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Testimonials from our patients

Not everyone is born with a perfect smile.  Without perfect teeth, many people hesitate to smile or they cover their mouths when they smile or laugh.  A poor smile can hinder and inhibit.  True personalities can remain painfully hidden behind an embarrassing smile.

In fact, studies show that a smile may be the most memorable thing about a person.  In a recent survey 88 percent of those interviewed said they always remember someone with an especially attractive smile, 85 percent agree that an unattractive smile makes a person less appealing, and 74 percent agree that an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances for career success.  A bright, free smile is a treasure, and with cosmetic dentistry, people who thought they never could, are smiling.

Just ask Cara what cosmetic dentistry can do.  Much of her childhood was spent in a dentist’s office.  She had two rounds of orthodontics and jaw surgery…and there were still problems.  She had spaces between her teeth, discoloration, an overbite, and some of her teeth had never come in.  As an otherwise attractive young person, this had a profound affect on her confidence – and her life.  “I wanted to act and model,” remarked Cara, “but I was so self-conscious that I would put my hands over my face when I laughed.  Who can model like that?  It made me so shy and it totally hindered my career.  I just couldn’t give producers the smile they wanted.”

When Cara came to Dr. Weiser for help she knew she had come to the right place.  “Dr. Weiser is so friendly and sympathetic.  He listens to you and makes you feel comfortable.  I feel like I have known him forever.”  Dr. Weiser placed veneers on Cara’s teeth, whitened them and recontoured  her gums.  Now Cara has the confident smile she was afraid she would never have.

“A smile is the most important thing you have to offer… now, thanks to Dr. Weiser, I have one!  I always want to smile big and huge.  I’m not shy anymore.  My personality has blossomed.  I feel like I have started a new life!”

A note from Cara's father

 “It is never easy for anyone to see a child’s pain.  It is especially difficult to watch your own child suffer.  Cara had so much physical pain and difficulty related to her teeth.  Worse, in a way, was the emotional pain her smile caused her.  I guess I shouldn’t say that her smile caused her pain – it was more the lack of a smile.

Watching my beautiful daughter cover her mouth when she laughed, watching her withdraw from people because she wasn’t sure that they would accept her, lovely as she is, was one of the most difficult things I have gone through in my life.

You can’t imagine how wonderful it feels to see Cara smile…I mean really let loose with a big, bright, invincible smile.  It’s like a kind of rebirth.  She has come out of her cocoon and is more colorful and vibrant now than ever.  What a joy.  Thank you Dr.  Weiser.”

Sue Maloney Discovered the Sedation Difference. So Can You

“I was afraid of the dentist.  In fact, I had not been to a dentist in six years!  I knew I had a lot of problems and knew I needed to go, but my fear was standing in the way.”

If fear of the dentist is affecting your dental health the way it was for Sue Maloney, you need a different kind of dentistry – one so different you might find yourself wanting to come back.  Sue wanted to improve her dental health, but it’s hard to make a change if you can’t take the first step.

“I was so inhibited by the way my teeth looked that even when I did some modeling, I never smiled in the shots.

“When I walked into Mark’s office I knew I would be okay.  He is so caring.  The spa  treatments are an extension of his personality – he goes out of his way to make you feel relaxed and special, and the sedation really helps.  When you are here, it is your time.”

It is this care and pampering that brings even our most phobic patients back for the treatments they really need.  Sedation dentistry, coupled with spa amenities, can take you to a level of dental comfort you have never experienced before.

It is so very important for patients to be able to relax during treatment,” affirms Dr. Weiser.  “We have a friendly team that makes you feel welcome right away, and we offer nitrous oxide or oral sedation to help you drift away from your fears.  We even offer headphones so you don’t have to hear any of the procedures that are being performed.

Does all this really make a difference?  Just ask Sue. “Mark placed eight veneers on my top teeth and ten on the bottom.  My fear of the dentist is finally conquered.  A visit to this office is social and fun.  I love it here… and I love my new smile!”

“I love my smile so much.  It is a

Carole – The Gift of a Smile for a Milestone Birthday

“I love my smile so much.  It is amazing how great my smile is and how often I use it!

 I had been clenching and grinding my teeth during sleep for many years and had worn down their length considerably.  Since I am nearing another milestone birthday (60), I decided to treat myself to a healthy new look.  Dr. Weiser and his awesome staff made both the process and the procedure simple.

 I am much more conscious about my dental hygiene now and I wear a night guard to keep these beautiful teeth in shape.

I used to smile with my lips closed but now I eagerly smile my big, old grin.  Thanks again Dr. Weiser and staff!”

Release Your Personality with a Smile

As a child in Switzerland, Gunilla was subjected to the worst kind of “preventive” dentistry imaginable.  She and her schoolmates all had their teeth drilled and filled  with amalgam – even the spaces between their teeth.  This was done to keep the children from experiencing tooth decay and was considered routine, preventive dentistry.

But it was far from helpful to Gunilla.  “It ruined my smile.  It was black between every tooth.  My teeth were absolutely joined together and there was no way to floss.  I never smiled.  I hadn’t really smiled since I was in Kindergarten and when I was older, I smiled for all my pictures with my mouth closed.”

An inability to smile was especially problematic for Gunilla.  She owns the Turnpike Hair Studio, and elegant day spa nestled between the mountains and the bay.  When you offer clients health and beauty solutions in a salon, you want to exude poise, smiling with a warmth your clients feel and that keeps them coming back.  That is exactly the confidence Gunilla – and her staff – found with Dr. Weiser.

“I had been to four other doctors in Santa Barbara but none of them would touch the problem.  When I came to Dr. Weiser, I knew he could finally give me beauty.  He replaced  the silver fillings, in and between every tooth, and placed veneers.”

Gunilla’s warm and exuberant personality has finally been brought out…way out!  “Now I smile all the time,” enthuses Gunilla.  “I’ll walk right up to someone – get close – and just smile!  I smile to everyone.  If you have clean, white, beautiful teeth, it doesn’t matter how many wrinkles you have.  You smile is your face-lift.”

No More Metal in Your Mouth!

When J. Imelda Ketterer, co-owner of the Turnpike Hair Studio began to worry about her silver fillings, Gunilla recommended that she go to Dr. Weiser as well. 

 “I am so happy that I came to Dr. Weiser,” says Imelda.  “He took the silver fillings out of my teeth and replaced a failing bridge.  He makes sure you never feel pain, that he does not hurt you.  He has such a gentle touch.  My smile makes me feel confident and clients can see it.”

The Power to Believe in Yourself

Janet Kelley-Sanchez, stylist for the Turnpike Hair Studio hesitated to smile because of the black fillings in her teeth.

Since a gracious smile is so important to Janet’s profession, this really bothered her.  Gunilla  told her to visit Dr. Weiser.

“Mark gave me painless, quick, complete attention.  I have never experienced these things with previous dentists.  When I come to Dr. Weiser, I have high expectations.  And he always exceeds them.”

 One look at these women and you can tell: health and confidence are their most important accessories.

Jim Werner – Finding a Picture Perfect Smile

“I was raised by a photographer and my wife is a camera buff, but I simply hated having my picture taken.

I originally came to Dr. Weiser because of an issue with my two front teeth and a filling that was coming loose.  I just wanted to repair the damage but Dr. Weiser talked to me about veneers and he was right.

My teeth had been quite uneven.  I had six veneers placed on my top teeth and whitened the rest.  Now it is a lot easier to smile for the camera – smile more in general.  That is worth so much to me.”

Lisa – A Smile to be Proud of

“Before I came to Dr. Weiser, I was embarrassed by my smile.  When I talked to people, I wouldn’t fully open my mouth because my teeth didn’t match the rest.

“Dr. Weiser gave me a smile I could be proud of.  I have received so many wonderful comments about beautiful white smile.  The team is so nice – it’s like home here!  Dr. Weiser is very warm and compassionate and explains everything he is doing.

 Thank you Dr. Weiser.  I love my new smile!”

Connie – Natural, Healthy, Glowing

“With my previous dentures I couldn’t see my teeth when I smiled – even little children noticed, and it made me want to hide my smile.  I thought that since my smile detracted from my looks so much, I’d just rather not smile at all.”

“A nurse where I worked was raving about Dr. Weiser and so I came to see him.  Now I feel so much better about myself.   People don’t know that I have dentures – they look so natural that no one knows they aren’t my own teeth!  When I go out, I smile and have a great time!  Dr. Weiser makes you feel at home.  He treats you like a friend and he has such a great sense of humor.”