The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the smile can be the key to confidence. The clients of NYC Smile Design at 8 East 84th Street , where a charming and complementary husband and wife cosmetic dentistry team has been enhancing smiles on the Upper East Side for ten years, bear testimony to that fact.

Drs. Mello and Tabib, international reputation attracts clients from all over the world, as well as right next door. Dr. Tabib is a recognized expert in cosmetic dentistry and is a clinical faculty member in NYU's Aesthetic Dentistry Program. He limits his practice to smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction. Dr. Mello, also a recognized expert in cosmetic dentistry, is a clinical assistant professor for NYU's international program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. Her practice includes improving smiles through laser gum lifts and clear Invisalign orthodontics, which has popularized braces for the adult set. "Because we have developed expertise in different areas of cosmetic dentistry, we are able to face particular cosmetic challenges and not have to apply a cookie-cutter approach," says Dr. Mello. Experts in cosmetic dentistry look at every ingredient that makes a smile beautiful.

"A beautiful smile is a perfect blend of art and science," Dr. Tabib says. "We have to look at the individual bone structure, skin and eye color, gum shape and position, the shape and contours of the lips and of course the teeth, and how they all interrelate."