Creating Smiles
Issue 1, No. 1, January 2011
What is the dentist really thinking?
In a not too distant Reader’s Digest article, there was much frustration shown over why a number of dentists looking at the same mouth could come up with so many treatment plans. Some were very inexpensive and others were very expensive. Why the tremendous difference? How in the world can a person determine what makes the most sense dentally for them at this time in their life? The answer is actually more difficult than it may seem at first glance, but I hope to help provide you with a system that will begin to unlock some of the mystery.
The system is actually one developed by Dr. John Kois, director of the Kois Center. Over this first couple of articles I hope to help you understand a method of looking at your oral health. More importantly, it will provide you with a way to determine whether the treatment plan presented to you makes sense or not.
There are five different categories to consider: Gum and bone support (Periodontal), tooth structure/integrity (Biomechanical), how the system works (Functional), what the smile looks like (Dento-facial), and Medical. It still seems complicated, but let’s take a closer look. What does each category represent? I first want to give a general overview then begin to look at each one in more depth.
One overriding concept is the one of risk. Each category contains more gray than black and white, but the common denominator is risk. Risk is science driven. For instance, if you have lost half the bone around a particular tooth by the time you are 30 years old, the risk is extremely against you that this tooth will survive long term. However, just because you have lost half the bone, does that mean you should remove this tooth? The answer is found somewhere between your personal feelings and how this category fits with the others in our discussion. The first category is periodontal (gum and bone support for the teeth).
The periodontal category’s bottom line… Got Bone? Without bone there is nothing you can do with a particular tooth. Or in the more extreme situation, is there a problem with bone on all the teeth? Is there a history of losing teeth because of gum disease in your family? What do we need for this tooth to do or support? The more pressure we place on the tooth like in a bridge or to support a partial, the higher the risk.
The next category is Biomechanical… Tooth Structure. How weak or strong is the tooth? Decay or cavities are the biggest risk in this category. As you take away tooth structure, the tooth gets weaker. Crowns can strengthen the tooth, but some teeth are just very, very weak. This brings us to a difficult question. Just because a tooth can be saved, should we?
Function is the next category. This would include anything that pertains to how the teeth, jaw joints and muscles work together. Issues with TMJ, what we now call TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder), clenching, grinding the teeth would all fall in this area. Anything that causes excessive tooth wear would also be included. Just like the rest of the body, the bite needs to be in balance. Once the balance is compromised, some part of the system will pay the price.
The fourth category Dento-facial, pertains to the smile. Later in the process you will see that when we begin to decide on a treatment plan, the smile will drive the whole case. Obviously, we need to solve any pain or infection issues, but if we do not get the smile right we have an unhappy patient! But even this is dependent on the patient’s perspective. For some, the smile is everything while in others, they could care less. Where are the teeth in relation to the smile? How much of the gum tissue should show when smiling? How difficult can it be to have a good smile? We’ll talk about it.
The final area, which is actually done first, is the medical history. Many medical conditions complicate your dental condition. Medications can cause dry mouth. Insufficient saliva tremendously increases the risk for tooth decay or cavities. Uncontrolled diabetes greatly increases your risk of infection. Bottom line is that you cannot separate your oral health from your overall health.
I will spend more time with each of these areas in future articles. Next month’s article will discuss “Why do they need to know all this medical stuff about me?”
If you have any questions about dentistry or oral health, I would be happy to try and answer those as well. In the event you wish to review or if you miss an article, they can be found at www.libertyhilldental.com. I can also be emailed directly through this website.
Until next time, go Panthers!
Issue 2, No. 1, March 2011
Sleep, Snoring, and Sleep Apnea
Sufficient rest and sleep are fundamental to your overall health! It is a basic physiological drive. You need air. You need water. You need food. And you need sleep! In a 2005 survey by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), 75% of adults had at least one symptom of a sleep problem such as snoring or waking a lot during the night. If you are concerned with your sleepiness level, please complete the Epworth Sleepiness Scale on our website, www.libertyhilldental.com, under For Our Patients.
Here are some other statistics of interest:
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People who lack regular high quality sleep increase their chances for a heart attack by 23 times. It is 11.1 for those who smoke!
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Newer studies show that sufficient sleep deprivation has been compared to a blood alcohol level of 0.10. You are legally drunk at 0.08.
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4 hours of sleep + 1 beer = 8 hours sleep + six beers
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A drop from 7 hours of sleep to 5 hours, doubles your risk of cardiovascular death
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Over 40% of Americans sleep less than 5 hours a night
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People with sleep deficiencies suffer from a number of issues that lead to weight gain. 100% of the contestants on “The Biggest Loser” get treated for sleep apnea.
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40% of adults snore; 2-4% suffer from obstructive sleep apnea
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Sleep apnea sufferers are 300% more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident.
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People that suffer from sleep apnea suffer from elevated blood pressure
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Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that by treating one person’s sleep apnea and snoring allowed their spouse to get up to one additional hour of sleep each night during the same amount of time in bed.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a medical condition that requires a physician diagnosis prior to treatment. OSA is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. With each apnea event the brain briefly arouses the person to resume breathing.
Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea usually starts with continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP). A great percentage of patients cannot or choose to not wear their CPAP even though the delivery systems have become much more comfortable. It is estimated that only 30% of people with a CPAP actually wear them. An alternative to this treatment is an oral appliance prescribed by a dentist.
Oral appliances are very effective for mild to moderate sleep apnea. Oral appliances are also a good alternative for those with severe sleep apnea who will not wear a CPAP. Oral appliances usually include parts that fit over the lower and upper teeth that work together to move the lower jaw forward thereby opening the airway. Some people have reported oral appliances are more comfortable than CPAPs.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
(A Subjective Measurement of Sleepiness)
This scale allows you to determine if your lack of quality sleep is preventing you from functioning appropriately during your daily activities. If you are in the moderate to extra severe range, you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.
0 = would never doze
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
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0-5 No Symptoms 13-16 Moderate
5-8 Mild 17-20 Severe
9-12 Mild-Moderate 21-24 Extra Severe
Predictors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea include:
Large neck
Hypertension
Reports of gasping by bed partner
Loud snoring
Obesity
Retrognathia
Overbite
Pharyngeal Grade over 2
Scalloped tongue
If you or a loved one snores or is concerned about sleep apnea, contact us. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and will not wear a CPAP, definitely call us. We can help. We work with medical doctors to help get you back on track. Please visit our websites, www.libertyhilldental.com or www.austinsleepdentistry.com to see more articles like this or to email us directly. You may also find us on Facebook.
Until next time, go Panthers!
Sleep, Snoring, and Sleep Apnea
Sufficient rest and sleep are fundamental to your overall health! It is a basic physiological drive. You need air. You need water. You need food. And you need sleep! In a 2005 survey by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), 75 percent of adults had at least one symptom of a sleep problem such as snoring or waking a lot during the night. If you are concerned with your sleepiness level, please complete the Epworth Sleepiness Scale on our website, www.libertyhilldental.com, under For Our Patients.
Here are some other statistics of interest:
• People who lack regular high quality sleep increase their chances for a heart attack by 23 times. It is 11.1 for those who smoke!
• Newer studies show that sufficient sleep deprivation has been compared to a blood alcohol level of 0.10. You are legally drunk at 0.08.
• Four hours of sleep plus one beer equals eight hours sleep plus six beers
• A drop from seven hours of sleep to five hours, doubles your risk of cardiovascular death
• Over 40 percent of Americans sleep less than five hours a night
• People with sleep deficiencies suffer from a number of issues that lead to weight gain. 100 percent of the contestants on “The Biggest Loser” get treated for sleep apnea.
• 40 percent of adults snore; two-four percent suffer from obstructive sleep apnea
Sleep apnea sufferers are 300 percent more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident.
• People that suffer from sleep apnea suffer from elevated blood pressure
• Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that by treating one person’s sleep apnea and snoring allowed their spouse to get up to one additional hour of sleep each night during the same amount of time in bed.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a medical condition that requires a physician diagnosis prior to treatment. OSA is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. With each apnea event the brain briefly arouses the person to resume breathing.
Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea usually starts with continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP). A great percentage of patients cannot or choose to not wear their CPAP even though the delivery systems have become much more comfortable. It is estimated that only 30 percent of people with a CPAP actually wear them. An alternative to this treatment is an oral appliance prescribed by a dentist.
Oral appliances are very effective for mild to moderate sleep apnea. Oral appliances are also a good alternative for those with severe sleep apnea who will not wear a CPAP. Oral appliances usually include parts that fit over the lower and upper teeth that work together to move the lower jaw forward thereby opening the airway. Some people have reported oral appliances are more comfortable than CPAPs.
If you or a loved one snores or is concerned about sleep apnea, contact us. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and will not wear a CPAP, definitely call us. We can help. We work with medical doctors to help get you back on track. Please visit our website, www.libertyhilldental.com to see more articles like this or to email us directly. You may also find us on Facebook.
Until next time, go Panthers!
See More Articles and Interviews about Liberty Hill Dental and Dr. Gillespie by visiting our local newspaper websites.
Casteltine regains confidence after makeover
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By Linda Lattanzio
Staff Writer, The Leader
It’s hard to believe Stacee Casteltine was ever less than the confident person you meet today. The mother of three has degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice and is a published novelist. But just one year ago Stacee had withdrawn from society.
“I once was a motivated, competent, capable and dedicated person,” Stacee wrote in her essay. “I miss life. I miss contributing to society. I miss smiling. … I am not a vain person, but I am hurt every time I see someone react to my dental problems. I do my best to hide my teeth but that’s not an easy task. The emotional and psychological pain is as bad as the physical discomfort which is significant.”
Today Stacee’s smile is as brilliant as her outlook. Since her smile makeover, she has gotten a job she loves and has recently remarried. “I’m a crisis counselor,” Stacee said. “I love my work.”
Her dental problems began years earlier.
“It started like five, six years ago,” Stacee said. “I had an illness, so I had a lot of medications I had to take and at first it was just small little things. They were weakening, they were breaking. But it was small things so I had a little bit done here and a little bit done there, and couldn’t figure out why it was going on. I had a dentist tell me it was genetics. I had a dentist tell me it was just, you know, getting older. I finally realized it was more than that because they started breaking and breaking significantly.”
Then “I was in a car accident, and my teeth were already weakened, and they had been chipping. That was about two years ago. I dealt with it for about a year,” she said. The car accident broke a front tooth. It was “constant pain every day. Sensitivity and, you know, just…it’s hard to explain. I had a lot of jaw pain. It was not a pleasant experience.”
Her oldest son, Anthony, heard of Dr. Gillespie’s Smile Makeover contest and encouraged his mother to enter. “I remember him asking me about it,” Stacee said.
For Stacee, it was a hard essay to write.
“I heard about the makeover at Liberty Hill Dental from my 14-year-old son Anthony,” Stacee wrote in her essay. “I am an extremely private and proud person so this is a difficult essay to write. In spite of having written many grants and even publishing a novel, I struggle to articulate my feelings well here. I came to the realization after many attempts that your time had already said what I wanted to receive from the smile makeover – change a smile, change a life. I truly believe it would do just that for me and my children.”
Members of the Ministerial Alliance who were asked to select the winner of the contest agreed. Stacee was chosen.
“It’s been an interesting experience, that’s for sure,” Stacee said. “He did some upper transformation and, I’m trying to think how much. A lot of crown work and then he removed some teeth from my lower jaw. My lower back jaw. Steroids had basically killed them. So there’s still work to be done there. But for the most part his part is complete, but it’s set up for (implants) in the future.” The makeover also included some veneers. All in all, her makeover took about 5 months.
“I have a huge fear of the dentist. I had a pop in the mouth when I was really little and back then when they cocoon-wrapped everybody when they were kids. They used to wrap people to do work on your mouth. And so I have a horrible fear of dentists,” Stacee said. “And…I am a big chicken. I have very little memories of the process. I didn’t have any discomfort or any pain. So that’s a credit to him. Usually your jaws are sore for days. Nothing. His staff made me feel completely comfortable. They were able to sedate me for some of it…not for other parts. So that, to me, deserves a lot more credit, and the fact that he is so willing to work with people.
“He does really good work, and the level of staff, comfort and care … They are just very compassionate, very kind. Everybody, everybody, there is so kind. They made the process easy for me. And I had a lot of work done. It was a lot of hours. Never pushy and he was … I never felt like ‘oh, I’m doing a Smile Makeover’ … ‘you’re going to do it my way’ … I never felt like I was at their mercy whatsoever.
“It would have been thousands of dollars for me to get that done. I mean, you can finance some of it…but still it’s a lot. It’s a huge gift.
“One appointment alone was an entire Friday I was there. An entire day. They were really good … since I was such a big baby when it comes to this dental fear they had someone come in and sedate me so he did an entire full day and got everything ready without making me come back repeatedly. They really go above and beyond to make people comfortable and not subjecting you to any more than they have to. I got huge pluses from him. I tell people since then if it’s fear, don’t worry about it. Because I had a HUGE fear of dentists.
“It took such an effort just to walk through the door because when you’re already uncomfortable, you don’t want to be touched, and it’s just such a personal thing on top of that and then you add the cosmetics part of it and the emotion. You know, I had had baggage and background trauma for that. The first time I went in I wasn’t sure what to expect but the second time I wasn’t even nervous. And the last appointment I didn’t even mind … they didn’t have to sedate me .
“I’d recommend him without any hesitation whatsoever.
“You’re just not quite you when you can’t smile and talk.”
Collins finds himself beaming following procedures
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By Linda Lattanzio
“Who ya rootin’ for?”
Everyone knows A.J. Collins. From his years of leading cheers at Panther football games to active involvement in Project Graduation, as junior high and high school youth leader/teacher, and member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Fellowship Bass Club and Holy Smokers BBQ Team Coordinator, A.J. is a community-oriented resident that loves Liberty Hill.
But 12 years of gum disease damaged more than A.J.’s teeth – it destroyed his confidence. It took his number one fan, his wife Joni, to enter him in the Smile Makeover contest.
“Dear Dr. Gillespie, I am so excited to be able to nominate my husband, A.J. Collins, for your most generous offer of a Smile Makeover. Thank you so much for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!” Joni wrote in her essay.
“You see, A.J. has had trouble with his teeth for many many years. Not only have they caused him excruciating pain, but their obvious deterioration has given him a tremendous complex when it comes to his smile,” Joni wrote. “While he refuses to let it dampen his spirits, it breaks my heart to see him put his hand over his mouth when laughing or purse his lips together in an attempt to keep his teeth from showing in his own smile.”
“My gumline was deteriorating and you could really see it,” A.J. said. “Over the years you get a complex about it. Now it’s like a new car. You want everybody to see it. I went from never smiling to smiling all the time.”
He was so scared the first time he went into the office they offered him a sedative.
“They are a great group of people. Very willing to work you and get you through being scared.
“I went from being scared of the dentist to enjoying going there. I recommend them to everybody. For someone who’s had a bad experience in the past, they will take care of you,” A.J. said. “It’s been a blessing to me.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Gillespie and his entire staff at Liberty Hill Dental, for choosing me to receive a “Smile Make-Over” in their contest.
“I had no idea my wife Joni had written an essay, after seeing the contest in the local newspaper, nominating me for the prize. It wasn’t until months later that I took the phone call that would change my life. When Ellen, from Doctor Gillespie’s office, called to give me the good news, I couldn’t believe it!
“Joni and I met with
Doctor Gillespie and after several weeks and numerous procedures, I was no longer in pain or ashamed of my smile! I haven’t stopped smiling since!
“In a time when the dollar tends to take precedence in most people’s lives, it is truly a blessing to know that
Dr. Gillespie and his staff of true professionals care so much for the people in their community.
“Thank you Liberty Hill Dental, and thank you Joni for making this all possible! God is good and truly works through his servants!”
For Dr. Thad Gillespie, it’s all about ‘creating smiles’
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By Linda Lattanzio,
Leader Staff Writer
Change a smile … change a life. That has been a lifetime motto for Dr. Thad Gillespie, from his first graduation from dental school in 1980 through his years in the Air Force right up to moving his private dental practice to Liberty Hill in 2001. In fact, the father of seven has a history of caring and commitment that has had a decided impact. And that commitment was in evidence long before he came to Liberty Hill.
However his decision to be a dentist was almost on a whim.
“(How I decided to be a dentist) is a little strange, but it was part fate and part process of elimination,” said Dr. Gillespie. “My dad is a pharmacist and talked me out of doing that. My physician was a general practice doctor that delivered babies and did surgery in the hospital in addition to his practice. He started out at 6:30 in the morning and went home after doing hospital rounds in the evening. Sounded like too much work! My dentist didn’t seem to work too hard. He came in and did a little work and I assumed went to sit and read or something until he came back to see me. In reality, he saw three or four other people before he came back. So, I got lucky because I based part of my decision on faulty information. My dentist was pretty cool though and helped me with a science project in sixth grade. By the time I was in junior high I already knew that I wanted to be a dentist. It has been a great profession choice for me and with all the advances in technology is getting better every day!”
After graduating from Midwestern State University and the University Dental Branch in Houston in 1980, Dr. Gillespie served in the United States Air Force from 1980 to 1984. During his tour, he received several honors, including the Defense Meritorious Service medal for work identifying Marines who died in the 1983 bombing in Beirut. He also served on a team that examined and treated hostages who were released from Tehran.
Dr. Gillespie returned to Texas in 1984 and opened his own practice in northwest Austin in 1985. He opened a practice in Liberty Hill in 2001. He became immediately involved in the community, joining the Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce, the All Sports Booster Club, Band Boosters and Christian Business Leaders as well as sponsoring many sports teams. He also assists with the Head Start Program in Liberty Hill, Leander and Georgetown, providing exams, treatment and classroom education.
But Dr. Gillespie’s heart didn’t stop there. He wanted to give back to a community that is so quick to help others. He decided to offer a Smile Makeover to a community-minded individual as his way of paying back to the community.
“Servants’ hearts are often overlooked and seldom rewarded,” stated an initial press release for the Smile Makeover contest. “At this time of the year and at a time in our history when people are hurting more than ever,
Dr. Gillespie and the team at Liberty Hill Dental wanted to reward those who give so much and receive so little with a new reason to smile.”
The contest required an application to be filled out and then applicants were asked to write an essay on why they wanted the smile makeover. Applications were taken from Liberty Hill and the surrounding area. Members of the Ministerial Alliance in Liberty Hill were asked to review the essays and pick who they thought was most deserving. When it came time to decide, the pastors narrowed it down to two very deserving people. So, Dr. Gillespie decided to award them both. Those two outstanding applicants were Stacee Caseltine and A.J. Collins.
“One of our goals in doing the smile makeover was to help someone who was either unemployed or underemployed get a better job,” said
Dr. Gillespie. “Along those lines, Stacee’s story was very compelling. When I met her for the first time, I was even more interested in what future was possible for her. It was very gratifying to see the joy in her face when she could finally smile. A smile is an easy thing to take for granted until you don’t have one. Since finishing, Stacee has gotten married and found a great job! An added benefit was her ability to participate with her kids activities without fear of embarrassment for the kids or herself. This was priceless!
“When the ministerial alliance picked Stacee, I was not surprised. But as we went through the applications, A.J.’s stood out as well. It was submitted by his wife Joni whose letter was very compelling. I felt that we needed to include A.J. even though it was for different reasons. He was already out there working and doing much for the church. She felt that something needed to be done for A.J. as he never asked for anything for himself. He was a delight to work with and things turned out very well.”
Within two weeks of contacting the winners, Dr. Gillespie was ready to roll. And roll he did. Both winners had extreme fear of dentists, but both were put at ease. Now, one year later, both willingly smile with confidence, reflecting on the outside how they feel on the inside.
A member and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry,
Dr. Gillespie is a mentor with the Kois Center and was a teaching associate with the Hornbrook Group. He also serves as the dental director for Samaritan Health Ministries in Cedar Park, an organization that treats indigent patients or those who do not have medical coverage. His practice, Liberty Hill Dental, is located at 14933 W. SH 29, just south of the railroad track in Liberty Hill, (512) 515-0171. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit their website at www.libertyhilldental.com or find them on facebook.
Gillespie's approach to patient care makes it easy to visit the dentist
(Posted: Jan. 15, 2011)
Pay a visit to Liberty Hill Dental on any Friday and everyone will be clad in purple.
But, the Panther attire isn’t just a football thing for the dentist and his staff -- it’s about community pride and for Dr. Thad Gillespie, hometown spirit means a lot.
“I enjoy giving back to the community,” he said. “Liberty Hill is a lot about family and children, and it’s easy to put our focus there.”
Every year, Gillespie sponsors numerous youth sports teams, special school activities and organizations, and his staff is always on the lookout for opportunities to keep Liberty Hill Dental actively involved in the community.
Gillespie, who proudly displays a host of appreciation plaques throughout the dentist office, says he may have to expand his office to create space to hang more plaques.
“It’s fun to see all the kids and follow them from team to team, year after year,” he said.
Gillespie moved to Liberty Hill from Austin eight years ago and was the first dentist to open a practice here. He said he and his wife, Kerstin, grew weary of sitting on the back porch of their Austin home and looking at other rooftops, he said. Their plan was to build a home on some acreage and Gillespie would commute to his dentist office in Austin.
“Once we got here, we immediately started trying to figure out how to stay,” he said.
In Liberty Hill, Gillespie said he found a niche that was as much about personal growth as it was about growing a business.
For the first time, he had time and developed a real interest in his children’s school activities. In Austin, he said it difficult to feel a connection and harder to get involved.
The Gillespies have four children and Dr. Gillespie has three older children and one grandchild. This year, the Gillespies adopted a 12-year-old daughter.
“I guess you could say we have a large family,” he said with a smile, proudly sharing the names and ages of his children and their various interests and extra-curricular activities.
Making time to stay involved with his children is important, he said. While he enjoys all of their activites, he admits that coaching is a challenge he has come to enjoy. This winter, he is coaching a youth basketball team.
Dr. Gillespie says his involvement in the community has likely helped grow his dental practice. But, he believes patients keep coming back because he has a different kind of approach to dental care.
“I accept people for who they are when they walk through the door,” he said.
Gillespie said that while a healthy diet and lifestyle can stem most dental problems, he does not criticize patients when they don’t always do the right thing.
“I like candy, too,” he says.
“Historically, people go to the dentist and feel humiliated and talked down to,” he said.
Gillespie said that kind of punitive approach to dentistry turns people off and leads to more health problems.
He said when someone comes in with a problem, he is honest with them about the alternatives. But listens and looks to them for the solution.
Gillespie said he understands that some families are not able to pay for regular dental visits; and in many cases, he only sees patients when there is a problem.
“If a tooth can be saved and a patient needs me to try it rather than pull it, then I do my best,” he said. “I listen to what they need and put solutions in context for them.”
Out of concern for his Liberty Hill patients, Gillespie said he is bringing new technology to his practice and increasing the services he provides so that patients will not have to look elsewhere for advanced dental care.
Liberty Hill Dental is already able to provide most services, including oral surgery and high-end aesthetis.He said more details will be forthcoming on additional services and technology that will soon become available to benefit the community.
And for those who are staying away from the dentist office for fear of pain, Gillespie says that’s really not a very good excuse anymore.
“We do oral and IV sedations. Our goal is to keep a patient calm long enough for us to treat the problem and we do what we can to put those who are nervous at ease,” he said.
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