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How Much Does a Smile Makeover Cost in New York City?

You might have the best dental insurance out there, but there are some smile makeover procedures this kind of healthcare coverage doesn’t usually include. Elective dental treatments – namely, cosmetic dentistry – are usually paid out of pocket. You might, however, have some insurance coverage for dental restorations. One of the biggest reasons people avoid going to the dentist is because they’re afraid of how much it’s going to cost, especially in Manhattan, but there are always ways to make it work. Let’s break it down.Read more

3 Ways to Close the Gaps Between Your Teeth Without Braces

If you have gaps between your teeth that you find less than charming, this kind of imperfection can be corrected without braces. Your Manhattan cosmetic dentist understands that many patients aren’t excited about the thought of a dental solution like orthodontics that can take a year or more to complete. When you have gaps that are bothering you, it’s time to learn about the quick corrections that will work best for your smile.Read more

Love the New You: 7 Things Digital Smile Design Lets You See

If you could design the perfect love match for yourself, would you? Innovations like this might be light years away, but there is one thing you can control now – your smile. With personalized smile design, you can see the way your teeth will look after a smile makeover but before you sit down to have the cosmetic or restorative dental work done. Love yourself this Valentine’s Day – say yes to a smile makeover that is made just for you.Read more

Get Tinder Matches to Swipe Right with a Smile Makeover

If you’re using Tinder to meet a match, you’ve probably spent considerable time debating over which photos to post. When you’re short on good, flattering pictures, it’s not necessarily about your lack of selfie prowess – it might have everything to do with your teeth and how you’re trying to hide them. If you’re frowning, straight-faced, or short on Tinder photos that show you looking happy, it’s time to talk smile makeover.Read more

The Oscars of Smile Makeovers: Rami Malek and Freddie Mercury’s Teeth

Oscar season is here, honoring the best films and performances of the past year. Often rising to the top are biopics – real people imitated on film. One of the biggest movies of 2018 was Bohemian Rhapsody, the story of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury. This rock star’s powerhouse voice is legendary – and so were his prominent teeth. Actor Rami Malek took on the essence of Mercury, wearing prosthetic teeth just like the singer’s. This temporary change took smile makeover to a whole new level.Read more

Why Everyone Wants a Meghan Markle Smile Makeover

Meghan Markle is a duchess. Bona fide royalty. She must look the part every day, from dresses to coats, heels to manicures. Now Meghan’s appearance is attracting even more attention since she’s bringing fashionable maternity wear to the masses. Even if this royal were lounging around in sweats and sneakers, she would still look like a star, because her stunning Meghan Markle smile is with her everywhere she goes.Read more

Did Your Dentist Screw Up Your Porcelain Veneers?

One of the worst fears of a dental patient who’s getting veneers is that their new teeth will look horrible. Trusting the process to a qualified Midtown cosmetic dentist is one of the most important decisions you will make when you decide to get a smile makeover. If you have already gotten porcelain veneers that aren’t right, it’s not too late to have them repaired and to finally get the natural-looking, flawless smile you’ve always wanted.Read more

Skip the Filters: 4 Ways to Get a Perfect Smile for Real

Photo filters and photo editing make just about anything possible in pictures. You can look thinner, more toned, wrinkle-free, and have a perfect smile. Why bother changing your smile in real life when it’s easy enough to fudge the reality in photos? Well, you can’t hide behind your smartphone forever. When you’re in front of real people there is no hiding the imperfections in your smile.Read more