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story by Alexis Williams
photos courtesy of Biloxi Family Dental Care
FOUNTAIN OF
Youth
or more than four years, Biloxi dentist Dr. Grafton Teets has been offering patients an opportunity to improve their appearance and
the function of their smile with
the patented Denture Fountain of Youth. Developed to support facial features and create a younger appearance, Fountain of Youth dentures are becoming more popular along the Gulf Coast.
Before
“The process of fitting a patient for Fountain of Youth dentures
is very detailed and requires
over 40 steps in just the first appointment,” Dr. Teets said. “We use principles of neuromuscular dentistry to accurately fit a patient and find the best bite resulting
in more comfort and improved ability to chew.”
Debbie Nolan of D’Iberville has had her Fountain of Youth top denture for about a year. “It’s changed my self confidence for sure,” she said. “I didn’t smile a whole lot before, but I’ve had so many people tell me it’s so good to see me smile.”
Dr. Teets is currently pursuing his fellowship at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He has also completed the basic and advanced courses for Fountain of Youth Dentures in Savannah, Ga., with founder Dr.
Rod Strickland.
For current denture wearers considering
new dentures, Dr. Teets offers a complimentary consultation. He also must decide if an individual is a candidate
for Fountain of Youth or a high-quality traditional denture, which he also can provide. A portion of dentures may be covered by dental insurance.
Before After
Dentures give a confident, beautiful smile
Economy and traditional
dentures serve only to replace
missing teeth. Fountain of Youth
(FOY) dentures are designed to
do more. FOY dentures differ in
that they maintain and support
the face. They combat jawbone deterioration which is the cause
of the aged or “sunken in”
appearance that many denture
wearers have.
According to Dr. Teets and his
staff at Biloxi Family Dental Care, “this new innovation, FOY dentures, simulates the level of the jawbone as it once was and works with facial muscles providing stronger facial support, which in turn, creates a more youthful look.”
FOY dentures help create the appearance of fuller lips, lessen wrinkles and help build-out the face.
After
2628 Executive Place, Biloxi 228.388.7844 www.foydenturesbiloxi.com
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