tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50692805954839173662024-02-21T00:53:26.826-08:00Deserving Diva's BlogAndrea Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832673935938343329noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-41549323940222517452012-04-22T20:59:00.004-07:002012-04-22T20:59:57.246-07:00That WOW Factor!In addition to creating some magnificent transitional crowns and bridges for Angela, our Deserving Diva, I was also able to complete our reshaping and contouring of the chipped and misshapen teeth so that they look very nice and symmetrical. She was sure surprised when I handed her the big mirror to see her new smile! That's what makes it all worthwhile, seeing the tears of joy in the ladies' faces.
They now have the <b>WOW Factor!</b> There is even a way for businesses and people to keep track of their own WOW factor. I found this on the web today. You may want to try it out.
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.kgbpeople.com/embed/40513/big.js"></script>Dr. Bill Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14542567546451025417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-15648027724978474542012-02-27T15:18:00.000-08:002012-02-27T15:49:42.004-08:00When you Believe you meet Miracle Workers, like Dr. Bill Williams of Suwanee Dental Care<span style="color: #c27ba0;">How a picture from 3yrs ago confirmed this cosmetic dental makeover for me on February 26th 2012</span><br />
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I must say as I type this I am filled up with tears of JOY. I have a picture that was taken three years ago shortly after I moved here from Ohio. This picture was taken by Barfield Legacy Photography located in Duluth, GA. At the last minute of the photo shoot Mr. Barfield decided to take pictures of me in front of this historic building he said "the sun was giving off a perfect light in this particular area". After they called me in to see the pictures we noticed ironically the sign on the building that I took the picture in front of said REVIVAL. Mr. Barfield said that because him and Danielle did not plan this area as a shoot, they felt like I was going to REVIVE the Luxury Real Estate Market-they knew I was on this path to share a concept that I created around Million Dollar Properties.<br />
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With this being said, I would like fast forward you to today, currently one of the Deserving DIVA WINNERS of 2012. I was sitting down looking at youtube last night on February 26th 2012 and came across a video of Gwendolyn Richardson Deserving DIVA of 2012. I noticed the building Deserving DIVA's was in and it said REVIVAL Salon.<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> I immediately started crying as my mind remembered being there at this very building called REVIVAL SALON, and in the video this was the last stop before the big finally and going to the reception for the Deserving DIVA's. As I come to closure on this, the salon called REVIVAL was my first stop into coming here from Ohio. Now it will be the first platform again for me to show off myself with a Open & Restored SMILE.</span> So I would say to anybody and everybody never stop believing .....stand up for what you believe in and anything your heart desires....could be wrapped in a award, such as the one I won through Suwanee Dental Care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-89031016076394898612012-02-22T06:58:00.000-08:002012-03-24T09:10:42.618-07:00My Journey to endless beginningsI have tried to start this a few times, but when I would go back and read it, I would delete it...It never felt like I could give enough credit or love or put this experience into the right words. It is very few times in life when we have a life changing event happen that is all on a positive note...Our lives seem to be filled with events that are negative which then turn our hearts or minds and cause us to change... Aside from having my children and my walk with Jesus, this is probably the most wonderful thing that has happened in my life...Not only do I get to have an incredible smile, I will have my health back and no more pain...Also within this process I have come to see that I <u>am</u> a person that people actually like and love me for who I am...I have felt like a charity case (never taking advantage) for so long...But to be nominated(which I didnt know about) and then selected...I cried the happiest tears possible...And I got to see people actually see me...I have always enjoyed being the person behind the scenes helping to make things happen, but lately many things have been put on my heart...I want to be the person standing with everyone else and believe me...<u>now I will. </u>I could keep going, but there is so must more to follow I will try to keep them short...<br />
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Okay it has been awhile since I posted..I actually couldnt get in sooooo...here i am it is March 24th...I had my first appt to get my scaling done on FEb 9th....can anyone say ouch!!!! Honestly if the condition of my mouth want so bad i dont think it would have taken so long to heal...Amy the lady that worked with me was great...she made sure it was as smooth as possible...but i bet her arms were tired when she finished...what was truly amazing was that since i had it done i have no bleeding gums...I never thought that would happen again...It took me about 3 days to get the drainage to stop from my gums and the swelling to go down, but it was so worth it....and i got the most amazing powered toothbrush and special toothpastes and mouthwash...It is funny to leave a dentist office and feel like a kid leaving his favorite candy store.....<br />
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My next appt it march 27...I cant wait..Well, they did my taping for a video segement about the project and finding out that I won...The people were great, I was so nervous...I had just moved into a house and out of the hotel...so I didnt have furntiure to speak of...Now I just wish I could see the video...I dont get the channel on tv that shows it...So frustrating...But thats ok, i have all the patince in the world...Im sure one of my friends will tape it or it will get put on youtube...Well I'm off...i will be able to give you more updates now that I can get on...tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08799497677855179462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-56163919554061424142012-02-22T05:14:00.001-08:002012-02-22T05:50:18.054-08:00Dr. Bill Williams & Producer Donna Davis Gave Me The Best Gift Ever On My Birthday, Of Telling My Story<span style="color: #c27ba0;">February 20, 2012-A Priceless Birthday Present</span><br />
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I want to express the gratitude for this platform that Dr. Bill Williams has given me. Through being a winner of the Deserving Diva 2012 it allows me to open up and share my story with the world. Going from a caterpillar to a butterfly in front of a audience is a great transformation. This cosmetic dental makeover has a in depth impact to my soul, my spirit, and to who I am. Any unhealthy self image of myself will be removed permanently and if there is any fear left inside of me it will be removed along with these dead teeth. <span style="color: #c27ba0;">My new bright empowering smile will give hope to the less fortunate and will be the WOW Factor that closes deals on Million Dollar Properties from Buckhead to St. Marlo Country Club......</span><br />
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My name is Nicole Borden and I am a<span style="color: magenta;"> Deserving Diva of 2012</span>, and to win this Cosmetic Smile Makeover is truly a gift that will have a exponential return. From day one the ambiance of Suwanee Dental was uplifting to my spirit and the heart-felt treatment made me embrace Suwanee Dental to be out of the box. A brand that is expressing a legacy of love and want to make a difference in History. A dentist that is a mentor, influencer, and voice for other people to be heard.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><b>The miles to get to Suwanee Dental Care are nothing compared to the irresistible smile he is giving back to me...</b></span><br />
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Use electric toothbrush.Receive all five videos and coupon for free electric toothbrush: Call 678-245-6021.</p><br />Andrea Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832673935938343329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-19209795027914715212011-10-26T13:27:00.000-07:002011-10-26T13:27:16.055-07:00Deserving Diva's! Now is the time to nominateWell, it has been a few weeks since the "reveal" . What a funfilled wonderful day it was for me. I felt like a "Queen for a Day" as Dr. Williams would say. Since that day, I have started on my diet and excersise. I am not there yet but working on it and I can say, my whole life has changed a bit since that day. We ladies always put ourselves last. We have projects, we are caregivers, we have families to take care of and when that is all done we still are giving. I have found the best person I can give to after God and my family is me. This has really changed my perspective about taking care of me. I didn't realize how much it allows me to do even more and do it at my best when I take care of me. I think it has given me back something that I lost, which was me. <br />
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Who would have ever thought that this time last year I was on a list that would so drastically change my life forever and be such a lavish gift. So, if you know of Deserving Diva that is always putting others first and needs a Dental makeover, now is the time to nominate her. It may even be that someone wants to nominate you.! I know my life was changed, now is the time to help change someone else's. <br />Barb Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356117297209329853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-43237081135242362472011-08-26T17:21:00.000-07:002011-08-26T17:42:06.636-07:00Countdown!Tomorrow is the Big Reveal for the 3 fortunate women selected to have the dental makeover. Besides all the work that Dr. Williams and his staff have so generously given to us, we have been treated to a salon makeover at Revival Hair Salon and wow! are they fantastic! I have a new "do" which is considerably shorter than my old pony tail hairstyle and much more stylish. And then Bernice at Panache helped me select a Audrey Hepburn sleek black dress with a mink trimmed sweater to match and some bling to go with it too! I might add that Andrea has been there for me through the whole process and helped me decide on just the right outfit. She is one super lady and a wonderful coordinator! So tomorrow we are to be at Revival to get ready for the big day at the Gwinnett Marriot. It has been incredible to be treated so royally! So it will be easy to smile and show beautiful teeth--isn't a smile just so important! Thanks again to Dr. Williams for making this all possible. I'm looking forward to seeing the other ladies too. We have certainly been blessed. Thanks doesn't seem like enough to express my appreciation for all that has been done, but since there are no words to adequately describe my gratefulness...thanks will have to be the word. Thanks Thanks!!
<br />nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-18792668691998641742011-08-26T07:07:00.000-07:002011-08-26T07:07:29.041-07:00Just one more day!Wow! I can't believe it is already here. It seems like yesterday that I was sitting in the office being "interviewed", LOL. Who knew that day would change my life and God would answer an incredible prayer that I have been praying for years now. I have had the best time, shopping, getting my hair done and seeing a smile emerge. In fact, I looked back over picture after picture and not one had me fully smiling where you could actually see my teeth. What an unconscious act of hinding my teet and not realizing it. But no longer! Dr Williams and Dr Golik have given so much time and effort to perfect my smile, I can't hide it!<br />
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So tomorrow is the big day! Hope you can make it out! It is going to be fun, exciting and exhilerating but most of all a moment to reflect on how great God is. That Dr, Williams saw a need to help and went the extra mile and extended the hands of feet of the gospel to us so that we can feel better about ourselves and to be healthier. We all have new smiles but we are all healthier. Our pain is gone and our smiles are big to honor all those that have worked so hard to help us be even better.<br />
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Our family sends the best hug to all the staff at Suwannee Dental and to Andrea, <strong>Dr. Williams and Dr. Golik for your continued care and the biggest blessing of my life.</strong>Barb Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356117297209329853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-61260318400162018132011-08-20T09:16:00.000-07:002011-08-20T09:16:32.856-07:00Just a week to the revealWow, time has passed. I can't wait until next week. So many things have already changed but not just with my teeth. When this process started back in February, I was just so thankful to get my teeth fixed that a new smile was just a secondary gift. What I didn't realize is the changes that would start in my heart about myself. <br />
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These past years I have not had time or energy to really take care of myself. I really have been run down but something about a new smile, a new point of view on your life can really change your perspective. Dr, Williams and Dr, Golick will never really know the depths of appreciation I have to the things God has done in my heart over the last few months with this opportunity to have a new smile. <br />
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I have started taking an inventory of myself. I have started realizing how much I need to take care of my physical body not just the inside. All those changes can't be seen yet on the outside but they will soon,. I feel better, I have more energy and soon I will have a new hairstyle and a beautiful new smile. By the end of the year I will have achieved the things God started showing me when this started..."Me". I just need to take those steps and take care of "Me" just as much as those around me. When you are a care giver and have that heart, sometimes the "me" gets left out.<br />
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Thank you so much Suwaneed Dental, Dr, Golik, Dr Williams...I will forever hold in my heart those things you have taught me along the way.Barb Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356117297209329853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-68070044528137514832011-08-19T08:09:00.000-07:002011-08-19T08:09:14.889-07:00The Class of 2010, a year laterIt has been a year since I had my own reveal with the Deserving Divas. And what a year it has been. God has continued to do amazing things both personally and professionally. Dr Williams made a statement in my wrap-up video that said "When she gets that last bit of self-doubt out of the way, she will be one unstoppable woman". SO TRUE!!<br />
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I have embraced the new, more confident woman that God and Suwanee Dental have allowed me to be. Professionally, I have gone after some big international ministries to work with and am thrilled to say that we are now working together. And, I am not afraid to go after more!! I have been able to mentor other people through many of the situations I have experienced in my own life. I travel internationally for work as well as to teach about "The Gift of Hospitality". I am blessed to call Pastors, Apostles, successful business people, Dove and Grammy award winners my friends. There are precious friends I know have all over the world. One big change that I experienced is that I embraced the fact that God wanted all of this and more for me. We are SO worthy, SO valued in His eyes. We are his precious children and he wants us to thrive in this world, not just survive, barely getting by.<br />
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"Thank you" can never express what I feel towards Dr Williams and Suwanee Dental for their sacrifices, love and willingness to be used by God. Sometimes, God needs those human hands to touch, reach and serve.<br />
I am unbelievably proud to forever be a part of the Suwanee Dental Deserving Divas and the Deserving Diva Foundation.Heather Trompkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305600241262449150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-85229364283117466172011-08-13T10:19:00.000-07:002011-08-13T10:28:14.461-07:00Less Than a Week!Next Thursday my dental work will be completed and the temporary crowns removed and the bridges and crowns will be placed. It is wonderful to think my bite will be so improved that headaches should be a thing of the past!! To any one who has struggles with TMJ bite problems, please check out Suwanee Dental Care. They have the most up to date equipment and do such great work. End your misery--it will be so worth it. I can already tell a difference just with the temporary crowns. My bite is improved and I look different. Monday I will go in and they will check to make certain we are on target and everything is balanced, and then Thursday it will be a done deal. I am so excited!
<br />nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-61568136065415354122011-08-09T15:27:00.000-07:002011-08-09T15:27:42.627-07:00Fun DayToday I was able to spend some wonderful time with Andrea as we went to get fitted for my clothes for the big reveal. What a fun experience! Having Bernice and Andrea there to help guide me through the clothes process was a time that I have not had in years. I felt special and blessed. Panache in Suwanne Town Center is the perfect place to shop for fun clothes and accessories.<br />
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I was a little bummed today because my temporaries and permanents did not make it in this week. I am probably only slighty bummed compared to Dr. Golik. What an incredible dentist. He cares so much. But when they do get here, it is going to one huge smile. <br />
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As I am sitting here writing, I have just read Nancy's blog. My mind wondered back to the beginning and through the last few months. There have been so many changes in my heart since that first day. The people that work in Suwanee Dental have been such a blessing to me. They have extended to me the true example of the hands and feet of the gospel. They have loved on me and encouraged me each and every time I step into the office. From Linda, at the front desk to Dr. Golik in the "chair" I have been so blessed to be a part of this process. The people in the office have spent extra time, support and care to make sure that I not only have a new smile but the best smile! What an overwhelming gift that has been for me. I am not even sure I know how to receive it. I was telling Andrea today that if they did nothing else I would be happy. <br />
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So, Dr. Williams and Dr. Golik...thank you. You guys are the best but I also love every hygenist and assistant you have as well. I would not know what I would do without them and I know you feel the same. And Andrea and Brook...well...you guys are the best!<br />
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As we move forward and get closer to the reveal the excitement is building. I can't wait to see the end results. I saw Nancy, with her temporaries in the office the other day and she looked so lovely. Just a beautiful lady with a beautiful smile. We are so humbled and so blessed.<br />
Barb Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356117297209329853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-18580005216025542392011-08-05T13:56:00.000-07:002011-08-05T13:59:46.414-07:00Quick ThoughtToday I was driving and looked up at my teeth in the rear view mirror. They are the temporary ones, but a likeness of the real deal. I thought of all the people in this world who would love to have a competent professional like Dr. Williams do their teeth and it made me feel so humbled to have this amazing privilege. I am really looking forward to the 18th when he puts in the permanent teeth. Knowing his work, I know they will be wonderful.nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-3755367008414839462011-08-04T11:36:00.000-07:002011-08-04T11:48:49.672-07:00Last Thursday a week ago, Dr. Wiliams took his day off and spent it doing my extreme dental work. Yes, I was in the chair for 6 and a half hours. I wondered after wards if my mouth would permanently be the size of Julia Roberts! :) But It was worth the temporary discomfort and I will add that Dr. Williams does the best job of injections ever--hardly feel them. And he spent 6 and a half hours non-stop giving me the best of care and dental work that would have been hard for me to ever manage financially. What a blessing! He removed old crowns and prepped me for 3 bridges and did other dental work. So now I have a mouth full of temporary teeth and I'm looking forward to the 18th when the beautiful permanent teeth will be fitted. Hello other dental and medical providers--here is a doctor who gives back in big ways. Not a day goes by that I don't think how blessed I am to have the absolute best dental care possible. Five stars for Suwanee Dental Care!!nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-12417921632749057862011-07-27T20:09:00.000-07:002011-07-27T20:18:39.307-07:00The Next Step in this JourneyTonight I am both nervous and excited to be near the end of this journey to have my dental work completed. I have been wearing a TMJ dental mouthpiece for almost 6 months to ready my jaws for the approaching work. My teeth were so worn down that this was necessary to prepare me for the extensive work Dr. Williams will be doing. It is wonderful to think my bite will be better and my teeth built up to a level that both improves function and looks. The work tomorrow will take at least 6 hours so I am psyched up and ready to have this next step done. And to think they are using a day off to come in to do this work for me! I am so blessed and grateful.nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-76598008736488580422011-07-26T07:42:00.000-07:002011-07-26T07:42:29.228-07:00It's finally all coming together!I can't believe it has been seven months already! Where does the time go. I have spent most of that seven months with some extensive dental surgery. Dr. Golik has been taking care of some bone loss (bone grafts) implants and crowns., All for the foundation of strong teeth, replacement teeth and gums. So it seemed I was having surgery every two weeks. But it has been worth it!. Dr. Golik and the team at Suwannee Dental have been amazing. Every visit, every surgery, every pain they have walked with me. Their care and support has been amazing.<br />
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But, when people ask how it is going and can we see a difference yet? I haven't been really able to let them see how amazing the end result is going to be. Dr. Golik has been doing so much of the ground work that is necessary before we can get to the fun stuff. Finally last week I went in for all my impressions for the reveal and next week I will at least get to see a good start of new, beautiful, brilliant teeth. All of it will not be in yet but the crowns will be and that will start the process. <br />
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My biggest issue was all my broken teeth that had infection. Now, my teeth feel so strong. All I wanted was to be able to chew and not hurt and I have been so blessed that I have already achieved that goal. The over the top blessing is I will be able to have these beautiful new teeth, strong gums and a brilliant smile to go with it! The "cherry" on top of the ice cream I can now eat is that I have this wonderful team at the dentist that even when I know it is NOT going to be a fun visit, they walk me through it every step of the way. How amazing is all this? For me, a blessing beyond anything I could have imagined.Barb Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356117297209329853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-36126205430722199782011-07-22T19:40:00.000-07:002011-07-22T19:51:06.862-07:00Next WeekNext week on Thursday, Dr. Williams will give up his day off to spend a good part of the day removing my old crowns and prepping my teeth for major dental reconstruction. For years I have been self-conscious of the way I look when I close my teeth. It looks like my face collapses and I look years older. I have tried to remember not to put my teeth together as you would in a relaxed position. It has been frustrating. And then there was the feeling that it would always be that way. My husband is a minister and we don't have dental insurance or the funds for extensive dental work. Dr. Williams generous offer to fix my teeth is a wonderful blessing. And the added bonus is that my persistent headaches should end. That will be so wonderful! So I look forward to next Thursday. After months of preparing for this moment, the time is almost here. And what I feel more than anything is gratitude. And not only to Dr. Williams, but his entire staff who have been so kind and supportive and helpful. Thank you. Thank you!!nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-22617005001795136882011-07-05T07:02:00.000-07:002011-07-05T07:14:53.533-07:00Anticipation!Almost every day I think of the approaching finish of the dental work Dr. Williams and his great team are doing for me. Anticipation is always part of the joy of a gift, kind of like Christmas when you are a child! Wearing the mouth guard gives me an idea of how it will feel not to experience bad headaches and jaw pain on a regular basis. Building up my bite and adding bridges and other dental work is something I wanted, but didn't believe was even a possibility. In our work (my husband is a minister) we try to focus on others, so it is wonderful to be given extensive dental work that we couldn't afford. It is an incredible gift and I especially want others to know what a giving person Dr. Williams is to the community and what a competent professional he is in his work. It would be great if other professionals gave back as he does. He does mission work as well as this effort to provide dental work for individuals who couldn't otherwise have it done. So as the time approaches to complete my dental work, I am very excited and grateful.nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-72627119030703143082011-05-23T19:54:00.001-07:002011-05-23T19:54:59.448-07:00Ready For The New Smile Test Drive<div><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mG7RE0aoG_8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>I see our Deserving Divas coming into the office on a regular basis now as Dr. Smith and Dr. Golik work on their special areas with each Diva. The progress of each is amazing and it was so good to get a great big hug today from Shefjie! She is looking soooooo, Good!<div><br /></div><div>Soon, when we get back from our mission trip to Kenya in June, it will be time for our next Deserving Diva, Nancy Reaves, to see just what her new smile will look like. She has been diligently wearing a TMJ mouthpiece, called a Neuromuscular MORA (mandibular orthopedic repositioning appliance) for the past six months to "prove" that the new bite position which we diagnosed in the beginning will actually be comfortable to her and allow her jaw muscles to function at optimum health and wellness.</div><div><br /></div><div>We will have a laboratory "mockup" of her new smile at the new bite position. Remember, she had a very collapsed bite, a deep bite that gave her a "grandma" look, a look as if she had no teeth at all. Her wrinkles in her face when she closed her teeth together made her appear a much older lady than she actually was. Now that she has been wearing her TMJ appliance, she not only feels better but she looks better. Not only are her headaches gone....so are her "age wrinkles"! </div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, Nancy is in for a big day, a test drive of her new smile. Stay tuned for some reports on just how well she likes what she sees.</div>Dr. Bill Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14542567546451025417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-13174904368812689772011-05-04T08:52:00.000-07:002011-05-04T08:52:47.382-07:00The process is long but so worth it!Sunday, after church, we stopped in a restaraunt to get a bite to eat. When my family and I sat down you will never believe who we saw? Dr. WIlliams. What a treat. He has not had the chance to meet my family and they were so thrilled to meet him. Olivia was just gushing how much she was so happy about my progress with all the dentistry work. My family is really starting to see the changes, not just in my mouth but also my stress level has gone way down. What a blessing.<br />
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Lately I feel like my job is to hang out up at Suwanee Dental, LOL. I have been back and forth to see Dr. Golick this last month for so many things to get ready for my implants next week. We have lasered my gums, we have whitened my teeth ( I will not even tell you how many shades lighter they are) and we have cleaned, cleaned and cleaned my gums. But, oh so worth it. If I didn't get anything else done with my teeth I would be happy. I can't tell you how much better they feel. How much easier it is to eat and not always have that aching feeling in your mouth.<br />
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But, next week is the big day! I get those implants started and well, I am sure I will not be able to talk too much for a bit. But of course I always think the worst and it seems that it is not as bad as I build it up to be. One day I went home and just knew my mouth was going to hurt for a week but by the next day I was back to normal. It is really starting to take the worry out of going to the dentist for sure. Their new techniques and medicines really help ease the pain and worry. So going to the dentist can be fun and exciting. I know it was for me when they whitened my teeth. WOW. <br />
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Well, I will update after the big surgery next week and I want to thank all the staff at Suwanee Dental. They make you feel special and cared for every time you go in. They are the best in my book.<br />
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Barb KingBarb Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08356117297209329853noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-58969446867063185362011-05-01T10:27:00.000-07:002011-05-01T10:31:08.459-07:00UpdateThis past week I went in to have DR. Williams give me an idea of the work they would be doing. I was asked to select a set of teeth that appealed to me and the color. Wow! What an opportunity! I feel so blessed. I will be gone for a month. My husband and I will be doing mission work in England. So when I return and Dr. Williams returns from his mission trip it will be full stream ahead. Yeah! Appreciate so much this opportunity to have my teeth fixed by someone so capable!nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-60501112073042446682011-04-27T09:56:00.000-07:002011-04-27T09:56:59.222-07:00This Makeover Process is TRULY life-changingI wanted to "officially" and a little lately, welcome all of the 2011 Divas. Being a part of the Deserving Diva Foundation is such an honor. The divine connections and associations are straight form heaven. Our deeds are not always noticed and acknowledged here on earth. But Dr Bill and the team at Suwanee Dental are doing a bit of the rewarding.<br />
Ladies, I promise you, the mere ability to smile in public without worry, is so FREEING. I joked that I needed a class to teach me how to smile without looking like a psychopath, because I has never truly smiled before. I can tell you though...I think I have it down now.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Wu2_rhqF9G14HWXXd3yChKmWqnikxma43YHSAZQK3lLpUJarL-tGoImIJcr3Lh0sCQTVIzkHEquE_sqo1Zu2oz6E_y9o2syiwqp8u4uaMEuMnunXV0p4yEp53NemBir6lz-AAmKFb0Pw/s1600/headshot.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Wu2_rhqF9G14HWXXd3yChKmWqnikxma43YHSAZQK3lLpUJarL-tGoImIJcr3Lh0sCQTVIzkHEquE_sqo1Zu2oz6E_y9o2syiwqp8u4uaMEuMnunXV0p4yEp53NemBir6lz-AAmKFb0Pw/s320/headshot.bmp" width="237" /></a></div>I can't wait to meet you all in person. The class of 2010 welcomes you to "Deserving Divas"Heather Trompkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305600241262449150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069280595483917366.post-84661869083344111282011-03-22T13:48:00.000-07:002011-03-22T14:08:22.888-07:00Just Thinkin' :)Today I was just thinking how blessed I am and obviously being chosen as a Deserving Diva immediately came to mind. Long-term pain, even if moderate, can be depressing. The prospect of having my TMJ problems addressed and solved sounds almost too good to be true. You know how it is when you wait so long for something that you actually learn to live with it and expect to continue to deal with it...so you adjust. Now I am having to adjust to the idea of having this incredible amount of dental work done. Nice problem, Right? Headaches have been a part of my life for too long, but I'm ready to say "Adios" to them. And besides the TMJ problems being fixed, my teeth will look much nicer too. Life is good. :)nancycreaveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763406738087646066noreply@blogger.com1