Patient: Brian Propp
Dental Concern: Cracked, worn teeth; old, discolored crowns
with black edges
Dental Treatment: Complete Smile Makeover including gumlift and porcelain veneers

Dr. Spennato:  “Brian’s case is typical of men who have had sports related injuries to their mouths in their youth, and now have older restorations that need to be replaced.  The technological advances in the last 3 to 5 years have been amazing, and I knew right away that we could dramatically improve Brian’s appearance with a complete smile makeover.  I’m thrilled at the outcome and I know he is, as well.”

Brian Propp:  “Hockey has been good to me, but it hasn’t always been easy on my body, including my smile.  Over the past twenty years, I’ve been through my share of cosmetic dentists and let me tell you:  no one comes close to Dr. Robert Spennato of Williamsburg Dental.  I was amazed at how quickly and painless the treatment was.  Basically, everything was complete in four visits, and the results are just amazing.  I can’t recommend Dr. Spennato any higher.”

More About Brian Propp, the Hockey Legend 

A native of Saskatchewan, Canada, Brian Propp was the Flyers’ first round draft pick in 1979 after a legendary junior career that resulted in him being named the greatest left wing in the history of the Canadian Hockey League (as chosen by a panel of journalists, CHL officials, and league historians).  He fulfilled his promise by setting a record for the most points as a rookie in the 1979-80 season.

During his 10 ½ seasons as a Flyer, his gutsy, creative play helped his team get to the Stanley Cup Playoffs three times and earned him five trips to the All Star Game.  His total of 849 points as a Flyer place him third on the team’s all-time list behind only Hockey Hall of Famers Bobby Clarke and Bill Barber.  He finished his 15-year NHL career with 425 goals and 579 assists for 1,004 points.  He was inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame in 1999, and is now in his 7th season as color analyst for the Flyers on CBS Radio. 

 

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More Men are Turning to Cosmetic Dentistry Than
Ever Before

Dr. Spennato is grateful for the kind endorsement from his new number one fan, Brian Propp.  “Brian is a real ambassador for the sport of hockey, and a generous, involved member of the community.  To have him as a patient has been very exciting and gratifying,” says Dr. Spennato. “I am particularly excited about the fact that he is raising the awareness of cosmetic dentistry options among men, who at this point are less likely to opt for these types of procedures than women.” 

Studies have consistently shown that men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises, according to the Academy of General Dentistry.

When it comes to oral health, statistics show that the average man brushes his teeth 1.9 times a day and will lose 5.4 teeth by age 72. If he smokes, he can plan on losing 12 teeth by age 72. Men are also more likely to develop oral and throat cancer.

"Men feel a certain stigma about going to the doctor or dentist; they like to think of themselves as being invincible,” explains Dr. Spennato.  “Many men will change the oil in their cars more regularly than they visit a dentist."

The growing trend toward more cosmetic procedures is starting to show up in the male population as men compete in their careers with younger, more appearance-oriented counterparts.  “We find that a desire to have their teeth look brighter or whiter will bring them in the door,” said Dr. Spennato.  “Then they have the opportunity to understand the impact of their oral health on the rest of their body and they start to pay attention.”