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Smile for the Camera

Diane was preparing to celebrate her 25th Sliver wedding anniversary. As she sat before the mirror and prepared to put on her makeup, Diane knew in her heart that she had made the right decision. Her strong desire to improve her appearance coupled with her husband's support, allowed Diane a great sense of satisfaction that proved to be her best anniversary gift ever.

Several months ago, Diane was having a family portrait made with her sister. "Smile for the Camera" were four little words that would ultimately improve her life tremendously. When the photographer presented her with the close-up of her face, she was devastated by her appearance; the crow's feet on the side of her eye's wrinkles on her forehead, and thin lips. The crown on her front tooth detracted a lot from her appearance and was very apparent in the photograph. She never liked the crown because it has always been the wrong shade and has always had that dark band along the gum line as well. My teeth have always been yellow and just not attractive, she thought to herself.

Diane was overcome with emotion and walked out of the studio without uttering a word. Her sister caught up with her and sat down next to her on the bench. After a period of silence, Diane looked at her sister and exclaimed, "I can't believe I have aged that much. I don't want to have our picture taken because I don't like the way I look".

"I understand completely", maintained her sister. "There is something you can do about the way you feel, though", she continued. "I recently had a cosmetic dental treatment performed, and I absolutely love my smile. It's about the best thing I've ever done for myself, and I am so glad I had it done. You should consider a visit to my dentist and have a smile consultation performed. I know you will be driving from Alabama, but believe me, this office is worth the drive. Further, I'm sure my dentist would be able to recommend a plastic surgeon to easily correct a few of those items you mentioned. My family's needs have always come before my own, she reflected, and just once I would like to have something done for me.

A visit to Fountain View Family Dentistry & Cosmetic Center did in fact prove to be all she had hoped for. The dental office afforded Diane a beautiful aesthetic smile that made her feel many years younger. A referral to a plastic surgeon concluded with a small tuck to remove her crow's feet, Botox therapy for her forehead to remove the wrinkles, and collagen was placed in her lips.

Diane was tremendously elated by her vitalized self esteem. She reflected about the wonderful treatment she had received over the last few months. The before-and-after photographs hanging to the right of her mirror, a gift from her dentist, was a great reminder of how amazing she looked now as compared to before. I feel like a million dollars, she thought to herself, and tonight I will be proud to celebrate my anniversary with my husband.

What created such a lasting impression for Diane regarding her dental care? T start with, she received a level of care from start to finish that far exceeded her expectations. This was greatly attributed to the staff, which acted very professional and made every aspect of Diane's care fell comfortable and relaxed. She received many spa like comforts including a blanket to cover up her legs, warm towelettes, and a DVD movie from their library that helped keep her engrossed as she had her dental therapy.

Communication was clearly demonstrated among all members of the dental team and Diane knew she was the center of their attention. The use of the latest dental technology allowed Diane not only to understand the treatment she was contemplating, but gave her confidence in knowing she was getting the best care possible. The staff took digital photographs of her face and her teeth, entered them into the computer, and produced a beautiful portfolio. An intra-oral camera was used in the treatment room to project enlarged images of her teeth onto the monitor that were the size of a basketball. This allowed the staff and doctor to discuss numerous details with her.

The dentist was very perceptive to Diane's dental needs, and provided her with various treatment options. The doctor's seventeen years of dental experience, has provided him the benefits of having complied a great staff, a tremendously organized system, and a collection of the latest equipment that assures patient confidence. An entire charting of all her teeth and gum tissue were performed on the computer. Digital x-rays of her teeth were scanned into a computer. With a very warm approach and thorough evaluation, a complete history was taken to assess important historical information.

Features ranging from follow-up telephone calls from the staff to the charismatic charm of the doctor, created an excellent value of dental treatment for Diane. Impressions of Diane's teeth were taken and models were fabricated that were then used to clearly demonstrate exactly how her teeth would look at the completion of treatment. The doctor transformed the model into a desired result for Diane and recorded all the steps into her records so that the same steps could then be accurately repeated on her teeth. A diagnostic wax up of the prepared teeth on the model gave Diane a perspective on how her teeth will ultimately look. The dentist presented Diane with a customized treatment plan consultation in the form of a personalized dental movie recorded on DVD. This summarized her diagnosis and treatment needs. This Patient Movie included the photographs taken during her previous visit, now organized into a movie complete with narration. Diane was able to bring this dental movie home to her husband, which allowed him to understand all the important information that had been discussed.

Do you want to look and feel your best? One of best feelings you can have is confidence, which is easily accomplished by having an award-winning smile.

Your smile is an extension of who you are. To quote an old phrase, "a picture is worth a thousand words", and this holds true every time you smile. What message does your smile extend to your friends, family and co-workers?

To stay forever young is perhaps the dream of every person. Most of us wish we could visit the Fountain of Youth, and continue to look young and vital throughout our lives. A visit to Fountain View Family Dentistry & Cosmetic Center will provide you the stunning smile you deserve and help you achieve the satisfaction of looking your absolute very best. What constitutes a dental cosmetic center?

Fountain View Family Dentistry & Cosmetic Center is much more than an ordinary dental office. Key elements to look for are the doctor's experience level, doctor's continuing education, number of years the doctor has been performing cosmetic treatment, digital photography, before and after portfolio, your personal portfolio, high quality communication with you doctor, staff, and practice administrator, spa atmosphere, follow-up service, quality of dental lab, must all be present to achieve this status.

 

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