“When my dad, Tony Gates, offered to help me get my teeth fixed with Dr. Dean Weber, I had no idea what a positive change it would make in my life.

I’m so grateful for what Dr. Dean has done for me that I honestly don’t think there is anything I could do or say that would come close to expressing what a difference he’s made for me, and that I will get to enjoy and appreciate this for the rest of my life.

It’s never been easy for me to go to the dentist and I’ve always been really uncomfortable with people touching my mouth. But within minutes of meeting Dr. Dean, I was totally comfortable with having him fix my crooked, discolored teeth. He reminds me of a pro athlete, Dr. Dean is so good, he makes everything look and feel easy. And, his staff and office are actually fun, to the point of a dentist appointment feeling like walking into a friend’s house.

As his patient, I felt like everything was all about me and he was totally focused on making sure I had a great experience. And I did. I travel from Michigan City, Indiana to see him and if my buddies wanted to go to a dentist, I would still recommend Dr. Dean, even though they would have to drive a long distance to see him.

Since I was little, I had a crooked front right tooth and my teeth were discolored. I’ve always wanted to do something about it but could never afford to. Feeling embarrassed about my teeth affected me in ways I didn’t realize until they were fixed. When I met new people and they would get close to me, a part of me would always feel like they were looking at me and thinking, “Dang, that kid can’t even take care of his teeth.” Now, I am actually proud of my perfect smile.

After a lifetime of feeling self conscious, I couldn’t even believe how fast it was to fix. I had been told I’d have to wear braces for at least two years and Dr. Dean gave me a great new smile in 2 weeks. The best part is that my new veneers look and feel like a totally natural part of me.

My friends keep saying that my teeth look great and my smile glows. I do smile bigger, I feel good about myself, and my confidence is great, I feel it inside me.

Thank you Dr. Weber, every day I feel like I won the LOTTO because of you.”

Zak Gates