For years, Lorene did everything she could to hide her smile. She avoided photos, covered her mouth when laughing and felt anxious in social situations.
Constantly worried people would focus on her teeth instead of her words or her vibrant personality.
After several negative experiences with other dentists who didn’t listen to her concerns, it’s no wonder she lost trust in dentists altogether. But with her daughter’s wedding approaching, she wanted one thing more than anything. To smile proudly on the day she watched her daughter walk down the aisle.
That’s when Lorene visited McIntosh Dental and met Dr Khosa.
After that meeting, everything changed. From the first appointment, Lorene felt heard, understood and supported. Something she’d never experienced before.
“Dr Khosa listened calmly while I explained my fears from past experiences. He promised we’d work together, not be told what I ‘must’ do. For the first time, I felt like I could trust a dentist.” — Lorene
Rather than presenting one costly solution, Dr Khosa created multiple treatment options, explained each step clearly and ensured she felt comfortable throughout the process.
The Moment Everything Changed
During treatment, Lorene described the moment she saw her new teeth:
“He handed me a mirror after finishing the first four teeth… I sent a photo to my daughter immediately. We were both so excited!”
That excitement carried her right into her daughter’s special day:
“Every photo from the wedding shows me smiling proudly. I felt confident, happy and like the mum my daughter deserved by her side.”
Since completing her treatment, everything has changed:
- She speaks confidently in public
- Smiles freely in photos
- No longer hides behind her hands
- Friends constantly tell her how amazing her teeth look
“I have regained my pride and confidence. I laugh freely and smile proudly. I never thought this would happen.”
Like Lorene, many of our patients come to us anxious or feeling like they’ve run out of options. McIntosh Dental is here to change that.
Contact the team who goes above and beyond with quality of care at every step.
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