From Extraction to Confidence: Elenas Story

A True Smile Story from Budapest to Brooklyn

When Elena, a 38-year-old graphic designer from Budapest, lost her front tooth due to an old childhood injury finally catching up with her, she was devastated.

“I smiled less,” she confessed. “Even at work video calls, I started keeping the camera off. It felt like a part of me had gone missing.”

Her dentist in Hungary recommended a dental implant, but there was a catch — she’d need to wait several months before it could be placed. In the meantime, the gap in her smile felt like a gaping hole in her confidence.

That’s when her dentist suggested a clear Essix retainer with a fake tooth — a temporary but elegant solution.

A Clear Path to Confidence

An Essix retainer is a transparent, removable tray that fits snugly over the teeth — similar to Invisalign. But in Elena’s case, her retainer had a twist: a lifelike prosthetic tooth was embedded right into the space where her natural tooth had been removed.

It was custom-made to match the shape, shade, and size of her original tooth.

“When I put it in, I couldn’t believe the difference,” Elena said. “I looked like me again.”

The best part? No one noticed. Her friends and colleagues didn’t even realize she was wearing anything.

A Journey Across Borders

Elena later moved to New York for a short-term creative contract and continued her dental journey with Smile Boutique in Brooklyn. The team was familiar with her case and worked closely with her previous records from Europe. They made sure her temporary Essix fit perfectly while she prepared for her implant placement in the U.S.

“They were so kind,” she shared. “It felt like my dental care didn’t skip a beat — even across the ocean.”

Why Patients Choose Essix Retainers with a Tooth

Essix retainers with a built-in fake tooth are:

• Ideal for patients awaiting dental implants or bridges
• Removable and easy to clean
• Completely clear and discreet
• Custom-fit for maximum comfort
• A cost-effective, non-invasive temporary solution

Whether you're in Europe, Brooklyn, or anywhere in between, this solution offers immediate peace of mind after a tooth extraction.

A Temporary Fix with a Lasting Impact

By the time Elena was ready for her dental implant, she had worn her Essix retainer every day for nearly five months. It had traveled with her across countries, through interviews, meetings, first dates, and countless cups of coffee.

“I’ll always be grateful for that little clear tray,” she said. “It gave me my smile back when I needed it most.”

Smile Boutique is proud to help patients — whether local or international — find beautiful, temporary solutions like Essix retainers with a fake tooth while they await their permanent smiles.

Book a consultation today and let us guide you every step of the way — from affordable tooth extraction to implant, with confidence in between.