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ELAINE

The genesis for The Smile Mentor, Elaine happens to be Matt Griffin’s mom. Even though she is now an All-On-X recipient, she started her dental journey decades prior with failed root canals and caps that didn’t last and then just gave up and decided to go into a denture. She was in that denture for almost 20 years and had given up on dentists altogether, until her son, Matt, convinced her to take a look at the All-On-4/All-On-6 Solution. Together, they went to multiple consultations including Clear Choice and Dr. Golpa (G4). You will find hope in her story, especially if you have given up on dentists altogether and you find yourself in dentures. A personal “thank you” directly from TSM, for being vulnerable and sharing so candidly.

Dental History That Lead to Denture

Listen to Elaine as she tells the dental history that led to the dentures. Our family has
not had the best luck when it comes to dental work in the past.

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Life With Dentures

Elaine talks about a life with dentures.

Finding a Solution Even With Bone Loss

Technology finds a solution even with bone loss. Thanks to the empathic, honest doctor for considering Elaine’s bone loss case.

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I Wish This Was Possible Before All the Bone Loss

All the expenses would have been OK if the dental procedure worked. All the pain and it continues, so Elaine thinks and wishes that the dental procedure today was available before her bone loss.

Red Flags During Shopping Process

What are the red flags when it comes to dental work as a patient? Some clinicians didn’t even mention bone loss.

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Please Consider Implants

“Consider implants because of the bone loss that you’re going to have with the rule of it and what’s the lifespan of the crown. You’re eventually going to end up with dentures anyway and look at all the expenses you’re going to have before that.” – Elaine

Don’t Be Pushed Into a Treatment

“Don’t let them push you into a decision you know that you feel intimidated.” That’s why watching something like this or learning as much as you can before you ever go see one but education is the answer. The more you know the better the outcome is going to be for you.

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You Are Not Alone

Listen to your Smile Mentor because you are not alone.

It’s All About Who You Choose

Elaine was asked, “What do you wish you knew then that you know now?” And it is all about who you choose.

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Bone Loss Is Real

Listen to Elaine and your Smile Mentor, because bone loss is real. Do your research before the bone loss.

Ask The Questions and Educate Yourself

Helping yourself, asking questions and educating yourself are very beneficial.

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A Lot of Emotions In A Smile

The outcome is worth any pain that you get that doesn’t last forever by any means. You know the reward is worth everything. No pain, no gain.

Advice for a Spouse

Here is some wise advice for spouses out there when it comes to dental work decisions.

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Mother and Son Dental Journey

Here is a mother-son dental journey conversation.

What’s Ahead for TSM

Listen to your Smile Mentor on what lies ahead The Smile Mentor. It is really exciting.

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Any Dentist Can Place Dental Implants

We may have seen a dentist but not a specialist on placing implants. There is a whole lot of big difference there.

Full Interview

This is the full interview with Elaine, and I hope you will find this helpful when it comes to dental work.

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Dental History That Lead to Denture

Listen to Elaine as she tells the dental history that led to the dentures. Our family has not had the best luck when it comes to dental work in the past.

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Life With Dentures

Elaine talks about a life with dentures.

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Finding a Solution Even With Bone Loss

Technology finds a solution even with bone loss. Thanks to the empathic, honest doctor for considering Elaine’s bone loss case.

Finding a Solution Even With Bone Loss

Technology finds a solution even with bone loss. Thanks to the empathic, honest doctor to consider Elaine’s bone loss case.

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I Wish This Was Possible Before All the Bone Loss

All the expenses would have been OK if the dental procedure worked. All the pain and it continues, so Elaine thinks and wishes that the dental procedure today was available before her bone loss.

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Red Flags During Shopping Process

What are the red flags when it comes to dental work as a patient? Some clinicians didn’t even mention bone loss.

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Please Consider Implants

“Consider implants because of the bone loss that you’re going to have with the rule of it and what’s the lifespan of the crown. You’re eventually going to end up with dentures anyway and look at all the expenses you’re going to have before that.” – Elaine

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Don’t Be Pushed Into a Treatment

“Don’t let them push you into a decision you know that you feel intimidated.” That’s why watching something like this or learning as much as you can before you ever go see one but education is the answer. The more you know the better the outcome is going to be for you.

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You Are Not Alone

Listen to your Smile Mentor because you are not alone.

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It’s All About Who You Choose

Elaine was asked, “What do you wish you knew then that you know now?” And it is all about who you choose.

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Bone Loss Is Real

Listen to Elaine and your Smile Mentor, because bone loss is real. Do your research before the bone loss.

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Ask The Questions and Educate Yourself

Helping yourself, asking questions and educating yourself are very beneficial.

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A Lot of Emotions In A Smile

The outcome is worth any pain that you get that doesn’t last forever by any means. You know the reward is worth everything. No pain, no gain.

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Advice for a Spouse

Here is some wise advice for spouses out there when it comes to dental work decisions.

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Mother and Son Dental Journey

Here is a mother-son dental journey conversation.

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What’s Ahead for TSM

Listen to your Smile Mentor on what lies ahead The Smile Mentor. It is really exciting.

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Any Dentist Can Place Dental Implants

We may have seen a dentist but not a specialist in placing implants. There is a whole lot of difference there.

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Full Interview

This is the full interview with Elaine, and I hope you will find this helpful when it comes to dental work.

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