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SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVE

The team at Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery is proud to announce that this year’s Smiles For Veterans recipients are Neal and Carlos from Las Vegas, Nevada!

Carlos, 41, is a retired Army veteran who served on the front lines in two combat zones. After being diagnosed with PTSD, Carlos spent years struggling with the weight of his experiences, often battling feelings of guilt and anger. In his application, Carlos shared that his broken and damaged teeth have caused constant pain and bleeding, made it difficult to eat, and affected his self-esteem. He expressed hope that restoring his smile would not only improve his physical health but also help him feel better about himself on the inside, as he continues to work through the challenges of PTSD. Carlos feels that this opportunity would allow him to rebuild his confidence and face the world with a renewed sense of pride.

Neal, 34, is an Army veteran who now works as a delivery driver. In 2009, he was involved in a training accident that led to a below-the-knee amputation. Despite being told he would never walk or talk again, Neal defied the odds and proved the doctors wrong. Today, Neal is facing another challenge: his dental health. He shared that his teeth are uncomfortable, with one sticking out more than it should, and his gums bleed. Once someone who smiled freely, Neal now hides his teeth when talking to others. He hopes that restoring his smile will help him regain his confidence and stop feeling like he’s hiding a part of himself.

We hope that providing Carlos and Neal with the smile restoration they deserve will not only improve their oral health but also give them the confidence to smile freely once again.

All-on-4® Treatment Concept

Both Carlos and Neal will receive a full set of customized, artificial teeth at no cost. This tooth replacement solution is called full-arch restoration because it replaces a full dental arch of missing or failing teeth. Our team of experts will work closely with a restorative dentist to complete the treatment.

Follow this page, Facebook, and Instagram to watch Carlos and Neal’s journeys to a new smile!

Learn more about dental implants and All-on-4 to see how they can improve your oral health and confidence. Whether you need to replace one tooth or an entire arch of teeth, our team has a solution for you.