A word of thanks to Dr. Martin and a recommendation to others who may be thinking of restoring their teeth, but have reservations about taking this route.

When I was born the good teeth gene was missing from my gene pool. I grew up during hard times when dental hygiene was not a priority. Surviving was the most important thing. With my uneven, crooked teeth my smile was always covered with my hand. One of the first things I did when I went to work was to have my front teeth capped. Now I could smile.

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Over the years I spend a lot of time in the dentist chair. My dread of having to have dentures was a constant nightmare for me. Then it happened! My teeth started breaking off. Just broke right off when I was chewing something. The first one I put into a small cup in the medicine cabinet, and the next one and etc. Why I saved them I do not know. Perhaps it was my way of thinking they were not really gone. My dentist at that time did not know what to do. I went to different dentists, one for this problem, one for another problem. Some teeth were extracted. Then the gum disease started. So I said to myself, this is serious. Your entire health could be in jeopardy.

Serious action had to be taken. I still had the teeth in my medicine cabinet, the teeth I was losing were getting closer to the front of my mouth and my smile was in danger, in addition to my health.

Implants seemed a possibility. I read about Dr. Charles Martin and his work with implants. An appointment was made with him. I was very impressed. He would do all the work in his office, the permanent bridges, implants, fillings, root work, gum restoring, etc. No going from dentist to dentist. I liked that. The sign at his office said “friendly, gentle dentistry” O.K, I thought he is definitely friendly and the others in the office also, and he seemed gentle. On a second visit, Dr. Martin explained in detail, with pictures and video, the procedure for the implants and other work.

I agreed to have the work done, and I will admit I was nervous and apprehensive. My trips to dentists before had not been reassuring for me, but this was different. Dr. Martin lived up to the sign that said “gentle” and now he could add to this “painless”.

Dentistry has made amazing progress in the last years, and it is great to have a dentist who keeps up with them, and continues to do so. I now have teeth to chew with and a smile that I am proud of. I still have those teeth in a cup in my medicine cabinet. I think I can dispose of them now.

If I hear anyone talking about needed to get dental work done I quickly respond by telling he or she about Dr. Charles Martin & Associates and how pleased I have been with all of the work that I have had done. So if you are reading this and trying to decide whether to come here or not I would just like to say that I have been very happy and have enjoyed getting to know everyone in this office. I wish them all the best in their dental procedures and may they be as successful as mine have been since I began going to the Richmond Smile Center.

Meet Ree Ellis...

I have had extensive dental treatment done by Dr. Charles Martin, including caps, implants, root canals and tooth extractions. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this office a 10 +. Dr. Martin has made my mouth look excellent and my experience in this office was exceptional. I have only had two dentists work in my mouth ever. Dr. Martin’s work is the best. I would not change to another dentist. I would rate this office as highly professional. The staff will do anything they need to do for the patient from a dental standpoint; they are excellent. Everyone here is very professional and you can tell they are going all out to deliver outstanding care. Dr. Martin wants you to feel comfortable. All of my treatment was very successful and at no time did I feel any pain. I recommend this practice to everyone. I am very, very satisfied with my dental care.

Meet Yancine Richardson

My Motown Singing Dentist

I learned early to expect pain and to be afraid of the Dentist. I started losing my teeth in the back of my mouth first. This didn’t really bother me until I realized you could see the empty spaces when I smiled or laughed. But, fear continued to keep me away from the Dentist. I continued to see Dr. Martin’s advertisements and one touched me. The advertisement told how Dr. Martin had given abused women their smile back. Well, I thought a dentist with a heart.

I called the office, got an appointment and found very friendly and competent support staff. I had a couple of them sweating bullets trying to do an x-ray, because of a very large bone in the top of my mouth. They kept me comfortable and got the x-ray done. I later met my dentist who sang and hummed Motown songs as he looked around in my mouth.

No matter how bad I thought things were, Dr. Martin had a plan to help me. I needed gum grafts, four implants, three wisdom teeth removed, two bridges and oh, yeah removal of that large bone in the top of my mouth.

Dr. Martin scheduled me to come in on a Saturday morning, he completed all of that dental work and I was able to talk to him while he worked. His wonderful assistants kept me comfortable the whole time.

Well, I returned to work the following Wednesday. I told my story to everyone and showed them my mouth. Friends and family have been amazed at how well it all went with no swelling, a quick recovery, and little if no pain. It all has been simply amazing. I am no longer afraid, my thanks to all of you.