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A Great Smile and Great Health
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A Great Smile
Would you prefer having a great smile or great health?
Well, I personally prefer having both!
Let me tell you about a case I did 15 years ago in dental school.
At the time, cosmetic dentistry was booming! Many young and aspiring dentist wanted to be part of the movement, and I was no different.
I was excited when I was presented with a case where the patient needed serious cosmetic help!
Check out these pictures…
To help you know what you’re looking at, the first photo was taken at a new patient exam and the second after lots of work on the day of cementation of the upper veneers. A veneer is simply a very thin cover placed on the existing tooth to give you a great smile!
When I first saw the patient, he had only had one request, “I want veneers to close the space between my teeth.” It was my first full 8-unit veneer case (a complex and intensive process), and I was thrilled with the prospect of getting the experience.
On the day of the final picture we were both very pleased with the result, and I presented the results at our school Clinical Excellence Day.
The teeth look so much better right??
Many years later I came across these photos but this time with different eyes.
Look again at the first picture:
This man certainly had cosmetic problems, but he also had major periodontal (gum) disease and a serious abscess.
Giving this man a great smile isn’t the only thing we did for him. Through the course of treatment, we also helped him improve his health!
A Great Smile and Great Health
Total Care Dental and Wellness
I am grateful to be part of the team at Total Care Dental and Wellness!
It has provided an environment that allows me to pursue optimal health and results for our patients.
I don’t have to choose between a great smile or great health. I can give patients both!
I am grateful for you, the patients that take their health seriously and come see us.
Let us help you achieve a great smile and great health!
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Dr. David Mishler
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