Two years ago I broke the bridge on my lower front teeth that I had worn for 30 years. I was living in a health care desert at the time, so I could only get a removable partial plate to replace it. Once I moved to the Asheville area I immediately looked for a dentist. AER is on my way home from the city, and when I saw the "accepting new patients" sign on the front I stopped in and made an appointment with Dr Martins to schedule implants to provide a permanent solution. And I am so glad I did.
Dr. Martins and his staff have been wonderful from day one all the way through yesterday when they installed the new smile. they carefully and accurately described the whole process, including potential challenges. Everything went exactly as described. The surgery went smoothly with no discomfort. Recovery was milder than expected, I took one ibuprofen the next morning and that was the extent of my discomfort management needs. Healing posts were installed a couple of weeks later, and then upgraded when my gums were ready. After another month or so of healing I came into the office to get "fitted" for my replacement smile. The electronic scanning process they used was so much easier to tolerate than the old-fashioned white "goop" molds that I had used previously that I was amazed. The molds had always been the worst part of major dental work for me. The replacement was ordered, and three weeks later when it arrived I went in for the installation. Again, no discomfort whatsoever, and it fit perfectly the first time.
Now, I can smile again, and I can speak clearly again. Maybe the most amazing result came last night when for the first time in over two years I could brush all my teeth together, at the same time, with the same toothbrush. Maybe a little thing, but it signaled to me that my life was back to normal.
I can't thank Dr Martins and his enough. For their kind attitude, their completely professionalism, their willingness to answer questions and work with me. And the amazing and wonderful results.
I can not recommend Dr Martins and his team highly enough. I'm 73, and he is by far the best dentist I have ever had. read more