Smile Stories Wayne

A Smile
Restored

While away on vacation, one of our longtime patients experienced an unexpected accident— she took a fall that left her without her two front teeth. Shocked, in pain, and far from home, she called us immediately. Even in that moment of uncertainty, she knew she could count on Dr. Alex and the team.

As soon as she returned, we brought her in and got to work. In her very first visit back, Dr. Alex placed a provisional restoration to quickly restore her smile and give her the comfort and confidence she needed.

 

From there, we began the process of full restoration. Dental implants were carefully placed to ensure long-term strength and stability. After the healing period, we completed her journey with beautifully crafted final restorations, custom-designed to look and feel just like natural teeth.

What began as a distressing moment ended in a renewed smile and a return to normal life. This case is a reminder of how unexpected events can happen, but with compassionate care and trusted relationships, your smile is never far from being restored.

A Single Restoration
That Changed Everything

For years, this young man lived with a front tooth that never quite looked or felt right. He had fractured his tooth at a very young age and relied on bonding to restore it. Over time,the bonding had to be replaced again and again, each fix holding up for a while, but never for long. The tooth would chip, stain, or look slightly off. After a while, he got tired of constantly fixing it and let the tooth stay short.

 

But it bothered him more than he let on. It was always in the back of his mind when he smiled or spoke. He finally decided it was time for something more permanent. After talking through the options, we decided on a single porcelain veneer for tooth number 9.

Restoring just one front tooth is one of the most challenging things to do in cosmetic dentistry. The shape, shade, texture, even the way light reflects o" the surface—all of it has to match the neighboring tooth perfectly. With the support of our in-house lab, we were able to customize every detail, and create a veneer that blends naturally with his smile.

Now his smile looks even again, and most importantly, it meant not having to think about that tooth anymore—and being able to smile without hesitation. And for others who’ve been living with a similar struggle, it’s a reminder that you don’t have to settle. One small change can restore more than just your tooth. It can bring back your confidence.