A good cosmetic dentist should be happy to show you a portfolio of dental before and after photos from satisfied patients. These pictures can help you gauge the right dentist (and the right dental procedure) for your smile makeover. Learn why you should bother with before and after photos.
"I could not remember the last time that I felt like smiling. I went to D.r Kodish for a free consultation when the jaw pain and headaches were more than I could stand each day. At first I was concerned about the cost. I soon realized that my health-physical and emotional-was certainly worth it. I am so pleased with the results. The staff welcomed me at each appointment and made me so comfortable. There was always a "real" voice at the other end of the phone when I called about a problem. My appointments were conveniently scheduled around my work hours. Every day someone comments on my "beautiful smile". My only question now is "Why did I wait so long?" The only answer is that I had not known about the Kodish Group. "
– P.
"I love this dental office! They have the most wonderful, professional, and friendly staff of anywhere I have been in the last 25 years I've lived in South Florida. As a plus you are always greeted with warm coffee and cookies!"
– S.K.
"As a professional in the educational field, I understand the importance of self assurance and the remarkable power of one’s level of confidence. I have also learned what can happen if your self esteem is suddenly shattered by tragedy. A few years ago, I lost my only child to suicide. There was no time to say goodbye… there was no hope that I would ever be able to wake up again without the crushing weight of guilt bearing down on me as a daily reminder of my incomprehensible loss. In an effort for a fresh start and in hopes of healing, my husband and I picked up our lifetime roots and moved to a new state and a new city: New Orleans, Louisiana. We were there only a few months when Hurricane Katrina struck. The ensuing levee breaches took literally everything we owned and most of what mattered in our lives — our home, our friends, our jobs, and even our church. I was rapidly running out of things to lose, including my sanity. My grief manifested itself in a bizarre physical behavior: I became a tooth-grinding, jaw-clenching bundle of nerves. In fact, over the course of two years, I had literally ground my once beautiful teeth into pathetic little nubs. They had become my battle scars. I could no longer bear to even glance at myself in the mirror; my debilitating nervous mannerism had begun to cripple my ability to eat, to speak clearly, to smile, to interact with others. I had hit rock bottom. Following Katrina, we moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Shortly after we arrived, I read an advertisement in a local magazine for The Kodish Dental Group. In a desperate attempt to begin to help myself, I scheduled a dental consultation. Showing up for that appointment was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. In fact, I just crumbled and cried right there in the examining chair before I could even bear to open my mouth for Dr. Kodish! Yet, it was a beginning. In fact, it was a life-changing beginning—a second chance that I never thought I could have. Cosmetic Dentistry is actually a misnomer. It brings to mind images of glamorous individuals whose only concerns are with their outside appearance and self-gratification. This field should really be known as Compassionate Dentistry. In the course of several months, I personally experienced what patience, perseverance, and true professionalism can bring about. My dental restoration has restored my dignity and self confidence. I can proudly open my mouth once again without the visible reminders of how much I USED to hurt. And that makes me smile!"
– S.B.
