As many people travel through life, they get behind, so to speak, on their dental health.
For myriad reasons - a failure to see a need, a previous bad experience, financial concerns, paying to get the kids through college and others - they ignore the warning signs.
Then one day, they wake up to realize what they have lost.
"Hey, I want my smile back," is the common remark they make when they visit us.
What they are asking for is a smile makeover, what we sometimes call a smile renaissance.
Whether your dental health is a disaster or you just want to look your best, today's dentistry can give you the smile you have always wanted.
You can experience your very own version of a smile renaissance.
It can have immense effect for you personally.
A smile renaissance can literally transform the way you look.
It can make wrinkles, and facial imperfections seem to disappear.
If you ever watched the makeover shows on TV, you remember that the dental work often made the biggest difference in how they looked.
A smile makeover or enhancement can create an enormous physical transformation.
Who doesn't want a great looking smile? What you may not take into account is the effect the physical transformation has on the rest of your life.
This physical transformation is the first part of what I call the PIES formula.
PIES stand for Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual.
What happens in one part of your life in any one of those dimensions will usually affect all the other parts.
If you improve your physical appearance, it has a ripple effect.
If you look better, you feel better about yourself.
Others, will likely think you more intelligent, and emotionally, you'll feel better.
You may arouse interest of that certain someone you want noticing you.
In fact, studies have shown that the better you look, the better others treat you.
It's human nature.
People inherently know this, that's why they "dress up" for significant events, celebrations and times - so they can look as good as possible.
I've had many of these big problem patients say, "I'm the worst case you've ever seen," and I have to reassure them that they are not.
We can help virtually anyone have a good looking smile again and regain their dental health.
Not all dentists are equally qualified to do this kind of work.
It takes a lot of training, talent, skill, art and science to do these smile transformations.
So make sure that you find someone who is experienced and does this unique type of work on a regular basis.
Why? Because it requires us to consider every facet of dentistry, hundreds of considerations, big and small, to properly diagnose and treat cases like these.
We must consider the biology of the teeth and gums, whole body health, the bio-mechanics of function, the bio-structural integrity of the treatment we are performing, the cosmetic realities and patient concerns to ensure that we build a smile that helps you get your "smile mojo" back.
We have to consider your age and stage in life, your chewing habits, diet, jaw joint health and durability requirements of the treatment we will be performing.
We have to ask ourselves, "Given this patient's situation, wants, and needs, what makes the best long term solution?" Just as importantly, we have to consider how your past experiences have impacted you and what we need to do to help you get past any bad ones.
Often, we will show you your smile changing possibilities before we ever start by showing you how you'll look after the treatment is completed.
We do this using a computer program and your photos to simulate just how good your smile can look after we are finished.
Most people are surprised at the huge difference.
A common comment, " I had no idea that I could look that good again!" or another one, "I never looked that good even with my old teeth!" While it is but a simulation, usually our patients look better than the simulated smile when we are finished with the actual treatment.
Sadly, some people say, "Well, I'm not sure I'm worth all that.
That seems like a lot for me to do.
" I understand the feeling.
And smile transformations often are a lot of work.
But are you worth it? If you believe in yourself and your contributions to other people, then you'll answer in the affirmative.
There is another altruistic reason why you should get this kind of work done if you need it.
A mentor once told me, "If you're trying to give to everybody else, but your own cart is empty, what are you going to give?" You're responsible for filling yourself up so you have enough to give to others no matter if it's intellectually, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.
For many, getting their smile back fills them up in a way that they never thought possible.
It literally changes their life.
It affects their work, their love life, and their relationships with friends and family.
But the biggest change is how they feel about themselves.
I've had many a patient say, "I did this because it was my turn.
I've been doing for others for so long; Now it's time for me.
" And they're right.
It was their turn.
For me, this kind of dentistry is the most challenging and the most difficult.
It also has the biggest rewards.
And as you've read, fixing a broken smile is about more than your looks.
It's about your health.
It's about how you're going to live your life.
It is about recovering from the ravages of the past and finally getting the look you'd like to have.
Could it create a whole new you? It just might.
We have seen it do the same for so many.
No dentist can guarantee that it'll change your life.
But any of us can tell you this: smile transformations mean profound differences for many, and have changed many lives for the positive.
For myriad reasons - a failure to see a need, a previous bad experience, financial concerns, paying to get the kids through college and others - they ignore the warning signs.
Then one day, they wake up to realize what they have lost.
"Hey, I want my smile back," is the common remark they make when they visit us.
What they are asking for is a smile makeover, what we sometimes call a smile renaissance.
Whether your dental health is a disaster or you just want to look your best, today's dentistry can give you the smile you have always wanted.
You can experience your very own version of a smile renaissance.
It can have immense effect for you personally.
A smile renaissance can literally transform the way you look.
It can make wrinkles, and facial imperfections seem to disappear.
If you ever watched the makeover shows on TV, you remember that the dental work often made the biggest difference in how they looked.
A smile makeover or enhancement can create an enormous physical transformation.
Who doesn't want a great looking smile? What you may not take into account is the effect the physical transformation has on the rest of your life.
This physical transformation is the first part of what I call the PIES formula.
PIES stand for Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual.
What happens in one part of your life in any one of those dimensions will usually affect all the other parts.
If you improve your physical appearance, it has a ripple effect.
If you look better, you feel better about yourself.
Others, will likely think you more intelligent, and emotionally, you'll feel better.
You may arouse interest of that certain someone you want noticing you.
In fact, studies have shown that the better you look, the better others treat you.
It's human nature.
People inherently know this, that's why they "dress up" for significant events, celebrations and times - so they can look as good as possible.
I've had many of these big problem patients say, "I'm the worst case you've ever seen," and I have to reassure them that they are not.
We can help virtually anyone have a good looking smile again and regain their dental health.
Not all dentists are equally qualified to do this kind of work.
It takes a lot of training, talent, skill, art and science to do these smile transformations.
So make sure that you find someone who is experienced and does this unique type of work on a regular basis.
Why? Because it requires us to consider every facet of dentistry, hundreds of considerations, big and small, to properly diagnose and treat cases like these.
We must consider the biology of the teeth and gums, whole body health, the bio-mechanics of function, the bio-structural integrity of the treatment we are performing, the cosmetic realities and patient concerns to ensure that we build a smile that helps you get your "smile mojo" back.
We have to consider your age and stage in life, your chewing habits, diet, jaw joint health and durability requirements of the treatment we will be performing.
We have to ask ourselves, "Given this patient's situation, wants, and needs, what makes the best long term solution?" Just as importantly, we have to consider how your past experiences have impacted you and what we need to do to help you get past any bad ones.
Often, we will show you your smile changing possibilities before we ever start by showing you how you'll look after the treatment is completed.
We do this using a computer program and your photos to simulate just how good your smile can look after we are finished.
Most people are surprised at the huge difference.
A common comment, " I had no idea that I could look that good again!" or another one, "I never looked that good even with my old teeth!" While it is but a simulation, usually our patients look better than the simulated smile when we are finished with the actual treatment.
Sadly, some people say, "Well, I'm not sure I'm worth all that.
That seems like a lot for me to do.
" I understand the feeling.
And smile transformations often are a lot of work.
But are you worth it? If you believe in yourself and your contributions to other people, then you'll answer in the affirmative.
There is another altruistic reason why you should get this kind of work done if you need it.
A mentor once told me, "If you're trying to give to everybody else, but your own cart is empty, what are you going to give?" You're responsible for filling yourself up so you have enough to give to others no matter if it's intellectually, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.
For many, getting their smile back fills them up in a way that they never thought possible.
It literally changes their life.
It affects their work, their love life, and their relationships with friends and family.
But the biggest change is how they feel about themselves.
I've had many a patient say, "I did this because it was my turn.
I've been doing for others for so long; Now it's time for me.
" And they're right.
It was their turn.
For me, this kind of dentistry is the most challenging and the most difficult.
It also has the biggest rewards.
And as you've read, fixing a broken smile is about more than your looks.
It's about your health.
It's about how you're going to live your life.
It is about recovering from the ravages of the past and finally getting the look you'd like to have.
Could it create a whole new you? It just might.
We have seen it do the same for so many.
No dentist can guarantee that it'll change your life.
But any of us can tell you this: smile transformations mean profound differences for many, and have changed many lives for the positive.
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