Extreme Smile Makeovers: Inside a Modern Dental Practice

Dr. Colby from Fallbrook Village Dental was recently featured as a guest on a show called the Wellness Hour with Randy Alvarez. They discussed the latest advancements in full mouth reconstruction "Teeth-in-a-day." He shared stories from his patients who have come into his office and left in one day with brand new life-changing smiles.

Walking into a dentist's office can be daunting for many but, at Dr. Colby's practice, patients find something entirely different: comfort, confidence, and life-changing results.

"Going to the dentist is a scary thing," Dr. Colby admitted, but he's made it his mission to ensure that fear is replaced with relief. "We try our very best to make it comfortable, happy, uplifting – a good experience, for heaven's sake. A lot of patients haven't had that."

Dr. Colby didn't always know he wanted to be a dentist, but after a smooth, anxiety-free experience with his childhood dentist, the seeds were planted. It wasn't until dental school that he realized how widespread dental anxiety truly is.

"Most people don't want to spend time in a dental office. So, we focus on efficiency. Most treatments can be completed in one visit," he explained. This is especially important because, as he puts it, "The less often people have to see me, the more they like me."

Modern dentistry has transformed in ways that allow Dr. Colby to cater to a wide range of patient needs in a single day. Whether it's gum disease, missing teeth, or cosmetic concerns, the practice can address everything without patients needing to visit multiple specialists.

"We keep it simple and address every issue in one visit," he said, adding that it's not just about teeth – it's about restoring confidence and quality of life.

Take, for instance, one of Dr. Colby's elderly patients, who received a full set of new teeth at 96 years old. "She said, 'You're never too old to eat.' And for that matter, never too old to smile," he recounts with a smile of his own.

The ability to eat properly is crucial, especially later in life when nutrition becomes more important. Dr. Colby explained, "As soon as you lose a tooth, you start to lose bone, like muscle atrophy. The best time to replace that tooth is the same day."

The one-day transformations are not only physically beneficial but emotionally transformative for patients. He shares the story of a woman who came to the office with severe dental issues – gum disease, bone infection, and tooth decay. "She was so anxious, covering her smile, not wanting to meet new people. When we fixed everything in one day, her after photo told a different story. She was beaming. It's hard to hide how you really feel in a photo, and she looked like a different person."

Colby continued, "Studies have shown infections in the mouth can cause heart and lung disease and often these infections are painless (asymptomatic) because the tooth is already dead or had a previous root canal."

The practice's all-in-one approach means that patients don't have to hop between specialists. "Nothing we do is extreme. We try to make it simple and as comfortable as possible," he explained.

Whether it's a young person wanting to straighten their teeth or someone in their 90s looking to enjoy a meal again, Dr. Colby believes everyone deserves the best care, without the hassle of multiple appointments.

Many patients arrive expecting their dental journey to be long and painful, but they leave pleasantly surprised. "Patients often ask, 'Are we going to start soon?' And I say, 'You're already done.' The reaction is priceless," Dr. Colby said with a laugh. For him, this is the most rewarding part of the job – seeing patients, who were once self-conscious or in pain, smiling confidently and living better lives.

Every smile tells a story, and for Dr. Colby, it's about much more than fixing teeth. It's about offering people a chance to eat, speak, and live without discomfort or shame. Whether it's a sandwich, a smile, or even a kiss, Dr. Colby's approach to modern dentistry means his patients get it all back – often in just one visit.

And, as Dr. Colby proudly said, "In this world today, we need more smiles." At his practice, that's exactly what he's providing – one life-changing visit at a time.

You can watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4DEQyzjO94.