Dr. Deutsch credits a focus on physical features as a key ingredient in performing hundreds of successful smile makeovers.

“Patients with a longer face look better with teeth that are wider, not long and narrow, and open edges between teeth create a more youthful look,” says Dr. Deutsch. “Patients should seek out dentists who are aware of these esthetic components of smiles—to get best possible result.”

So, how do dental consumers find dentist who possesses artistic skill as well as technical ability? One way, is to find a dentist with photos of his or her original work. The photos of actual patients can provide a feel for how well a dentist’s taste agrees with a patient’s preferences. And, of course, patients should listen carefully to how dentist plan to incorporate age, gender and physical features into his smile design.

Today in America, there are 13 million people in need of alcohol or drug addiction treatment. Fortunately, according government, there are just over 13,000 drug addiction treatment centers waiting to help these individuals. It may have been too late for Shelly's dad, I don't know, but I do know that it is not too late for anyone who is looking for a drug addiction treatment center today.

Each year millions of people across America, enter treatment centers. For many, this marks a fresh start, a rebirth. It is an opportunity to rebuild broken relationships and broken lives. Those who successfully complete rehab join a recovery community that is already millions strong. This article, intended to be one in a three part series, is dedicated to addicts and family members of addicts who are searching for answers. Its goal series is to help those suffering from drug abuse and/or their loved ones to make informed choices when entering drug addiction treatment.

I invite you to join me over next couple of weeks as these articles explore different types of treatment settings and then how to find right treatment center for you or a loved one. In end, I am confident that combined with careful research of what makes good treatment and by following your own intuition; you or a loved one can begin a new life.

David Westbrook is a freelance writer. He has spent several years talking to thousands of addicts and their families who are in search of drug addiction treatment centers. He invites you to visit his websites www.addictionsresources.com and www.alcoholismresources.com Approximately 593 words © 2005