NYC Smile Design Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

The 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 ...

The 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...

Every moment of every day is filled with choices. What you choose plays the most direct role in what you experience. What you experience informs what you choose next. It can be a tough pill to swallow, but nearly all of this is entirely within your control. Of course, external factors have to be taken into account as well – but at the core, at the very root of your life experience, your choices have the biggest impact. This is both a tremendous responsibility and an opportunity for liberation. You get to choose how to work with it.

Tooth discoloration is one of the most common reasons to seek cosmetic dentistry. We offer both in office at take home teeth whitening at our NYC office – and these options are fine for people with surface stains. But what happens if your staining is deeper or your discoloration is more pronounced? In these cases, our cosmetic dentists will likely recommend a more advanced option such as porcelain veneers.

Types of Stains

There are two types of tooth stains:

• Extrinsic – these stains are caused by foods, beverages, and lifestyle choices like tobacco use. Whitening teeth stained by these external...