try hard foods like raw carrots or nuts for quite a while but I did eat pizza within the first few weeks, cut up for my convenience. And I love salads although lettuce is one of the worse foods for getting stuck under the bridges. After 3 years my implants have healed, my bridges have been replaced once since the first ones didn't fit right due to swelling and I kept biting myself. The ones I have now are perfect! Absolutely no problems and I eat anything I want. Raw veggies, apples, steak and plenty of other foods that I stayed away from before my procedure. It will feel weird for awhile and cleaning them will most likely cause a few struggles but it's all worth it.
I don't know if you are going to Golpa's or somewhere else so make sure they tell you what you can eat and when. Dr. Golpa puts in the permanent bridges the day after surgery, other places might use temporary bridges and I think you are more limited in what you can eat until you get your permanent bridges. I also didn't have any extra procedures like bone grafts or sinus lifts. If you do that might also put some limit on what you can eat. But, hopefully you'll be enjoying your normal food very soon! Good luck! Let me know how it goes! K