Among the thousands of river and ocean cruises canceled during the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic was the trip that Dawn Bertler and her husband planned to take to St. Thomas and St. Martin in June 2020. Four years later, that Caribbean voyage is finally back on. “We’re scheduled to go in late July, and I think it […]
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In-office digital technology and precision dental implant allow for easy replacement of infected molarBraces, Implants And A Soaring Smile
Advanced techniques, specialized training allow dentist to tackle the most difficult dental issuesA lot of young pilots dream of flying fighter jets, engaging in simulated dogfights and performing the maneuvers depicted in the immensely popular Top Gun movies. Not Myles Jenkins. Though the glory of the skies often goes to the “Maverick,” “Goose” and “Iceman” of the flying fraternity, there’s a lot of grunt work to do, and Myles says he will […]
Denture Success Sparks Sibling Revelry
Years after crashes wreck their teeth, sisters restore smiles with implant-supported appliancesThe decision to become a nurse was a natural choice for Lisa Pfannkuchen. She wanted to be a nurse since she was young, and her entire family, except for her sister, works in the medical field. Since 2015, Lisa has served as director of nursing at a Florida state prison. “I manage 20 nurses,” Lisa shares. “I work with the […]
Dentures Earn A Smile Of Approval
How Deborah found happiness with her decision to embrace an implant-secured applianceCome September, snowbird Deborah Desforges will tolerate the 20-hour drive from Massachusetts to Florida, where she and her daughter will make their annual birthday visit to Disney World. “My daughter and I were both born in September, and ever since my granddaughter was born four years ago, we’ve been celebrating our birthdays here in Florida at Disney World,” Deborah explains. […]
A New Smile In A Day
Restore appearance, functionality in one appointment through placement of dental implants and new teethJohn Fred worked as a police officer in Nassau County, New York, for 23 years, retiring in January 2015. A month later, John and his wife, Cora, a housewife, fled the cold and dreary New York winters and relocated to Florida. However, the couple couldn’t flee their longstanding battles with failing teeth. “I’ve had problems with my upper teeth for […]
Overcoming Wisdom Tooth Woes
Advanced techniques required to correct damage caused by impacted third molars and gum diseaseAs he neared the end of his 16th year with the Cocoa Police Department, Maj. Eric Austin was on track to become the next chief of police. Before that year was out, however, Eric changed course, took a leap of faith and turned his working career inside out. He went from being a full-time law enforcement officer and part-time pastor […]
The Cancer’s Gone And The Smile’s Back
Treatment that saves life destroys teeth, but dentist’s implant expertise shines in full-mouth rehabAs holiday traditions go, few measure up to the Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, where every business in the historic downtown district has been lighting up their buildings from November to January for 30 years. It has twice been lauded by National Geographic as one of the 10 most dazzling holiday light displays in the world, and Ron Ross […]
Smiling About Dental Implants
Secured lower denture enables retired teacher’s aide to sing with confidenceArmed with a degree in fashion technology, Edith “Edie” Nicholson thrived for years in the garment industry in her native Pennsylvania. When she started a family, she chose to become a stay-at-home mom. After her children grew older, Edie returned to the workforce, but she didn’t revisit the fashion world. “That’s not a field you can walk back into easily,” […]