How a Career Change and New Smile Changed Everything

I never thought I’d be writing a testimonial about dental work, but here I am with the biggest, most genuine smile in years!

Let me go back a bit. I worked fifteen years climbing up the corporate ranks in Melbourne, working absurdly long hours and effectively neglecting all aspects of myself, including my teeth. All those years of grinding teeth as a result of stress, excessive coffee, and putting off dental visits had left me with worn-down, dulled teeth that I was actually embarrassed about.

When I eventually decided to quit that awful work environment and start my own digital marketing consultancy, I knew I’d be dealing with clients in person every day. Having to present myself professionally while hiding my smile behind shut lips was atrocious. I knew I needed to invest in myself, but the costs I was given in Melbourne were completely devastating: $35,000 for the complete smile makeover I needed.

That was when my sister, who has been into researching all about things on the internet, came across DentalPassport. I was skeptical at first to have dental work done outside our own country, but the more I heard about their clinics in Vietnam and the before-and-after pictures, the better it sounded.

The consultation with Dr. Tran in Ho Chi Minh City was incredible. He did not just examine crooked teeth – he saw that I was rebirthing my entire life and needed a smile that would help me feel confident enough to thrive. We did an 8 veneer blend on my top teeth and expert whitening on the rest, in addition to repairing the aftereffects of grinding for years.

What I enjoyed most was the way Dr. Tran sat down and explained everything to me, talking to me like I was someone and not just another patient. He demonstrated precisely how the new smile would look and assured me that I was comfortable with each and every decision. The clinic was totally up-to-date – genuinely nicer than the majority of venues I’d visited in Australia.

The transformation was more than I could have dreamed. My new smile is natural but absolutely dazzling. For the first time in decades, I actually want to smile in photos! And most importantly, when I’m presenting to potential clients nowadays, I feel this incredible confidence that simply exudes from having a smile that I’m simply proud to display.

The timing could not have been better either. I used the saved funds – another $23,000 – to invest in better equipment and marketing for my new business. It’s as if I upgraded my whole life for the price of only the dental work at home alone.

Since being back in Melbourne, I’ve had three people stop and ask me whether I’d lost weight or got my hair done – they can tell that something’s different, but the natural-looking result means that they can’t quite put their finger on what it is. That’s exactly what I was after.

Starting my own business was scary enough, but doing it while feeling self-conscious about my appearance would have been so much harder. Dr. Tran and the DentalPassport team didn’t just fix my teeth – they gave me the confidence to completely transform my life.

If you’re still on the fence about dental tourism, especially if you’re in the middle of a life change like myself, I don’t know how much better DentalPassport can be. It’s the best, it’s real savings, and the confidence boost is absolute gold. Sometimes it’s the greatest business decision you can make to invest in yourself!

Six months later, my company is booming, and I smile reflexively each day. Hands down, the best thing I ever invested in.