Teeth In A Day in Oxford
Maybe you've been nursing a failing bridge for years, or a denture that clicks loose every time you eat lunch. Maybe several back teeth have cracked, a few front teeth are loose from gum disease, and the idea of pulling them one at a time over months feels overwhelming. That's the situation Teeth In A Day was designed for — and it's one we hear often from Oxford patients who are tired of planning their days around their teeth.
Teeth In A Day is a full-arch treatment where we remove the teeth that can't be saved, place dental implants in the jawbone, and attach a fixed set of teeth to those implants during the same visit. You arrive with damaged or missing teeth and leave with a complete arch that stays in your mouth. It is not a denture you take out at night, and it isn't a temporary patch — it's the first stage of a permanent, implant-supported restoration.
This approach goes by several names you may have seen, including All-on-4 and full-arch dental implants. The common thread is that a small number of strategically placed implants can support an entire upper or lower arch, rather than replacing each tooth individually. For Oxford residents who have been quoted long, multi-stage treatment elsewhere, that consolidation is often the biggest relief: fewer appointments, fewer separate procedures, and a clear beginning and end.
Most people who ask about Teeth In A Day fall into one of a few groups. Some have widespread decay or advanced gum disease and have been told their remaining teeth are not worth restoring. Others already wear a complete or partial denture and want something that doesn't shift, cover the palate, or require adhesive. A third group has a mix — a few healthy teeth surrounded by broken ones — and wants a single plan instead of a patchwork of crowns, extractions, and root canals.
Candidacy comes down to your bone, your gums, and your overall health. We evaluate the quality and volume of bone available to anchor implants, check for active infection, and discuss medications or conditions that affect healing. If bone volume is thin, bone grafting or sinus lift surgery may be recommended first or alongside implant placement. Not everyone is a candidate on day one, and we'll tell you plainly if a staged approach or a different option — such as implant-supported dentures or snap-in dentures — fits your mouth better. Our team places dental implants, performs surgical extractions, and handles the restorative side, so the evaluation and the treatment happen under one roof.
What the Process Looks Like
Planning starts with a thorough exam, imaging, and a conversation about what you want your smile to do and look like. We map implant positions, decide which teeth come out, and design the arch before surgery day so the sequence is predictable rather than improvised.
On treatment day, extractions, implant placement, and the fixed provisional arch happen in one appointment. Nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation are available to keep you comfortable through the longer visit. Our on-site dental lab is a real advantage here — fabrication and adjustments happen in the building instead of being shipped out and waited on, which matters when you're coming from Oxford and want your time at our office to count.
Here's what Oxford patients can generally expect:
- A planning visit with exam, imaging, and a written treatment plan
- One surgical appointment for extractions, implants, and fixed teeth
- A soft-food healing period while the implants integrate with bone
- Follow-up visits for adjustments and monitoring
- A final restoration once healing is complete
Healing, Aftercare, and Keeping Your New Teeth
The first week or two calls for soft foods, careful cleaning around the surgical sites, and following our instructions on rinsing and medication. Swelling and tenderness are normal early on. We schedule follow-ups so we can check the tissue, adjust your bite, and catch small issues before they become problems.
Long term, implant-supported teeth need the same consistency as natural ones. We provide implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance, and our hygienists will show you how to clean under and around a fixed arch. We see patients of all ages for routine care, so your cleanings, exams, and oral cancer screenings stay in the same office as your implant work.
Insurance, Payment, and Getting Started
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and welcome self-pay patients, and we offer flexible payment plans so a full-arch case can be spread out in a way that works for your budget. We'll review coverage and give you clear numbers before anything begins.
Ocala Dental Care has served this region for over 30 years, with Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris caring for patients from Oxford and surrounding communities. If you're weighing Teeth In A Day, call us to schedule an evaluation — no referral needed. We also offer emergency appointments if a tooth breaks or an infection flares while you're deciding.