Structures Tooth - People

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease in 1997, started dialysis in August 2007, and had a cadaveric kidney transplant May 3, 2008. I have also had gastric bypass surgery in 2002, and was diagnosed with Charcot Marie Tooth disease, a form of Muscular Dystrophy, as a child. I'm married, have a teen-aged son, and we have several dogs. I enjoy reading, anything with computers, lis...

My mission is to educate and help others save their teeth or accept and laugh through the fear, discomfort, and surprises of tooth loss with humor and hope. "Got Teeth? A Survivor's Guide: How to keep your teeth or live without them." is a guide for healthy living and a beautiful smile, even with replacement teeth. It illustrates the importance of the mouth/body connection and good oral hea...