Actual SWDG Patient, June Milano
of El Centro, With Veneers
“I was very much afraid of going to the dentist because of a bad experience many years ago. But finally, my teeth got to looking so bad, I couldn't delay any longer. I work with the public all the time, and I knew what people were thinking. When I finally went to Southwest Dental, I was shaking like a leaf. But my dentist was so clever, compassionate and reassuring, I put all my trust in him. He let me know that my teeth were worth saving, and that he could make them look nice. And he did! It's made a huge difference in my self-esteem, and I don't get sick any more. It's like having a new life.”

Actual SWDG Patient, Jose Ruiz
of Brawley, With Impants
“Growing up in Mexico, when I got a cavity, the dentist would pull the tooth rather than drill and fill it. I didn't have any molars left and eating was difficult for me. My health really suffered. When I came to Southwest Dental for my checkups, I recognized they had responsible dentists. I felt comfortable asking them what I should do about my missing molars. I had two choices--bridges or implants. I decided on the implants. Now, I can eat much better. I feel better, and I no longer have migraines.”

Actual SWDG Patient, Georgina Alvarez
of Imperial, Had Braces and Now Added Veneers
“I was a late bloomer and didn't get braces until I was 40 years old. It was great having them because they covered up my teeth which I have always felt were misshapen and gray. When the braces came off, though, I still had those problems, and I wondered if people were looking at me or my teeth. I wanted veneers. But I didn't want them to look fake. I wanted them to look like my teeth should look. Now that I have them, I wake up smiling!”

Actual SWDG Patient, Anita Johnson
of El Centro, Wearing Clear Cosmetic Braces
“It all started because I wanted my daughter to have braces. I was taking her in to Southwest Dental, and everyone was always helpful, informative and nice. I told the doctor that I often had headaches, and he said they could be related to TMJ. He asked me if I had considered braces. When they showed me ‘before’ and ‘after’ simulation photos of what I would look like and told me my headaches would get better, I said, ‘Let's do it!’ I'm not only on my way to looking great with my new smile, but also being headache free!”

Actual SWDG Patient, George Ingley
of Imperial, With Veneers
“For many years, I've had crooked teeth. I've been told I need to do more smiling, but my smile was embarrassing. One thing led to another. I had a chipped tooth and other problems. I finally decided to get my teeth fixed. Now I have caps and veneers and a great smile. All that’s left to do is to let myself smile at the drop of a hat!”

Actual SWDG Patient, Lourdes Lozano
of El Centro, With Veneers
“My front teeth didn’t grow in properly, and it was heartbreaking while I was in school. Over the years, I have had various false teeth. I never smiled. I went to Southwest Dental, and now, I have the smile I’ve wanted my entire life. This is the answer to my dreams.”

Actual SWDG Patient, Linda Hicks
of El Centro, With Veneers
“This is the first time I've had a full mouth of teeth since I was 18 and in a very serious car wreck. I've been making do with just a few back teeth on one side of my mouth, gums on the other. I believe the imbalance in my mouth caused me to have bouts of excruciating lockjaw. Rather than endure painful jaw surgery, I decided to get a full bridge. I've had it for nearly a year and have not had lockjaw in that entire time. Plus, my teeth look like me!”

Actual SWDG Patient, Yadira Cesena
of Brawley, With Veneers
“When I was a child, I fell and badly chipped a front tooth. It was capped for many years, and the cap needed replacing. I also noticed that my teeth seemed very sensitive to hot and cold liquids—so when I came to Southwest Dental I told the dentist. He discovered most of my front teeth were cracked, causing the sensitivity. I decided to have veneers on my upper teeth, covering the cracks and chip. I used to never smile, but now my friends have noticed that I smile all the time.”

Actual SWDG Patient, Khoi Nguyen
of El Centro, With Implants and Crowns
“I’ve had missing teeth since I was young. I've wanted implants. I was at Southwest Dental for a general checkup and asked my dentist about it. He did an evaluation, actually showing me a photo simulation of how my teeth would look. He explained the cost. I think it’s important to trust health care providers to recommend the best solutions while simultaneously keeping costs down. My dentist was honest, down-to-earth and told me when something I thought I needed was unnecessary. Now I have implants, crowns and a great smile! And my bill came in exactly at the estimate.”

Actual SWDG Patient, Elena Canchola
of Calexico, With Veneers “My teeth have been crooked and cracked for years. I thought I would have to go to San Diego to find a dentist. One day, I was next door to Southwest Dental with my husband, and I decided to see if they could help. Amazingly, they were able to show me a picture of my teeth in an ‘after-simulation.’ Once I saw how my teeth could look, I said, ‘Let's do it!’ Now I feel 100% different. Having great looking teeth has changed my whole appearance.”

Actual SWDG Patient, Enriqueta Rodrigues of El Centro, With Porcelain Crowns
“When you have ugly teeth, you look awful. My teeth were yellow and ugly. I had crowns put on them in Mexicali, but soon after, a black line showed up at the top. They were less expensive, but they looked lousy. I had Southwest Dental put on new crowns. Good ones. And their payment plan made it an easy and smart decision.”

Actual SWDG Patient, Patricia Parra
of Calexico, With Dental Implants
“One of my upper front adult teeth never grew in after the baby tooth fell out. It was embarrassing and heartbreaking that my parents never took me to the dentist to get the problem fixed. At 16, I started working, and I saved my money. I took myself to the dentist to get my first bridge. The lack of dental care during my childhood has had a serious affect on my teeth. Knowing this, my kids regularly go to the dentist. When one of my sons broke his jaw, he needed braces. I brought him to Southwest Dental. Watching the way they cared for him, I knew I had finally found the right place to fix my loose bridge problem. Now I have dental implants and no regrets!

Actual SWD Patient, Ramon Soria
of Brawley With LAVA Crowns
“When I was young I didn't take good care of my teeth. As I got older, I realized I needed to take better care, and that’s when I started coming to Southwest Dental. I have never felt so comfortable going to the dentist. They treat me with respect and explain everything thoroughly. I’ve had cosmetic dental work done before, elsewhere, but the work didn't match my natural teeth. It was time to have the work done right. Now I have LAVA crowns. I'm very satisfied with the quality and the excellent service at Southwest Dental.”

Actual SWDG Patient Martha Lopez
of Brawley With Braces
“I have an overbite, and my teeth were getting crooked. During an exam at Southwest Dental, the dentist thoroughly explored options for fixing them—veneers or braces. They can do both at Southwest Dental. In the end, we decided braces were best for me because they would solve both problems at once, the overbite and the crooked teeth. I've only had the braces for a short time. However, I feel confident in my decision to have braces, and I know my teeth will look great in a year! Since I work at Southwest Dental, I never really knew what it was like to be a patient. Now I know! The care is wonderful.”

Actual SWDG Patient Martha Caraballo
of El Centro Resident With Veneers
“I neglected my teeth for years, always putting my family's needs ahead of my own. But, I wanted to go back to school and knew I wouldn't have time once classes started. I’ve always wanted a better smile. I came to Southwest Dental, and the dentist suggested porcelain veneers to conceal the gap between my front teeth. He also worked on my gums to get them healthy again. Now I feel so pretty! I always smiled a lot, but now I smile even more! Plus, the service at Southwest Dental made me feel so spoiled and wonderful. They even called me to check on how I was feeling.”

Actual SWDG Patient Lilly Sam
of Calexico With Veneers
“I like to feel good about the way I look. During my children’s checkups at Southwest Dental, I saw before and after photos of patients on the reception area TV. I’ve wanted longer, whiter teeth for years. I decided then and there I could do it. Now, I have veneers on my top front teeth, and they are straighter, longer and whiter. Of course, now my 19 year old son wants veneers too! That will happen soon.”