Ottawa Citizen

NEW TEETH-IN-A-DAY BRINGS LIFE TO PEOPLE IMPACTED BY POOR TEETH

One-appointmen­t implant treatment literally transforms lives in one day

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HOPE FOR HOPELESS TEETH

Very few people can relate to someone with absolutely hopeless teeth. For many, this stems from a fear of dentists or other traumatizi­ng factors that led to a life with very poor teeth. At the deepest level, people have said how this has destroyed their confidence, causing them to socialize very little and know in their minds that a full smile and laugh brings an intense feeling of self-consciousn­ess; thus, they rarely smile fully. Many of those who suffer from poor teeth have expressed how they have a feeling of emptiness and a loss of hope for enjoying some of the simplest things in life: “If I could only chew steak again.” “I realized I have not enjoyed a full night out with friends in over 10 years.”

“I found every career possible to avoid dealing with people. It’s why I work in a call centre.”

“My grandchild asked what happened to my teeth and it nearly broke my heart.”

But thanks to New Teeth-in-a Day, there is hope for those with hopeless teeth.

Every patient has expressed how this was the most life-transformi­ng gift they could have given to themselves. “After tons of research and being constantly pushed by my husbanwd, I bit the bullet and booked my consult,” says one Teeth-in-a-Day patient. “That moment changed my life; in fact, it gave me back my life!”

THE SMILE IS IN THE EYES

It is amazing how patients who undergo this procedure notice the tiniest things that mean the world to them. The wife of a patient saw her husband’s picture after a trip down south and commented, “Looks like this procedure also made your eyes smile, too!”

The one-appointmen­t Teeth-ina-Day dental implant treatment takes the pain and waiting out of acquiring beautiful teeth, and changes lives in one day.

Now available in Ottawa after more than 15 years worldwide, Teeth-in-a-Day has already made a huge difference in the lives of those who have chosen to have the procedure.

“The procedure involves placing four implants to permanentl­y secure your new teeth,” says Dr. Michael Saso, a dentistry anesthesio­logist who performs the treatment at Ottawa Sedation Dentists, located at 441 MacLaren St. “The minimally invasive procedure takes place while patients are asleep in their chair and the procedure is all done within one day. This unique procedure and convenient technique has given many patients hope, even when they felt like they would never be happy with the state of their teeth.”

Dr. Saso says there are many reasons that patients provide when deciding to pursue the Teeth-ina-Day procedure. The one thing he has learned that they have in common is their renewed hope to enjoy life in a way that seemed impossible for as long as over 30 years. “It is amazing to see how this procedure has impacted people who have completely given up on a major part of life; smiling, eating any food they desire, socializin­g with full enjoyment, and the list goes on.”

Dr. Saso also mentions that he sees patients with all sorts of challenges — most are undergoing a crisis where their teeth are about to rot away or fall off — which affect their daily living. He also sees many patients who are frustrated with their life with dentures.

A specialist in sedation dentistry, Dr. Saso received his DDS (Honours) in 1987, and his Diploma of Dental Anaesthesi­a in 1990, both at the University of Toronto. Dr. Saso joined Ottawa Sedation Dentists in 2014.

Many of his clients have come in for the procedure after paying off their mortgage and their children’s education. As Mary — a government worker — and many other patients have been saying, “Now it’s time for me. This procedure can impact the rest of my life, and it’s an investment I want to make.”

There is a wide range in the cost of various implant procedures, with fees ranging from about $5,000 to $35,000 per jaw.

Dr. Saso also offers additional implant options for those looking for alternate procedures.

For a FREE consultati­on and additional informatio­n about new Teeth-in-a-Day please call 613800-2274 or visit www.newteethin­aday.ca For over 25 years, Dr. Saso has improved the oral health of patients suffering from major dental anxiety and those who need extensive dental work. As a specialist in dental anaesthesi­a, Dr. Saso ensures his patients receive safe dental care and can start living with more joy.

Dr. Saso received his formal education at the University of Toronto, graduating with honours and was selected for an internship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. He is a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anaesthesi­a and has served as the president of the Ontario Dental Society of Anaesthesi­a.

In 2014, Dr. Saso joined Ottawa Sedation Dentists, a clinic focused on helping patients with dental fear, anxiety, and who require a significan­t amount of work with as few visits as possible. Ottawa Sedation Dentists offers complete sedation dentistry including general anaesthesi­a.

Dr. Saso’s passion stems from believing that excellent oral health is a major component to quality of living, and this has driven him to focus on growing the New Teeth in a Day portion of his practice. Since 2011, he has performed over 100 procedures and has transforme­d hopeless oral health into a dream come true for all of his patients.

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ABOUT DR. MICHAEL SASO

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