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FEEL GOOD
A Smile Is
Worth
a Thousand
Words
By Silvia Stambler, D.D.S
Recently, it has been a tough time for me. My mother is very ill; she has been in
the hospital for more than three weeks. It is very frustrating. I am sure many of
you have had trying times. Anyway, I decided to look in the mirror – it wasn’t
pleasant. I looked pale and sad. I decided to put on some make-up to try to
look more human. I made the decision to smile more. My mother needed to
see an encouraging face. I felt better. Actually, most people feel better when
they see a smiling face.
My staff and I are very fortunate. We help people by improving their smiles. A
smile is the universal symbol of being positive. No matter where you are in the
world -- a smile is always understood.
At the start of each day wouldn't it be nice that when you look in the mirror you
feel good about yourself?
There are so many ways to improve your smile. One of the least invasive is
whitening your teeth. You can try using over the counter whitening systems;
but they are not as effective as the whitening systems used by dentists. Having
your teeth professionally whitened takes approximately two hours and has
the potential to get your teeth up to 10 shades lighter. Your smile will look
brighter – and happier.
If your teeth are crooked, there is orthodontics. There are so many different
ways to straighten your teeth. The Invisalign system straightens your teeth by
using a series of clear trays. The more you wear the trays, the quicker your teeth
will align. As you move through the series of different trays, each set brings you
closer to having straight teeth.
There is also cosmetic bonding and re-contouring. It is not that your teeth are
actually moved, but this gives the illusion that you have a harmonious smile.
With this procedure it is important to ask your dentist to show you examples of
successful cases. This is so you can see the type of results to expect.
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If you want a Hollywood celebrity smile, this requires veneers or crowns. To
achieve a straight, bright and the whitest of white teeth much more treatment
is required. I prefer the Lumineer system. The before and after photos from this
type of treatment are truly amazing! It is also incredible to see how after the
treatment a person’s self-esteem blossoms. She just wants to smile and in a
way she really can’t help herself from smiling. She beams (both literally and
figuratively). My staff and I are thrilled to watch this transformation. I think
we enjoy these visits more than the patients. It is a true blessing to be able to
help patients feel great about themselves.
Go ahead, smile and without saying a word you can make someone’s day just
a little better and a lot brighter. I hope you keep smiling.
Photo by Joanna Gazzaneo
Dr. Silvia Stambler is one of the premier dentists
in South Florida. In private practice for more than
20 years, Dr. Stambler continues to be an innovator
in her field employing the very latest procedures
and technology in her state-of-the-art Aventura
practice, located at 2925 Aventura Blvd., Ste. 309.
She has been chosen by the Consumers’ Research
Council of America in Washington, D.C., as one of
“America’s Top Dentists” every year since 2003.
Every day, she helps her many patients achieve the
smile and look of their dreams.
For more information, contact Dr. Stambler at 305.935.4800
For the August/September issue of Cravings SOUTH FLORIDA
magazine, I would like to answer your dentistry or dental-related
questions. Please feel free to send your questions to Cravings’
editor at sara@cravingssouthflorida.com