{"id":17,"date":"2025-03-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.susanellisondds.com\/overcoming-shame-with-a-new-smile\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T19:49:12","slug":"overcoming-shame-with-a-new-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.susanellisondds.com\/blog\/overcoming-shame-with-a-new-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Shame with a New Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one deserves to be ashamed of their smile, and at Susan Ellison Dentistry &amp; Cosmetics, we work hard to create an environment where every patient who walks through our doors can feel seen. Debra was our patient who came in feeling like her confidence was lacking. She wanted a smile she could be proud to show off. Over the course of several weeks, Dr. Ellison was able to give her a before and after that \u201cwows\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Full Mouth Makeover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty years ago, Debra came to Dr. Ellison for help transforming her smile. She ultimately underwent a Full Mouth Makeover, which involved placing crowns on all 28 teeth. At the time, she truly needed it\u2014especially since she had multiple old crowns in different shades, many of which had a metal base. As her gums receded over the years, the dark metal became visible, and the crowns themselves appeared darker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The before-and-after photos speak for themselves\u2014it\u2019s an incredible transformation! Seeing the change in someone when they invest in themselves, especially in something they\u2019ve wanted for over 20 years, is truly amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe fell in love with you [Dr. Ellison]. We knew you were the right dentist for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smile Design in Northwest Houston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Debra worked alongside Dr. Ellison to come up with a custom \u201csmile design\u201d plan that was perfect for her. We can do the same for you \u2013 schedule a consult today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"No one deserves to be ashamed of their smile, and at Susan Ellison Dentistry &amp; Cosmetics, we work hard to create an environment where every patient who walks through our doors can feel seen. Debra was our patient who came in feeling like her confidence was lacking. She wanted a smile she could be proud to show off. 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