Unforgettable smiles

Celebrities understand the responsibility that comes with being a public figure. There is always the intense pressure to look impeccable because the public’s eyes are on them whether they like it or not. Most of them are blessed with gorgeous looks and jaw-dropping bodies but they work hard to maintain every single feature. Being beautiful comes with a great price. Bottom line is: Celebrities are still human. They still have imperfections. Why do you think celebrities follow a strict diet and fitness regimen to achieve the best vital statistics? Some celebrities resort to surgical enhancements despite their costs while others prefer non-invasive slimming procedures.

How about their flawless skin or their shiny, black hair? Celebrities use a slew of age-defying beauty products to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. They may be born with flawless skin but the long hours of staying under the sun, irregular hours of sleep, layers of makeup and the intense lights on the set definitely take their toll on their skin. I have read that Catherine Zeta-Jones applies olive oil on her hair for a natural and sexy shine while Nicole Kidman’s hair secret consists of rinsing her lovely locks with cranberry juice.

For a celebrity, having a nice set of pearly white teeth is essential when they flash their shiniest smiles in front of the camera. Being a public figure myself, I’m not exempted from the rule. But I must confess I feared dentists all my life. Funny but true. I would tremble in fear at the sight of needles and blood. The dental chair to me was like an electric chair. My natural reaction when I see a dental clinic was to flee away from it in panic. I did visit our hometown dentist a few times when I was a kid but it was like playing tug-of-war. I squirmed when I sat down on the horrifying chair and screamed as soon as the needle touched my gums. Fortunately, I have conquered my fear of dentists.

It is by divine intervention that I met Dr. Steve Mark Gan, an oral implantologist at the Medical Plaza in Makati City. His clinic is Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC). Dr. Gan is the best dental implantologist in the world. He performed my dental implants and restored my beautiful smile. The process required me to wait for a few months because the implants needed time to integrate with my jawbone before he placed the permanent Procera crown.

Dr. Gan is the No. 1 choice of society’s most well-known personalities. His long list of star-studded clientele has earned him the moniker “The Dentist of the Stars.” Dr. Gan has not only mastered his craft but also the art of caring for his patient’s needs. He made hundreds of people, including me, smile their brightest smile.

Since 2001, GAOC boasts of having the greatest avant-garde dental center in the Philippines. It offers an extremely-advanced technology in oral diagnostic and surgical procedures, dental implantology and jaw reconstruction. From conventional checkups to the most complicated oral rehabilitation procedures, GAOC is fully equipped to handle any dental problems at an affordable price.

Its dental team is committed to provide only the highest standard of personalized dental care in a gentle, professional and caring manner. The GAOC team is dedicated to give the best quality dentistry available and the latest techniques and technology to ensure the patient’s comfort and satisfaction. They are educated in the latest techniques and state-of-the-art antiseptic procedures while also taking a personal interest in the patient’s care and well-being.

GAOC has a growing number of local and international patients, many of them celebrities and society’s top brass. They all attest that GAOC is the best dental center in this part of the world. Or simply put, it is a “patient’s dental paradise.”

Here’s what the stars say about GAOC:

GAOC team doesn’t just look at my teeth; they make sure there’s a big and brilliant smile to show them off. —  Angel Aquino

Because of GAOC, now I know that there are more fun ways of taking care of my teeth. They truly bring a smile on my face! — Rica Peralejo

Thank you GAOC. Now, I’m more confident to smile to all my fans. GAOC, you’re simply the best! — Kim Chiu

Call it the ultimate dental pleasure… which you can’t experience elsewhere… only here at GAOC… — John Lloyd Cruz

I went to so many different dentists over the years but only GAOC has met my high standards. — Lorna Tolentino

GAOC was able to give me back my smile. Now, offers just keep on coming. Thanks to GAOC! — Albert Martinez

GAOC offers a mix of incredibly professional doctors and highly personalized dental service. I have not seen anybody better. — Billy Crawford

Thanks to GAOC for making my teeth always look good. They totally redefined the concept of “dental care” forever. — Kristine Hermosa 

Thank you, Mark! You changed my life in a moment!