Meet Natalia
We meet many amazing people at Westchester TMJ & Aesthetics, the office of Dr. Wanda Mejia, a Westchester neuromuscular dentist. Many people, young and old, come to us with various teeth, bite, and sleep-related issues that have plagued their lives for years, causing painful symptoms and a less-than-stellar quality of life.
Recently, Dr. Mejia and her team had the privilege of meeting Natalia, a 22-year-old nursing student who had not been smiling much because she didn’t love her smile and lacked the confidence a stunning smile provides. Natalia’s severe underbite pushed her bottom teeth out farther than her top teeth. With her knowledge of the medical field, Natalia knew there were other issues to be addressed to improve her oral health and self-confidence.
What Brought Natalia to Dr. Mejia?
Natalia also suffered from frequent painful migraines that were quite debilitating. Her headaches made work and the activities of daily living almost unbearable, so she knew she had to find the right neuromuscular dentist to change her life by correcting her bite misalignment. Correcting her bite would eliminate, or at least significantly reduce, the painful TMJ symptoms she had been experiencing for many years.
Her older brother had previously done some cosmetic dentistry work with Dr. Mejia, and he decided it was time to schedule a consultation for his beloved sister, Natalia. Natalia initially thought the simple solution would be wearing braces, but Dr. Mejia, using the most advanced technology available today, discovered much deeper issues to treat. Without treatment, Natalia could have been edentulous by age thirty.
Natalia’s Treatment Process
Dr. Mejia explained that Natalia’s treatment would only take about two months. Her treatment plan would begin with neuromuscular dentistry to relax the jaw and eventually place it in its optimal position, relieving the excessive wear and tear on misaligned teeth.
Natalia also required dental crowns, which can be placed at Advanced Dentistry in Mohegan Lake, another location where Dr. Mejia performs many different types of cosmetic dentistry procedures.
Natalia worked with us to select the color and teeth shapes using technology that allows her to see what certain shades and shapes of teeth will look like in hermouth. She even looked at the teeth of some of her favorite celebrities to make her choices.
After only two months of various cosmetic dentistry and neuromuscular dentistry treatments, Natalia has the smile she’s always wanted, and her oral health is at its best. Her facial appearance has dramatically changed, as you can see in the before and after pictures, and Natalia had this to say about her transformation: “I find it hard to believe… I’m still surprised at how beautiful the results are. And I don’t think my nose is too big anymore. It’s just right.” One very substantial benefit of Natalia’s time with Dr. Mejia is the fact that she no longer suffers from migraine headaches. That life-changing occurrence has improved her life in so many ways.
Natalia continued, “Advanced Dentistry is my second home. I’ve been there many times for my treatment, and the entire staff is friendly. There is always a smile on everyone’s face.”
When asked what three words describe the team of dentists and assistants that gave Natalia her life back? “Genuine, honest, and pleasurable” was her response, and we are thrilled she had such a great experience with us.
Confidence is no longer lacking in Natalia’s life or smile, “When I smile now, everyone smiles back at me!”
Schedule a Consultation Today
Dr. Wanda Mejia and her teams change lives and transform smiles at Advanced Dentistry of Mohegan Lake and Westchester TMJ & Aesthetics. Please call us today at (914) 594-6854 to ask any questions about a transformation you need. One of our staff members will help with scheduling and answer any questions you may have about neuromuscular dentistry in Westchester, NY.
