It was just over a month ago when I started my road to better dental health. It was on October 14, 2014, when I was going to get my teeth extracted with Dr. Winne at Facial & Oral Surgery in Augusta.

I will admit that I was really scared, but it went great, in fact I didn't take any pain medication after my teeth were extracted.

Then about a week after the teeth came out, I saw Dr. Kutri at Capitol Dental Care in Augusta, to try on my temporary top plate. The first few days I had a tough time keeping the plate in for more than a few minutes at a time. After some adjustments and wearing an adhesive, wearing the top plate has become second nature.

After years of trying not to smile in pictures, it took some getting use to smiling again. But, it has finally become second nature for me and I have been overwhelmed by all of your kind comments on my new teeth.

There is still more to come. The permanent top and bottom plates should be set for early 2015.

I can't be more happy with the care I have received and wonder why I waited so long to take care of my problem!

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