One of Dr. Wolberg’s most memorable dental veneer transformations involved a patient who had significant occlusal wear and TMJ joint problems. Her teeth had become almost flat over the years due to clenching and grinding. “This patient’s transformation was not just about aesthetics but also about restoring her bite to a healthy position using crowns and veneers,” Dr. Wolberg explains.
The journey was challenging, especially since the patient had considerable dental anxiety. Facing the prospect of getting about 15 crowns and veneers for her entire upper arch, she was understandably nervous. However, with the help of Ativan, which Dr. Wolberg prescribed for her dental appointments, she was able to move through each appointment without fear or anxiety. After the transformation, not only did this patient’s bite improve, but her smile was restored to its natural beauty. A family member even remarked that her smile looked just like it did in high school, affirming the natural and youthful appearance of her new smile. She even brought in a high school photo to show the similarity, a moment Dr. Wolberg recalls as “pretty cool to see.”