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Upcoming All-on-4 Procedure in September - Las Vegas, NV
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After months of research, I've finally scheduled...
layhleAugust 29, 2016
$36,500
After months of research, I've finally scheduled an appointment with Dr. Golpa. I'll be traveling from across the country on Sept. 12, and my procedure will be on Sept. 14. I'm getting both arches done, and I'm really scared and nervous. Everyone at their office has been great so far during our phone conversations, but I have a life-long fear of dentists. And in addition to the wonderful reviews I've read from Dr. Golpa's patients, I've recently read some negative reviews too that make me very nervous. I'm trying to tell myself it will be ok, but if anyone has some insight, please let me know. I will continue to post throughout this journey so I can let everyone know how it turns out. This seems like a great community and I'm glad to have the support from other patients.
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August 31, 2016
i am a patient of Dr Golpa too (29 days post surgery). i think almost all of us in one way or another are scared of dentists thats why we ended up here in RS :-) i have not read any recent negative reviews about him so not sure which one you were referring to. also i think his positive reviews far outweighs the negative one(s) you have read. dont worry you are in very capable hands. Dr Golpa and his staff are excellent. you wont remember a thing :-)
August 31, 2016
I am also considering this procedure but like you I am very afraid. I have had all my teeth extracted and I am now wearing a full denture on top and very unhappy with it. On the bottom I wear a over denture which is removable supported by 3 implants which I am not 100% happy but ok. I need to have something better but have many fears of how all of this will turn out. Please keep me posted on your progress, the procedure and how it all comes out. I wish you the best of luck. For what I understand Dr. Golpa is excellent and I am considering having it done with him. Only patients like you can help the rest of us. Many of his patients have helped others. I am sure you are in the best of hands. Again, wishing you the best of luck and please let me know. If at all possible post some pictures. Thanks.
September 5, 2016
I just had my all on 4 done 8-31-16 I was super anxious as the day got closer but it was all in vain. I do not remember any of the procedure. I remember the anesthesiologist ask me if I was feeling the IV medication, I remember replying
" no not yet " next thing I'm waking up to the technologist making gum impressions. This part was uncomfortable but not very painful I'd say a number 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. I was then taken to recovery room I ate a applesauce and a apple juice and I fell asleep for about two hours. When I woke up my teeth impressions were done went to the office and had the top arch screwed in again uncomfortable and about a 3 on the pain level. I've iced a lot to try and keep the swelling down but to no avail I'm so swollen I look like a chipmunk. I'm 4 days post op no pain at all its all about recovery learning how to talk I have a small lisp but my doctor said that's common and that it will go away with time. I considered Dr. Golpa he has a lot more good reviews than bad nothing is a perfect science. In the end I decided to go with Clear Choice because they are a 30 minute drive from my house and I want to continue care with them just in case something needs to be tweaked. Relax, your gonna be so pleased with the outcome. Good luck keep us posted.
" no not yet " next thing I'm waking up to the technologist making gum impressions. This part was uncomfortable but not very painful I'd say a number 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. I was then taken to recovery room I ate a applesauce and a apple juice and I fell asleep for about two hours. When I woke up my teeth impressions were done went to the office and had the top arch screwed in again uncomfortable and about a 3 on the pain level. I've iced a lot to try and keep the swelling down but to no avail I'm so swollen I look like a chipmunk. I'm 4 days post op no pain at all its all about recovery learning how to talk I have a small lisp but my doctor said that's common and that it will go away with time. I considered Dr. Golpa he has a lot more good reviews than bad nothing is a perfect science. In the end I decided to go with Clear Choice because they are a 30 minute drive from my house and I want to continue care with them just in case something needs to be tweaked. Relax, your gonna be so pleased with the outcome. Good luck keep us posted.
September 13, 2016
I just had my upper arch done I'm 13 days post op right now. I was super nervous and anxious for no reason everything went smoothly. I don't remember the procedure and the pain at its worse was about a 3. Enjoy your journey keep us all posted. Good luck
UPDATED FROM layhle
10 days pre
So very 'grateful for the help. Made my appt.
layhleSeptember 3, 2016
Thank you so much for being involved w/this forum. I'm cutting down smoking ( a pack/day to 4/week!?! )You seem to be really caring. Thank you from the bottom of my soul.
What's kept my procrastination going is FEAR, I'm afraid of the pain when I wake up and immediately afterward. I spoke to Carlos @ Dr. Golpa's clinic and he assured me that-bruised though I might be-I should be able to go play in Vegas this wknd.
All of the kind people of this sight. I can't tell you enough how much it helps to have a place where our concerns and questions match those who are @ one point of the process or another. Thx to all of you. I'm going to keep chatting. This is truly helping my fear of pain and "discomfort".
If there's any tricks or hacks or any other ideas please pay-it-forward. I def. will after this is over. I'd like to give back. I think most people who can, there are so
What's kept my procrastination going is FEAR, I'm afraid of the pain when I wake up and immediately afterward. I spoke to Carlos @ Dr. Golpa's clinic and he assured me that-bruised though I might be-I should be able to go play in Vegas this wknd.
All of the kind people of this sight. I can't tell you enough how much it helps to have a place where our concerns and questions match those who are @ one point of the process or another. Thx to all of you. I'm going to keep chatting. This is truly helping my fear of pain and "discomfort".
If there's any tricks or hacks or any other ideas please pay-it-forward. I def. will after this is over. I'd like to give back. I think most people who can, there are so
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September 4, 2016
Congratulations on taking this step for yourself. I'm happy to hear that you're getting a lot of support from RealSelf. Please keep us posted on how you're doing and what you might need.
UPDATED FROM layhle
7 days pre
Going next week...
layhleSeptember 6, 2016
My appt. is on Tues of next week to begin the process. I just read reviews of people from another place. I felt so sad for a lady who on the day of her appt. they rescheduled it.
I took off 10 days, so that I can heal and stay in case I need adjustments, I never, ever leave my responsibilities for this long.
Then the flight, the rest of the stay, etc, etc. I'm grateful to not read anything like that about Dr. Golpa. That would be heartbreaking. All of the things and responses concerning him and his staff seem very kind.
I have this horrid infection. It's pretty much what started this whole process and looking for an absolute solution that brought me to the conclusion in Las Vegas. I've spoken to a few of the staff members.
I'll be soooo glad to put this problem and ALL of my oral issues to rest when I'm through-hence the extra week, possibly longer.
I'm def. going to report and help others because everyone's been so helpful and responsive to me. Thank you.
A L
I took off 10 days, so that I can heal and stay in case I need adjustments, I never, ever leave my responsibilities for this long.
Then the flight, the rest of the stay, etc, etc. I'm grateful to not read anything like that about Dr. Golpa. That would be heartbreaking. All of the things and responses concerning him and his staff seem very kind.
I have this horrid infection. It's pretty much what started this whole process and looking for an absolute solution that brought me to the conclusion in Las Vegas. I've spoken to a few of the staff members.
I'll be soooo glad to put this problem and ALL of my oral issues to rest when I'm through-hence the extra week, possibly longer.
I'm def. going to report and help others because everyone's been so helpful and responsive to me. Thank you.
A L
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September 8, 2016
Please let us know how you do with this procedure. I am also considering this very soon. I wish you the best of luck and please let us know how everything turns out. I am sure you will be fine. Many people have great things to say about Dr. Golpa.
September 13, 2016
I need to get the all-on-4 implants and have been researching several different surgeons. I need to make an appointment to do this very soon. Right now, Dr. Golpa is my top choice, and I was planning to call to find out if I could schedule for the beginning of October. I have to get multiple extractions, and I have to get both upper and lower arches. It's nice to read your posts because you're about to go through this procedure, and I thank you for sharing. I see from your post last week, that you're surgery is scheduled for this week. I'll be checking back daily to see if you update throughout your procedure. I'm sure a lot of people in similar situations will be looking forward to learning about how everything goes for you. I wish you the best, and I hope everything turns out great. I'm hoping Dr. Golpa is really as good as everyone says he is.
September 20, 2016
I am 26 days post op. You will not regret your decision to have the all on 4 procedure done and Dr. Golpa is outstanding. I had 17 extractions on 8/24/16 and went in the next day to get my arches (top and bottom) put in. My top arch's bite was way off and Dr. Golpa said that it was probably due to the fact that I was still so sedated when they had me take impressions the previous day. I will say this... Dr. Golpa, Carlos, and the rest of the staff stayed at the office with me from 3pm until 10pm while my upper arch was being re-done. I was so impressed by their accommodating, friendly nature. You just cannot go wrong with having Dr. Golpa and his staff presiding over this procedure.
September 21, 2016
I'm glad to hear your experience was awesome and of course you deserve your new smile maybe when you feel up to it you can upload some pic's. Have fun and smile, smile, smile.
October 19, 2016
I've been following your journey with the all on 4. You have had the surgery by now how did it all go ? Are you feeling good and most importantly how is your great new smile ? How about loading some pictures. :)
I guess it's natural to be nervous (I know I was) I'm scared to death of dentists! However you're in great hands!
If you have any questions about my experience, don't hesitate to message me.
Is this your concern?
The health risks involved with bad teeth can be severe. So weather you have "sorf teeth" as I did, or you just want to do it for vanity purposes, I have no complaints at all. There's nothing I cant eat, and you can proudly smile (for me, this was priceless). I'm very lucky to have chosen Dr Golpa.
If you smoke, or have bad oral hygiene this is the time to change some bad habits as well.
When you go visit the doctor, and speak to the staff, you'll be put at ease fast.
Hope this helps
What's kept my procrastination going is FEAR, I'm afraid of the pain when I wake up and immediately afterward. I spoke to Carlos @ Dr. Golpa's clinic and he assured me that-bruised though I might be-I should be able to go play in Vegas this wknd.
All of the kind people of this sight. I can't tell you enough how much it helps to have a place where our concerns and questions match those who are @ one point of the process or another. Thx to all of you. I'm going to keep chatting. This is truly helping my fear of pain and "discomfort".
If there's any tricks or hacks or any other ideas please pay-it-forward. I def. will post and help with anything that I know after this is over. I'd like to give back. I think most people who can, there are so many ways, all around that karma reminds me of that.