Linda hadn’t just had problems with her teeth; she’d had issues with dentists. When seeking help, she encountered dentists who didn’t listen to her, cut her off, and talked down to her. That is until she came into Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale. Linda says, “After all these years, I’m finding a dentist to help me. My life changed from that day when I stepped into this office.”
Dr. Steven A. Brisman immediately recognized Linda as a fearful patient who’d had bad experiences with dentistry in the past. She knew there were problems with her teeth but didn’t know how bad they were. Dr. Brisman knows how important it is to take time with patients who might have had bad experiences in the past. When caring for patients, Dr. Brisman says, “It’s all about the trust. It’s not about your credentials. It’s not about where you did your medical training, but that you have their interest at heart.”
Linda appreciated the time Dr. Brisman took in this process: “He explained everything to me, from the beginning to the end . . . He explained to me what my options were, what his recommendations were, and he did not pressure me into anything.”
When Linda understood the current state of her teeth and how Dr. Brisman planned to help, she agreed to the treatment.
Complex Needs for a New Smile
The challenges Linda faced were multidimensional. From a cosmetic perspective, Linda had a gummy smile and an unattractive denture. When she smiled, she displayed a few of her teeth. From a comfort perspective, Linda had a removable denture that was so uncomfortable she could barely wear it, which kept her from going out in public. From a functional standpoint, Linda’s teeth were barely functional. She couldn’t speak clearly and chew well, making it hard for her to eat. From a health perspective, several of her teeth were hopeless and needed extraction.
Dr. Brisman and his team designed a solution to meet all these needs to give Linda a beautiful, comfortable, functional, and healthy new smile.
