Can you use your FSA or HSA for cosmetic dentistry? Most likely not. These plans are designed to cover the cost of medical and dental expenses not fully covered by insurance. They seldom include procedures that would be considered aesthetic-only. However, it is possible to use your flexible or healthcare spending account for restorative services with functional benefit.
While your FSA or HSA cannot be used for tooth...
Read MoreSedation dentistry is a safe and effective way for men and women struggling with dental phobia to get the treatments they need for a healthy smile without nervousness or anxiety. If you feel anxious prior to dental appointments or if your nervousness about routine dental care prohibits you from seeking professional services, please call NYC Smile Design at 212-452-3344 to schedule a consultation and learn about our sedation dentistry options.
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Porcelain veneers are used to address myriad cosmetic imperfections. Placed over the front of the teeth, veneers can fix:
Porcelain veneers can also be used to...
Read MoreDental implants are inserted into the bone that comprises the jaw. Once an implant has been placed, osteoblasts and connective tissue in the jaw secure it firmly in place. This, more or less, makes dental implants permanent. However, if an implant needs to be removed, it can be extracted similarly to a tooth.
Dental implants serve as a base for dental restorations such as porcelain crowns, implant supported dentures, or a dental bridge. Implants also act as a replacement tooth root, allowing them to help prevent...
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Ceramic braces are one of the most popular alternatives to traditional metal options. Shaded to match your teeth in color, ceramic braces are much less noticeable than silver alternatives. New York City dentists Dr. Elisa Mello and Dr. Ramin Tabib use clear arch-wire for ceramic braces as well, helping ensure they are as unobtrusive and unnoticeable as possible.
Tooth-colored...
Read MoreIf your teeth look dingy, yellowed, or stained, they can make you feel self-conscious, less confident, and unwilling to smile. Fortunately, these issues can easily be dealt with long before this year’s holiday parties. All they require is a call to NYC Smile Design to schedule a teeth whitening treatment.
Dr. Elisa Mello and Dr. Ramin Tabib offer fast, safe, and incredibly effective in-office teeth whitening with Zoom! We also offer customized take-home kits that, if started soon, can still have your teeth bright and beautiful in time for upcoming holiday celebrations....
Read MoreLife is full of milestones. Your first day at a new school. Your first kiss. The first time you fall in love. Your first experience with failure. Your first experience with overcoming exceptional odds. All of these moments are worthy of pause and reflection. All of these moments build memories and inform who you become – who you are and where you’re going.
Your smile is not just among the first things that people notice about you, it is among the first things people begin to identify you by. Some of life’s milestones come without warning. Others can be planned for. The latter deserves full attention to detail – even seemingly...
Read MoreThe placement of dental implants at our Manhattan office is virtually painless. Thanks to advancements in both implant technology and topical anesthetics, we are able to place dental implants without heavy sedation and, while some mild discomfort may linger for a day or two following implant placement, over-the-counter medications are typically enough to address the problem until it subsides on its own.
If you are uncomfortable with the idea of having dental implants placed, we would be happy to discuss your ...
Read MoreSeveral studies have found that smiling increases happiness, reduces stress, and improves self-confidence. Sadly, many people hide their smiles out of embarrassment.
Unhappy with the size, shape, presentation, or color of their teeth, many people hide their smiles behind tightly closed lips for fear of exposing traits they find unbecoming. If you are among them, there is hope – and it begins with a phone call to NYC Smile Design where Dr. Elisa Mello and Dr. Ramin Tabib are ready to examine your teeth and gums, cover your entire range of cosmetic and restorative options, and help you achieve the strong, healthy, and attractive...
Read MoreThe stars that shine in our nighttime sky – outside of the city at least – are primarily hydrogen and helium. Your smile, no matter how hard you try, will never be as bright. But our earthly stars – those who shine on screen and stage – have teeth just like yours and, just like just like you, must put effort into keeping those teeth bright, straight, and attractive.
Manhattan cosmetic dentists Dr. Elisa Mello and Dr. Ramin Tabib can help you achieve a smile to rival the stars or, at the least, shine just as bright. Give us a call at 212-452-3344 to schedule a consultation and learn...
Read MoreDisclaimer: The information throughout this dentistry website is not intended to be taken as medical advice. The information provided by NYC Smile Design is intended to provide general information regarding cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, TMJ Treatment, and more for residents of New York City, Manhattan, and surrounding areas throughout New York. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact our team of dental experts today for a personal consultation.This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.
