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As your wedding day approaches, there is no better time to tackle some basic beauty desires,” says Dr. Stephanie Yampolsky of Darling Smile. “Not only will you want a gorgeous gown, you’ll also want a dazzling smile.” Very few people are born with a perfect smile. Cosmetic dentistry is an easy and popular way to get the smile you’ll be happy to flash every day.

Many Choices

“Your smile is a big part of your total image,” says Dr. Yampolsky, a graduate of NYU College of Dentistry and a faculty member in Aesthetic Dentistry and High Technology at her alma mater. “If your teeth are stained, have unattractive fillings or spaces between them, are too crowded, long, or wide, you’ll benefit from a smile makeover.”

On your first visit, Dr. Yampolsky asks you to complete a “smile analysis form” and takes some digital photos. “I use computer imaging to help patients visualize possible changes. Each smile is custom-designed, based on age, the shape of your face, hair and skin color, and personality. I’ve never created the same smile twice,” she says.

There are many options and techniques to consider. “Cosmetic whitening, or bleaching, removes any stains or discoloration,” says Dr. Yampolsky. “Zoom!TM is best for individuals who need immediate, dramatic results,” says Dr. Yampolsky. Using the Zoom!TM Procedure, a gel and high intensity Zoom!TM light is applied, making teeth three to five times whiter.

For A Confident Look, and For Your Health

Porcelain veneers fix problems such as broken or chipped teeth, spaces, misalignment, stained fillings, and permanently stained or discolored teeth. “This form of instant orthodontics is accomplished by slightly reducing the tooth surface, then adhering a micro-thin porcelain shell to create just the right shade, contour, and size for the ideal smile.”

For individuals whose teeth are slightly discolored, have small gaps or chips, and are in need of only minor reshaping, the doctor recommends bonding. “Bonding is similar to veneers, but takes only one visit to complete.”

If you have a gummy or uneven smile, you can benefit from a laser gumline modification procedure. “A laser is used to carefully sculpt and shape the patient’s gumline in order to adjust for the ideal smile line. This creates a more visually appealing smile,” says the doctor. The procedure takes as little as 30 minutes, with quick healing and no bleeding.

To ensure your smile is a healthy one, Dr. Yampolsky encourages you to develop a dental care program. “X-rays, professional dental exams, and cleanings can allow for early diagnosis of problems that may not be visible to you. Regular semi-annual dental checkups and ongoing dental care is the key to maintaining good oral health.

“Cosmetic dentistry is the point at which art and dental science come together, creating a positive change in the way a person feels about him or herself,” Dr. Yampolsky says. “Your smile is so important. Make sure you are happy with it.”

Darling Smile
Dr. Stephanie Yampolsky, D.D.S.
Cosmetic and General Laser-Assisted Dentistry
Faculty of NYU Dept. of Aesthetic Dentistry
501 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2102, New York. NY 10017
212.286.1414
sydental@yahoo.com
www.darlingsmile.com

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