Community Magazine December 2003

28 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE s xc M any people are self-conscious about their teeth and their smile, but are hesitant to agree to cosmetic dentistry because they’re unsure of the results. A new computer system takes away that uncertainty. For years we spent hours explaining what the options were and how a patient’s teeth could look, but it was hard for them to visualize. Now, we can show them definitively what the results will be. Smile-Vision ™ uses a digital video cam- era to capture an image of the patient’s teeth. That image is then sent by modem to Boston. There a team of experts alter the image and reconstruct the teeth via com- puter, taking into account the patient’s con- cerns, yellowing, uneven teeth, for exam- ple, or teeth that are too far apart or too small. In a few days, the patient receives before and after photographs that he can take home showing what his or her teeth could look like after cosmetic procedures. The patients are able to really know how they’ll look, and they get excited. The other benefit of the procedure is that since the patient receives the results, he or she examines the image at their leisure at home and doesn’t feel pressured to agree to anything on the spot. It’s really a terrif- ic thing for the patients. This technology allows cosmetic dentists and their patients to see into the future. More than that, Smile-Vision ™ is a communica- tion tool between the cosmetic dentist and the patient. Not only can the dentist better understand what his patients want, but his patients can better understand what they can and cannot have. “What I like about Smile- Vision is it allows me to get a better under- standing of what is possible.” said one patient. Sometimes patients will want a cer- tain type of work done that is not feasible because of their bite or other dental factors, Smile-Vision ™ shows them what the conse- quences of a particular type of cosmetic dentistry will be—good or bad. Dr. Doueck has practiced restorative dentistry in the community for over 25 years and has taken over 1000 hours of advanced training. He is a clinical consult- ant to the Dental Advisor, a monthly publi- cation. He is certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry. His Associate Dr. Alan Azrak is a specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. His associate Dr. Jack Kassab has advanced training in Family Dentistry. Test drive your new smile. B Y : D R . J A C Q U E S D O U E C K D D S RAQUELS QUALITY CUSTOMWIGS The finest European Virgin hair is finally here! Discover the difference at Are you tired of wigs that ... frizz ? Are heavy ? Give you headaches ? Just don’t lay right ? Don’t look exactly the way you planned and paid for? Or, cost way too much ? Come and let RAQUEL find the perfect wig and look for YOU. Please call to schedule a visit at your convenience. Special attention given to brides. MULTI - DIRECTIONAL SILKY FEEL STRAIGHT NO FRIZZIES NATURALLY WAVY / CURLY CLOSED / STRETCHED CAP FLAT NATURAL HAIRLINE FRENCH / NATURAL PART ANY COLOR MATCHED LIGHTWEIGHT U NBELIEVABLE WIGS AT U NBEATABLE PRICES ! 718.692.4351 or 917.755.9530 Wishing a Happy Hanukah to all! As requested Now selling global wigs at unbeatable prices!