Decades later, a dentist restores teeth and a smile

About my dentist ...

I was born into a very poor Chicago family during the Great Depression, and my family fell apart while World War II was raging.

In 1944, I was placed in a children's home. Six years later, I went to a foster home and not much later I enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

During those years of my life, I was seen by different dentists, but none ever said anything to me about my missing front tooth or my smashed teeth in the bottom row. All that had resulted from a vicious childhood "accident." My mouth was ugly and I had to live with it forever. I felt so ashamed.

Early in this century I met Dr. Jose Goldberg. He is a concerned dentist and he worked for years on my teeth. One or two at a time, until finally I can actually smile -- and I look good -- and I am proud!

My age now goes beyond four score years so I probably will not have too long to enjoy my gorgeous mouth.

If you are having problems with your teeth or your smile; if you simply need to preserve a tooth for a few more years; if you truly need but fear dentists, I strongly suggest that you give Dr. Goldberg a call.

His team is uniquely reliable and loyal and they will arrange your visit in a timely manner.

Yes, you will need to spend some dollars, but consider the alternative. The current generation will probably live longer than those of the past. It is wonderful to smile with pride. It is great to have a hunk of corn on the cob.

Do yourself, or your children, a favor. In the end you will be glad that you reached out to Dr. Goldberg. The next time we meet, I will smile.

Len Sirotzki Bradenton

This story was originally published May 17, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Decades later, a dentist restores teeth and a smile ."