We have set the photos up as a slide show, if you press on the photo, you can proceed slide by slide and read the captions to get an idea what we did for the day.
On the last visit, we took the wax rims and sent them off to Eliason Dental Lab in Portland, Maine. They took the wax rims and replaced the wax with the teeth we custom selected for Mike’s new smile. These dentures may look real, but only the teeth are real, everything else is wax. I have heard stories of patients taking their wax dentures home to show their families and drinking hot coffee! As you can imagine, the wax melts — a dental horror story!
We check for minor adjustments before the final process.
The reason for today’s visit is to check everything before the final processing. We can still make changes, readjust the bite if necessary, do any final tweaks needed before we have the final dentures fabricated. Everything looks right on, and we are happy from the start.
We have a pleasant surprise at the end of the visit, as Tim Beals of Eliason Dental Labs happens to stop by to check on how we are doing. Tim Beals and Eliason Dental Labs volunteered to do all Mike’s dental lab work as a courtesy. So many times the lab gets no feedback, so I was glad that Tim got to see what a great job they are doing. We at Seasons of Smiles Dental also want to shout out to Julie Skelton at Eliason Dental labs for a job well done!
The dentures are returned to us in wax. Today’s visit is to verify all our choices. Are we happy where the teeth are placed? Are we happy with the color? These are the permanent teeth, but everything else is still in wax. We can still change and modify, if necessary. Again, we want to give Eliason Dental Lab a shout out for helping us with this project: Eliason Dental Lab, 190 Riverside St., Unit 6B. Portland, ME 04103 (207) 774-7881 https://www.eliasonlab.com
This is the way the denture looks like in wax; tooth color is shade A1. Mike’s visit is scheduled today.
This is the way the denture looks in wax. It has an ideal overjet/overbite, and the tooth color is shade A1.
We visually check to see how the denture looks.
We visually check to see how the denture looks, from a different angle.
We visually check to see how the denture looks. This is an ideal overjet/overbite — looks good!
Here is a photo of us taking photos of the upper arch.
Dara takes photos of the lower mandibular arch.
We have to thank Mike for his patience as we take all these photos!
Here are the teeth, set in wax. I am a big fan of Dentsply Portrait teeth. I like the fact that they have a lot of “personality.” Sometimes pictures don’t do justice to how good they really look.
The upper wax denture in place. Normally, we don’t take all these photos, but we did it this time for educational purposes.
The lower wax denture in place. Note, photo is of the lower denture and the reflection in the mirror.
We aren’t going to make any changes. Everything went as planned, and everything looks good!
Too bad the camera focused on the “No Admittance” sign and not on Mike’s gorgeous smile!
What a pleasant surprise: What a pleasant surprise: Tim Beals of Eliason Dental pays us a visit, to see how we we’re doing. It just so happened to be the same hour that we had Mike scheduled, unplanned but I was glad Eliason Dental got some visual feedback on our project. Eliason Dental Lab, 190 Riverside St., Unit 6B Portland, ME 04103 (207) 774-7881 https://www.eliasonlab.com
We quickly package the wax dentures and ask Tim to take them back to the lab. That worked out nice! I’m sure the box will be sitting on Julie’s desk tomorrow morning for the final process where they convert the wax denture into its permanent form.
Norman Medina DDS
Norman Medina DDS, graduated from Loma Linda University Dental School in 1994. He has been practicing dentistry in Midcoast Maine since 1994. He and his wife Lanita have four children.
Who doesn’t love having clean teeth? It’s a great day when I get to have my teeth cleaned by Kim at Seasons of Smiles. She is gentle, very thorough and shares her insights for how to continue to care for my teeth. I have been a patient of Dr. Medina’s for about 18 years and I couldn’t be happier. I know everyone in my family is getting the best care for our teeth and gums.
I never have a hesitation when I have to make an appointment for Dr Medina and staff... they are all great and make you feel so comfortable. Would highly recommend if you are in need of a new dentist!!
Great experience, amazing staff. And a comfortable environment.Another visit, absolutely amazing dental experience. I can finally smile again. Thank you all, I'm truly grateful.
Definitely the best dental experience I've ever had for as far as easy relaxing explaining everything to very good place to go I'd highly recommend them they've taken good care of me over the last few years
Seasons of Smiles is a great practice. Very friendly and knowledgeable with exceptional results. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a quality dental experience.
Fantastic. Brought some issues to Dr. Medina that he did not cause, and discovered that he is a ray of light in his profession. Dr. Medina has superb diagnostic and clinical instincts, an excellent facility, and really great staff.Looking forward to many years of excellent care.Thank you.
Seasons of smiles has been my dentist for many years. Very informative, We talk about the how and why of dentistry every time I'm there! Dr Medina always lets you know exactly what needs to be done, and how to improve your smile.
So far this is the best dental practice I have ever visited. State of the art tools, gorgeous atmosphere —and most important— down to earth, friendly, and professional team!
One more post today for Dr.Medina - although I love the background music that he plays to help the comfortable atmosphere in the office, I REALLY LOVED the Hawaiian music today! Loved Israel's singing and the relaxing music! Good choice, Dr. Medina!!!👍
My husband gets his treatment there. He is a veteran with many conditions. The staff makes him comfortable, and communication is fantastic. Dr. Medina and staff, he knows is 5 stars from the front desk to the clinical staff. He is very grateful. ❤️
Seasons of Smiles Dental is the best! When I was in school they worked around my schedule and always did their best to fit me in last minute! They care about my smile and dental health. They’re whole team is professional and kind, and they have constantly work to improve the office with new technology. Thank you Dr. Medina and staff!
Dr. Medina is one of the top dentists in Maine. I’m a dentist as well and was able to see him in action. He has the latest advances In the field, and is a competent, kind practitioner. His staff is friendly and experienced! You will be in great hands here!
I’ve recently graduated to having my teeth cleaned every three months. Mmmmm - The feeling of sparkly CLEAN teeth feels sooo good. Kim, thank you for making my smile shine!
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I have nothing but amazing things to say about my experience at Seasons of Smiles Dental. The staff are all amazing, they got me right in and were so kind and welcoming! I would highly recommend them to all friends and family.
the staff go above and beyond, they are one of a kind. I have been to a few dentists in my life and they take the cake in every way. gentile, kind, understanding, fair prices and packages. 10 stars!
was very impressed with Dr Medina and his helper today got me in same day for an extraction practically painless has a really good attitude highly recommend him- thanks again
I’m a new patient. The staff made me feel very comfortable and didn’t pressure me into making decisions on the spot. I had gotten a lot of information to digest and certainly needed time to sort it. And I thank them for their patience.
Very knowledgeable Dentist & staff, great communication, super friendly & kind! Very professional office setting, and tastefully done to put you at ease. And LOTS of SMILES!
I have been to a lot of dentists and I’m one tough customer. My mouth is very sensitive and I’m a big, fat cry baby.
Dr Medina (and crew!) is the best dentist that has ever worked on my mouth!
They are focused on keeping you comfortable and to have as minimal pain as possible. They are also “teeth perfectionists”. Everything they do is done right. I’m so happy to have Season of Smiles as my dental office! They are amazing! 👍🏻
I love the warm welcome at Seasons of Smiles Dental. Samantha and Kim are always very gentle and provide compassionate advice to myself and my children emphasizing the importance of keeping up our good work to keep our teeth shiny. Dr. Medina and his entire team are hands down fantastic in every way!
I have gone to them for just about my whole life! I’m terrified of the dentist but they give such a personal & caring experience, it makes it so much easier. The rest of my family hasn’t been in years, but the staff never forgets to ask how each family member is doing. Amazing people and great work!
If all dentist offices, including all personnel, were like this office my teeth wouldn’t be in such rough shape. They give good advice without criticizing. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend Seasons of Smiles. Jon Skinner
