"What's in a smile"
Feb. 1993

We are all blessed with beautiful pearls that are called teeth. Some have pearls that can be unsightly or troublesome at times, although imagine your life without them! When people look at you, the first feature they see is your eyes followed by your teeth. Your eyes and teeth are an expression of yourself. Many people have a radiant look and smile that opens doors to their future. Those fortunate enough to have beautiful smiles with "original equipment" know the benefits, unlike those that feel that their pearls are not worthy of a smile. I have heard countless stories of how most people would love to have that perfect smile. Well, folks! You don't have to live one more minute with anything less than a knock-out gleaming smile!

The first step is to have a comprehensive, state of the art, video imaging examination and smile analysis to determine what the possibilities are. Next, while keeping in mind your wishes and needs, your dentist may recommend restorative work, bleaching, resculpting, braces, or a combination of these procedures. This is a big step for you and the key is to make certain that any concerns you have are discussed. The benefit is a beautiful, lasting smile that will open your door to the future.

Dr. Pinero is currently the Chief of Dental Surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. He is a clinical professor at Marquette University School of Dentistry in the department of diagnostic and surgical sciences. Dr. Pinero lectures locally and nationally to physicians and dentists about techniques he employs in his practice of dentisty.

Dr. Pinero has been in practice with his wife in Milwaukee for 11 years where they emphasize comprehensive adult restorative dentistry.

If you have any suggestions for future topics or have a specific question you would like answered, please call Dr. Pinero's office at 282-2050 or write to 7308 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, WI 53220.