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It’s a Darn Shame<br />
By: James J. White, D.D.S. / Your Dentist<br />
Last month, a lovely, rather frail-appearing<br />
lady came to my office for a consultation<br />
regarding my turbyfill dentures. After introducing<br />
myself and asking how I might help her, she promptly opened her purse<br />
and took out a set of dentures.<br />
I have thought quite a long time about whether or not I should<br />
write an article concerning this episode. It is a regrettable situation I,<br />
unfortunately, have so commonly seen over the past few years.<br />
Typically, I sit down and explain how I can help the patient and<br />
present the necessary cost to accomplish this. Very often, an older patient<br />
will have one of their children come with them to the consultation.<br />
I always encourage this. An extra set of ears never hurts.<br />
Most often, the older patient becomes quite excited about the<br />
possibility of having teeth, and/or being out of discomfort. They also<br />
know they will, once again, regain some dignity.<br />
The cost of the treatment is not usually an obstacle to the older<br />
patient, but sadly, it seems to be a problem to their kids. It seems that<br />
the child has an issue with mom or pop spending the money to have<br />
the necessary treatment.<br />
How very sad, if not tragic. Just think about that.<br />
To me, the money one saves is that person’s money to use as they see<br />
fit. I personally think it borders on criminality to have a child dictate<br />
the quality of life for their parent just because they do not want the<br />
parent’s money spent.<br />
The lady about whom I wrote about when beginning this article was<br />
Someday is<br />
TODAY!<br />
What are you waiting for?<br />
• Trouble eating the foods you want?<br />
• Discomfort when chewing?<br />
• Tmj problems /Jaw joint noises are not normal<br />
• Sensitivity/pain with sweets?<br />
• Gums bleeding?<br />
• Tooth loss without replacement?<br />
• Dentures making sores or not fitting anymore?<br />
(Turbyfill dentures)<br />
• Ugly smiles?<br />
• why not look your youngest?<br />
I will provide unparalleled dental care.<br />
A consultation is complementary<br />
702/562-8833<br />
www.JamesWhiteDDS.com<br />
so excited not to have to carry what she called her “cheap” teeth in her<br />
purse that she made the follow-up appointment, only to be cancelled<br />
by the daughter.<br />
It is one thing to help or assist parents make financial decisions<br />
when they no longer possess reasoning power. It is quite another to<br />
discourage or prevent older parents from having all that they need or<br />
want - particularly when it is the parent’s money.<br />
“Honor thy father and thy mother that their days may be long upon<br />
the land which the Lord, thy God has given them.”<br />
If I can assist you in any manner with your dental needs, please do<br />
not hesitate to contact my office and schedule an appointment - with<br />
or without your children.<br />
1140 N. Town Center Drive suite #170<br />
L.D. Pankey Institute alumnus, Dawson Academy alumnus,<br />
Fellow Academy of General Dentistry,<br />
Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International,<br />
Northwestern University Dental School,<br />
Turbyfill Dentures, etc.<br />
WHITE SMILES ARE FOR EVERYONE!<br />
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