The Treatment Day: Far Easier Than She Expected

The morning of her appointment, Jenna brought a book, expecting a long wait. Instead, she was surprised to find that CEREC’s digital scan replaced the old, messy impressions she had dreaded as a kid.

The process felt more like having a tiny camera glide gently over her tooth.

She watched (fascinated) as the digital model of her crown formed on the screen. It looked like the dental version of 3D holiday cookie decorating.

Within the hour, the milling machine shaped her ceramic crown right inside the office. She could hear it humming softly in the background, almost soothing, like distant snowfall.

And when the crown was bonded into place?
She could bite down with absolutely no pain.

The Emotional Shift That Followed

Driving home, Jenna realized something unexpected:
She felt lighter.

Not just because the discomfort was gone, but because she had stopped the slow drip of anxiety that had been with her for weeks.

That evening, she shared cookies with her kids, biting down without hesitation for the first time in December. She even smiled in a holiday photo without instinctively pressing her lips together to hide the side of her mouth that had been hurting.

And perhaps the biggest win?
Her dental insurance covered a significant portion because she completed treatment before the new year.

Where You Might Be in Jenna’s Story

Maybe your toothache is subtle, more annoying than alarming.
Maybe you’ve ignored a dark spot on a molar, or a twinge when drinking something cold.
Maybe you’ve put off dental care because the holidays feel too busy or too expensive.

But as Dr. Boeschenstein often reminds her patients:

Pain is your tooth waving a tiny flag saying, “Please don’t wait.”
And dental insurance benefits don’t roll over. When they’re gone, they’re gone.

So if you’ve been feeling something unusual, pressure, sensitivity, “zinging,” or discomfort when chewing, this might be your moment to do what Jenna did: take the first step before next year arrives.

What Jenna Learned (And What Helps Most Patients)

As the year wound down, Jenna shared three things she wished she had known earlier:

1. Waiting Doesn't Save Money

Small cracks and early cavities are the dental version of potholes, ignore them long enough, and you’ll pay more to fix the road.

2. Preventive & Restorative Care Was Easier Than She Imagined

Between digital X-rays, laser cavity detection, and CEREC same-day technology, dentistry isn’t what it used to be. It’s faster, gentler, and far more predictable.

3. Feeling Better Changes Everything

Her confidence returned. Eating felt normal again. And the holidays felt like the holidays, not an endless cycle of avoiding certain foods or guarding her jaw.

If You're Seeing Yourself in Jenna’s Situation

The door is open, and the timing couldn’t be better.

Whether it’s a cracked tooth, a sensitive filling, or just a nagging worry you keep putting off, Dr. Boeschenstein and her team are here to help you finish the year feeling relief, not regret.

You deserve comfort.
You deserve clarity.
And you deserve to use the dental benefits you’ve already paid for.

A Warm Closing Note (Your Next Step)

If you’ve been pushing through discomfort or delaying that appointment because this season feels a little too full, consider this your gentle nudge.

Just like Jenna, you can end the year with relief, not worry, and start the next one with a healthier, stronger smile.

Call the office at (616) 532-3212 or schedule your visit today. Your future self (and your insurance benefits) will thank you.