Show #387 Airing 5/13/07
Are missing teeth causing you to miss out on a winning smile? Today we'll learn how to "bridge the gap" between a troubled smile and a great one. Joining us is Dr. Steven Marsh and one of his patients, Judith Smith.
Question: Judith, you're smiling now. Was this always the case?
Answer: I had always thought that I wanted to have something done to my smile, but I was always putting it off. Then two things happened. My dentist of many years passed away, and my bridge on the upper right of my mouth broke. Knowing that I needed to have that fixed, I figured it was the right time to re-do my smile.
Question: Dr. Marsh, what di you want ot do for Judith?
Answer: We discussed several options during consultation. Judith was missing 3 teeth on one side and two teeth on the other. One option to fill these gaps was to use implants. However, in Judith's case, we would first need to raise her sinuses (holes in the bones), and that would require surgery.
A second option would be a removable partial.
Another option is a permanent bridge. Now, in Judith's case, one bridge would have to be big-it's about as far as we could go with bridges. But it was an option.
Question: Judith, how did you make your final decision?
Answer: I didn't want to have surgery if it was not necessary, and I wanted something permanent, not removable. So after two, in-depth consultations with Dr. Marsh, I chose to get the permanent bridge.
Dr. Marsh took a lot of time to talk to me and make sure that I understood what was going to happen, so I felt very comfortable going forward.
Question: Okay, let's take a look at what was done?
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Question: Judith, did you get the smile you expected?
Answer: I am very happy that I had Dr. Marsh work on my smile. I have no complaints-and I would tell you if I did! I wanted a wonderful smile, and that's what he gave me. My husband is pleased with it as well.
And again, everything was explained to me, so I felt comfortable while it was being done.
Don't miss out on a healthy smile. Call the number that's next. My thanks to Dr. Steven Marsh and Judith Smith.
