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FINALLY!
A SMILE
SHE KNEW WAS WAITING FOR HER!
When many people are unhappy with the appearance
of their smile, like Dorothy Pidhorecki, they
don’t smile or tend to cover their mouth
with their hand. “I think the nicest
thing you can do for someone is to smile at
them and brighten their day,” states
Dorothy. Now, she can – and does confidently!
For years, Dorothy was unhappy with her smile.
Her teeth were discolored and a lower tooth
was badly turned. Upper teeth were uneven, particularly
“eye” teeth which were much shorter
than the others.
Periodically, Dorothy
visited dentists to learn options to improve
her smile. “Over the years, the news
was never good,” states Dorothy. Several
wanted to pull natural teeth and create bridges
to replace them. An orthodontist recommended
braces for five years. After each visit, Dorothy
left disappointed with the recommendation.
With constant public
contact in her job at a toll booth, a patron
once told Dorothy she was pretty. When she smiled,
he retracted the compliment. With hurt feelings,
she retreated to the break room and saw a TV
ad featuring Dr. Joel Singer. After visiting
his web site and viewing the Smile Gallery of
other patients, she became excited about the
potential for her smile.
Her initial visit was
her first ray of hope to recreate her smile
without the need to remove any teeth. “He
is so professional and caring,” shares
Dorothy. “I knew immediately he was
‘for’ me and wanted to help me feel
better about myself.”
Dr. Singer discussed
porcelain veneers for Dorothy’s upper eight
teeth as well as the bottom tooth that protruded.
“Dorothy’s full smile shows her upper
eight teeth,” explains Dr. Singer.
“We wanted to create a look that has
all teeth in her smile blending together for
the most natural appeal.” He also recommended
whitening her teeth first so the veneers could
be made to match a brightened smile overall.
After BriteSmile
whitening, Dorothy was scheduled for the teeth
prepared for porcelain veneers. In this process,
Dr. Singer made molds of her teeth so the dental
lab could make porcelain shaped to his specifications.
These would be adhered to cover the front of
Dorothy’s natural teeth, giving a new shape
and shade.
Prior to meeting Dr.
Singer, Dorothy had been “terrified
of going to the dentist.” Yet, she
found Dr. Singer was “very gentle and
didn’t want me to feel anything. He talks
to you and asks if you are OK and if you want
to take a break. He has a very gentle touch.
Even though the appointment was four hours long,
I was very comfortable,” says Dorothy.
Next, Dr. Singer placed a temporary until the
porcelain was placed. “The temporaries
were wonderful! I couldn’t stop smiling!
I didn’t think it could get any better
until he actually put the veneers on!”
Dorothy exclaims.
She soon found her
smile was better with the porcelain. “It’s
wonderful!” she shares. “I hugged
him and kissed him! I now have a Colgate smile!
There’s no explaining it.” Dorothy
feels her new smile has made her more attractive
and outgoing. “I smile at everyone!”
laughs Dorothy. “Your mouth is such a big
part of your face. I felt trapped when I had
to cover my mouth before, and now I feel free!
Now I smile and laugh and I am confident when
I do it!”
Cosmetic dentistry
requires exceptional skills and materials for
a natural look and feel. While the financial
commitment can be a challenge, Dorothy feels
the result is well worth the investment. “His
staff helped me put together a payment plan
that was easy for me to budget,” she
states. “Now I have a beautiful smile
and feel more confident than I did when I was
in my twenties!” Like the “new
Dorothy”, you may find yourself making
this comment to Dr. Singer …
“You made my smile!” To discuss
smile enhancement, call (201)
592-6222 or ask about options at
your next visit.
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| 2003
Resolutions
For Your Smile |
Resolution
1 - Protect Your Teeth & Gum Health
Research now shows that your oral health
has an impact on your overall health. The
bacteria of gum disease has been linked
to coronary artery disease, stroke, memory
loss, diabetes, and preterm babies. It is
also the number one cause of tooth loss
in this country. Once tooth loss begins,
an entirely new set of ordeals begins.
For most who are
missing natural teeth, they are familiar
with the associated discomfort, inconvenience,
and embarrassment of dentures or partials.
These problems do not stop there. When natural
tooth roots are no longer present in the
jaw, the bone begins to shrink in depth
and height. As this occurs, the denture
or partial has an ever-changing foundation
on which to balance. Although denture adhesives
lessen the amount of movement, they are
typically dependable for only brief periods.
Other repercussions
occur as a result of bone loss. Changes
in facial appearance begin, including deep
wrinkling and a sunken-in appearance of
the mouth. Jowls form from the detachment
of facial muscles. Often, the corners of
the mouth turn downward, even in a smile.
The chin begins to point and the nose moves
closer to the chin. The result is a look
that ages you far beyond your years.
Fortunately, today’s
dentistry offers options in tooth replacement
that are stable, attractive, and comfortable.
They can restore your appearance, chewing
strength and stability, and confidence in
speaking and laughing.
If you have experienced
tooth loss, investigate the latest options
to replace teeth. If you have all your natural
teeth, do all you can to protect them as
well as the health of your gums. Begin with
a thorough oral examination to learn your
current oral health status and vulnerable
areas. Then, get treatment to repair, protect,
or implement a daily regimen to maintain
healthy teeth and gums. You’ll keep
your smile its best for 2003 and your lifetime!
Resolution 2 -
Achieve a smile that complements your life.
A smile is often the first thing
others notice. An appealing smile sends
a positive message to others in business
and social settings.
If you are not
happy with the appearance of your smile,
consider the options available in cosmetic
dentistry. Today’s technology, techniques
and materials give an exceptional look,
feel, and longevity. In addition to the
affordability of today’s whitening
techniques, porcelain crowns, veneers, and
bridges can recreate a smile that looks
natural, even reflecting light as natural
teeth. In smile enhancement, a dentist who
is skilled in advanced techniques of cosmetic
dentistry considers facial shape, bite alignment,
and smile width. These factors are combined
to give you a smile that flatters your overall
appearance with long-term appeal. Too, signs
of “dental work” are not visible
to others in today’s esthetic dentistry.
Pursue a smile
that you’ll be proud to share. Today’s
dentistry can make your smile look more
attractive, and have you smiling more often
and more confidently.
Resolution 3 -
Don t let insurance coverage dictate the
extent of your care.
Insurance coverage provides peace of mind
should major medical needs arise. For your
basic health needs, coverage is generally
designed to help you with selected services.
In most instances, however, the limits to
coverage provide far less than what is in
your long-term best interest.
Once you have a
thorough understanding of your current oral
health needs, you can make decisions that
will prevent problems in the future, rather
than continually repair those which occur.
The time and cost to repair problems with
teeth and gums is much greater than preventing
the problems in the first place. Do what
is necessary to avoid these problems regardless
of what insurance covers.
Resolution 4 -
Smile often.
Smiling conditions muscles in your face
and perks up your day. Smiles also have
a tendency to be contagious, so share yours
with others and enjoy the results! It is
the universal language we should all know
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