"Bart always knew how to light up a room. He was a living cliche of smart and funny, and his bright smile was contagious. He was confident and headed towards his medical degree as a Physician's Assistant. However, in 1998, a devastating biking accident took his smile, draining his self-esteem and putting a tremendous damper on his educational goals.

After shattering the right side of his face, and suffereing a broken neck and wrist, Bart was left with nerve damage that cost him 40% of his teeth, and left several others damaged. He took it hard, and after 2.5 years of recovery, he still hasn't regained any of the confidence he once had. His smiley personality is still a bit faded, and he shies away in embarrassment with every laugh.

As his wife, it makes my heart ache to hear the comments he endures from children and strangers we pass on the street. He has even experienced the abandonment of numerous friends who were too embarrassed to be seen with him. Bart really is the kindest and most optimistic man I have known, and I only wish that others could look past his broken smile to see the real person he is. To have him be able to smile without feeling ashamed, to have him laugh out loud without feeling self-conscious, would mean the world to me.

I am nominating my husband, Bart Fletcher in hopes that he may laugh out loud without having to cover his mouth; in hopes that we can talk and walk hand-in-hand down the streets without the whispers; in hopes that his smile may finally match his amazing personality once again."

- Carrie Fletcher

Today Bart had his teeth deep cleaned, all decay removed from the upper front teeth, 4 root canals, 6 posts and build-ups, and 4 extractions.

What we did today is not the final product. His teeth have been prepared for crowns.

Next visit we will remove all of the decay from his lower teeth and any treatment that is needed with the removal of the decay.

Second Dental Visit
April 2, 2009

Today Bart had all decay removed from his upper back teeth and all of his lower teeth. 11 build-ups were needed.

What we did today is not the final product. His teeth have been prepared for crowns.

Next visit we will seat all of his lower permanent crowns. Anticipated date is April 23, 2009

Third Dental Visit
April 23, 2009

Today Bart had all lower tempory crowns removed
and permanent crowns designed and seated.

What we did today is not the final product. His upper
teeth have been prepared for crowns and the lower still
has a tempory bridge.

Next visit we will seat all of his upper permanent
crowns. Anticipated date is May 5, 2009