William is a 40-year-old former soccer player who, self-conscious about his teeth, had always hidden his smile behind closed lips. He had postponed dealing with his smile not only because of an extremely active sports career, but also due to time constraints and financial reasons. In addition, although his teeth were extremely discolored, William considered himself a wise and cautious consumer of health care and was careful to avoid treatment he felt would result in an unnatural appearance. He was elated to finally discover a situation very similar to his own in our treatment archives that displayed the outcome he had been seeking.

Upon completion of treatment, William appears healthier and happier. He says that, not only does he love his new smile, but something is also definitely "different on the inside." "No one will ever really know how this has changed my life!"
It is extremely rewarding to know that properly planned and well-executed esthetic/restorative dentistry can truly influence our patients' lives in many positive ways, both tangible and intangible.