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Teeth in a Day in San Diego: A New Smile in a Single Visit

Walk in with missing, failing, or painful teeth — and walk out the same day with a full set of fixed, natural-looking teeth. At Soft Touch Dental in San Diego, Dr. Ali Fakhimi uses Teeth in a Day — same-day dental implants — to give you a beautiful, working smile in a single visit, backed by 25+ years of implant experience and advanced 3D-guided planning for safe, predictable results.

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What Is Teeth in a Day?

“Teeth in a Day” — also called same-day teeth or immediate-load dental implants — lets you receive your dental implants and a fixed set of temporary teeth in a single visit. Instead of waiting months between placing the implants and getting your teeth, we place the implants and attach a full arch of fixed teeth the same day, so you never leave without a smile.

Teeth in a Day is most often delivered using the All-on-4 or All-on-6 implant systems, where four to six precisely placed implants support an entire arch of teeth. The result: no removable dentures, no long toothless gap, and a smile you can use right away.

Benefits of Getting Teeth in a Day

Same-day teeth give you a fixed, natural-looking smile in one visit — no removable dentures, no waiting months, and the confidence to eat and speak from day one while preserving the jawbone that dentures can’t.

Instant Transformation all on 4

Instant Transformation

In many cases, you can receive your new, temporary set of teeth in a single visit, so you walk out with a complete smile.

Fewer Implants all on four

Fewer Implants, Less Hassle

The procedure requires only four implants to support an entire arch, which is less invasive and reduces the need for extensive bone grafting.

Superior Stability all on 4

Superior Stability

The four implants are placed at specific angles to provide maximum support and a strong, secure foundation for your new teeth.

Confident Smile all on 4

A Natural, Confident Smile

Your new teeth are custom-made to look and feel just like natural teeth, restoring your confidence to eat, speak, and smile freely.

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Permanent & Comfortable

Unlike dentures that slip and slide, your new teeth are fixed in place, eliminating the need for adhesives and providing a comfortable, permanent solution.

Teeth in a Day vs. Traditional Implants

The biggest difference is time. With traditional implants you place the implants, then wait several months — often with a gap or a removable denture — before teeth are attached. Teeth in a Day flips that: your implants and a fixed set of teeth go in the same day, so you’re never without a smile. For most people replacing a full arch, same-day teeth are faster, more comfortable, and more affordable than replacing teeth one at a time — and the All-on-4 approach often avoids the bone grafting traditional implants may require.

VS. Removable Dentures

VS. Traditional Implants

Facts and Myths About Same-Day Teeth

We meet many patients who’ve spent years hiding their smile because they assumed same-day teeth were too good to be true, too expensive, or too painful. In reality, Teeth in a Day is a well-established, predictable treatment — and knowing the facts is the first step toward getting your smile back in a single visit.

Myth: Same-day teeth means my permanent teeth in one day. Fact: You get a fixed set of temporary teeth the same day; your final teeth come after healing.
Myth: The procedure is painful. Fact: With modern sedation, most patients feel little to nothing and recover easily.
Myth: I don’t have enough bone. Fact: All-on-4 is often designed to use your existing bone and avoid grafting.
Myth: Implants look fake. Fact: Your teeth are custom-designed to match your face for a natural look.

Facts and Myths About All-on-4 Implants

Your Same-Day Teeth Timeline

It starts before your surgery day with a 3D CT scan, so Dr. Fakhimi can digitally plan the exact position of every implant — the step that makes same-day teeth safe and predictable. On procedure day, the implants are placed under comfortable sedation and a custom set of fixed temporary teeth is attached the same day, so you leave with a full, working smile. Over the next few months the implants fuse with your bone; once healed, we place your final, permanent teeth — custom-made for the ideal look, bite, and durability.

STEP 1

Initial Consultation + 3D Imaging

We start with a 3D CBCT scan to gain a precise understanding of your jawbone structure. This imaging helps us identify the four most stable positions for implant placement. You’ll receive a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs before the procedure begins.

Initial Consultation + 3D Imaging
STEP 2

Implant Placement + Same-Day Temporary Teeth

The four titanium implants are positioned according to the map created from your 3D scan. Sedation dentistry services are available to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. A fixed temporary set of teeth is placed the same day, so you leave the office with a fully functional and complete smile.

Implant Placement + Same-Day Temporary Teeth
STEP 3

Healing & Osseointegration

In the following months, the implants naturally integrate with your bone, a process known as osseointegration. During this healing phase, your temporary teeth remain securely in place and continue to function as normal.

Healing & Osseointegration
STEP 4

Final Teeth Placement

Once the implants have fully integrated and are secure, your custom permanent bridge is placed. The bridge is designed for durability, daily use, and a seamless, natural appearance.

Final Teeth Placement
STEP 5

Follow-Up Care + Maintenance

We carefully monitor the fit and bite to ensure optimal function and comfort. Keeping your new smile healthy is easy: regular cleaning and routine check-ups will ensure your implants and surrounding teeth remain in great condition for the long term.

Follow-Up Care + Maintenance

Recovery & Success Rates for Same-Day Teeth

At Soft Touch Dental in San Diego, most patients return to normal daily activities within a day or two of getting their same-day teeth, with mild, manageable soreness. You’ll wear your fixed temporary teeth and eat a soft-food diet while the implants fuse with your bone over the next few months. Same-day implant techniques have high, well-documented success rates — and Dr. Fakhimi’s 3D-guided planning and 25+ years of experience keep your healing smooth and your results built to last.

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Insurance & Payment Options

The cost of Teeth in a Day in San Diego depends on how many arches you’re treating, whether any teeth need removal, the implant system, and the materials for your final teeth. We’re transparent about pricing and offer financing so a new smile fits your budget — All-on-4 full-arch treatment starts around $14,999, or roughly $170/month with financing. The best way to get an exact figure is a consultation and 3D scan, where we give you a clear, itemized plan.

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Frequently Asked
Question

Can you really get new teeth in one day?
Yes. With same-day (immediate-load) implants, we place your implants and attach a fixed set of teeth in a single visit. Your permanent teeth come later, after healing, but you never leave without a working smile.
The surgical portion is usually completed in a few hours on your procedure day. You’ll be in the office a bit longer overall for planning and placing your fixed temporary teeth, but you leave the same day with a full smile.
Most patients are comfortably sedated and report little to no pain during the procedure, with manageable soreness afterward that’s controlled with standard medication.
The implants can last a lifetime with good care. Your fixed teeth are durable and, if ever needed, can be maintained or replaced without redoing the implants.
You’ll start on a soft-food diet while the implants fuse with your bone over the next few months, then return to eating the foods you love once healing is complete.
Teeth in a Day — especially All-on-4 — is often designed to use your available bone and avoid grafting. A quick 3D scan will confirm your options.

Schedule Your Teeth in a Day Consultation in San Diego

The best way to know if Teeth in a Day is right for you is a consultation and 3D scan with Dr. Fakhimi. In a single visit we’ll assess your teeth, bone, and goals, answer your questions, and map out exactly how — and how quickly — we can give you a new smile. Same-day teeth have helped countless San Diego patients replace failing teeth and dentures with a permanent, confident smile, and your consultation is the first step.

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