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The Cosmetic Dentist in Virginia Beach Improves Lives

March 30, 2016

cosmetic dentist virginia beachThe cosmetic dentist in Virginia Beach knows nothing says confidence like a big, bright smile. But if you’re suffering from imperfections in your front teeth, you’re probably not grinning with as much pleasure as you could — but we can help you smile (and live) better. Learn about your options in cosmetic dentistry here at Smile By Design, from Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck.

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Your Virginia Beach Cosmetic Dentist

July 6, 2015

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If a picture can say a thousand words, shouldn’t your picture say something great? If you’re hiding a crooked or gapped smile, your pictures may be sending the wrong message. Whatever reason you have for hiding your smile, the amazing Smile by Design teeth can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. Stop hiding your smile irregularities, and start smiling with confidence today. Call our convenient Virginia Beach, VA office to schedule an appointment.

Cosmetic Dentistry Virginia Beach

When you here cosmetic dentistry does it bring to mind the glossy magazine smiles or movie star grins you’ve always wanted? Do you cover your mouth when you smile, laugh or talk even with friends and family? At Smile by Design, our name says it all. Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita John Folck are experienced cosmetic dentists who offer a wide array of dental treatment options to make any smile beautiful. Whatever reason you have for wanting to make a change, we can help you design a picture-perfect smile that will help you look and feel your very best. Our full line of cosmetic dentistry services include:

Teeth Whitening – Like many dental offices we offer the powerful Zoom! whitening treatments. In just over an hour, your teeth will be up to 10 shades brighter. Zoom! whitening with proper maintenance can last for years, and we will offer you at-home touch up treatments with custom fitted application trays to ensure a long lasting radiant smile.

Porcelain Veneers – If you want a minimally invasive way to restore your smile, porcelain veneers are a great way to cover cracked, missing, discolored, or irregular spaced teeth. Veneers are especially useful for patients who are not healthy enough for extensive restoration.

Invisalign – Patients who didn’t have braces when they were young adults and don’t want to wear a mouth full of metal to their next staff meeting, often just accept that they’ll have smile irregularities forever. Invisalign clear braces offer a faster way to straighten your bite alignment, and thanks to the clear alignment trays, no one needs to know.

Tooth Colored Crowns and Fillings – When your tooth is damaged by trauma or decay, the last thing you want is unsightly amalgam fillings and crowns. While your smile function is restored, it certainly doesn’t look much better. At Smile by Design we offer tooth colored fillings and crowns to restore the esthetics of your smile as well as the form of your tooth, and our CEREC same day crowns make it quick and easy to put a smile back on your face.

Makeover Your Smile

If you have extensive dental trauma, missing teeth, or tooth decay, you may want to receive multiple treatments to restore the natural beauty of your smile. Dr.s Santos and Folck will work with you to design a smile makeover plan that will give you the results you want in your budget, on your schedule. Don’t spend one more day hiding your smile. Let Smile by Design give you a reason to smile today.

Contact Your Virginia Beach Dentists

Whether you have crooked, cracked or missing teeth, or just want to whiten your teeth for a radiant smile, Smile by Design is here to help you achieve the smile of you dreams. Don’t accept the smile you have, let us give you the smile you want. Call to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation today. Our outstanding cosmetic dentistry services are available to patients in Virginia Beach, Northeast Virginia Beach, Fort Story, Sand Bridge and beyond.

Stellar Cosmetic Dentistry in Virginia Beach, VA

April 20, 2015

How do you feel about your teeth? Are you content with the
aesthetics of your teeth? Do you feel comfortable flashing your smile? If you
are not proud of your smile, then you are not alone. Most Americans wish they
could achieve a celebrity-like smile, but over time, teeth receive stains from
food and beverages, and yellowing occurs over time. With modern advances in
dental technology and practices, it is now possible to get a bright, white,
beautiful smile with minimal effort. The office of Smile by Design, located in Virginia
Beach, VA, offers comprehensive cosmetic
dentistry
, tailored to provide the smile of your dreams.

Wonderful Treatment from a Friendly Team

A luminous, glowing smile can be a difficult thing to
achieve, especially since your teeth will naturally turn into a dull shade. Our
doctors, a
duo of professionals with a goal of helping every patient with their oral
health, and our crack team of dental
masters are passionate about providing everyone with the smile they deserve.
Our dental practice is equipped with advanced technology and our team keeps
current with the latest dental trends. We guarantee our treatments will restore
the dazzling, white sheen to your mouth.

Treatments for Your Needs

Patients do not have similar needs, which is why we
personalize every treatment for each individual. Whether you need a simple
whitening procedure or something more, we can accommodate your desires and help
you meet your goals. We offer the following:
·        
Zoom! Teeth Whitening:
If you want to blow people away with a bright, vibrant smile, we can apply
Zoom! to your teeth. In just one hour, you can walk out of the office with a
gorgeous set of teeth.
·        
Tooth-Colored Fillings: Metal-colored fillings
are easy to spot, and they do not look aesthetically pleasing. Luckily, we
provide tooth-colored fillings. These fillings restore strength to the teeth
and blend in with their natural color.
·        
Porcelain Veneers: Veneers can cover cracks,
chips, and fractures and give a beautiful look to your teeth. These thin strips
are created specifically for you and can be bonded within two appointments.

Get Your Dream Smile Today

If you are not content with your smile, schedule an
appointment at our office and start your journey to get the smile you always
wanted. Contact us now and set up your initial consultation. Our office doors
are always open to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and the
neighboring cities. 

How to Fix Imperfect Teeth and Get a Whiter Smile: Porcelain Veneers

March 25, 2015

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Everyone dreams of having a bright, drop-dead-gorgeous
smile. Movies, TV, and advertising always show individuals with straight, white
smiles that catch the eye. Sometimes, though, this injuries, trauma, stains,
and yellowing can prevent an achievable perfect smile. Aging and certain foods
and drinks can stain and yellow teeth, while injuries and facial trauma can
crack, fracture, and chip teeth. How can you obtain the smile you want? Smile by Design and its outstanding team of trained
practitioners
have a solution for you: porcelain veneers.

What are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers
are the answer to gaining confidence, self-esteem, and correcting any
imperfections with your teeth. The veneers are thin pieces of porcelain, a type
of ceramic, which are used to recreate the natural look of teeth, while
restoring strength. Veneers can correct shape, size, cracks, and other issues
with teeth. They are highly stain-resistant and are translucent, resembling
healthy, white tooth enamel. The enhancements will immediately change any smile
from dull to magnificent.

How Does the Dentist Attach Veneers?

Initially, you will have to meet with our dentist and
discuss the option. We will examine and map out your mouth, forming a plan for
the procedure (X-rays or impressions may be used to help with this). We will
then schedule a date for the procedure. During your next visit, we will get to
work.
Anesthetic will be applied if necessary, and the dentist
will remove about ½ millimeter of enamel from the tooth’s surface, which is
roughly the thickness of the veneer. The porcelain veneer will then be placed
on the tooth, inspected to ensure the size and color match. If the size is a
little off, we will trim the veneer to make sure it will be the perfect fit.
After a quick clean and polish, the veneer will be bonded to the tooth. A
special light beam is used to cement the veneer and hold it in place.

I Really Want Veneers.

Consultation with our professionals is necessary before we
can green light a procedure. If you have an imperfect tooth – regardless of how
it became damaged or warped – and would like to receive porcelain veneers, call or email our
friendly staff immediately. We open our doors to all people in Virginia Beach,
VA, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the surrounding region. 

Crafting Beautiful Smiles with Extraordinary Cosmetic Dentistry

March 9, 2015

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Nothing turns heads faster and causing stares longer than
flashing a perfectly white smile. A bright, shiny smile builds confidence,
shows off your outgoing, joyful mood, and brings attention your way.
Unfortunately, certain foods and drinks will stain your teeth over time, and
growing older will naturally give them a yellow color. Do you want to avoid
others seeing stains or a yellowish color forming on your incisors? Smile by Design, a collective of dental
masters
, can help restore your beautiful smile with simple cosmetic
dentistry services.

Cosmetic Dentistry? What’s That?

Cosmetic
dentistry
involves adjusting the aesthetics of your teeth. While a regular
checkup with our dentist involves cleaning and providing a healthier mouth
(general dentistry), cosmetic involves only creating a more appealing look for
your teeth. These services are all about enhancing your smile, giving patients
the teeth they have been dreaming about without the hassle of trying to deal
with store bought whitening kits.

What Treatments are Offered with Cosmetic Dentistry?

This practice offers several different options, all of which
are recommended by our expert doctor after a full mouth examination. Treatments
and procedures include:
Porcelain Veneers: These are thin pieces of
porcelain, which are used to create a natural look for teeth, fixing
imperfections and giving a white glow. These porcelain pieces provide strength
to teeth – comparable to natural tooth enamel – while giving the patient the
shining smile they deserve.
·        
In-Office Whitening: Our doctor will apply a
layer of high-concentration peroxide gel to your teeth in 15-20 minute
intervals over the course of an hour. In one visit, your teeth can become 10
shades whiter.
·        
Take-Home Whitening Kits: If you don’t have the
time to spend an hour in our office, we can provide a take-home kit. The
dentist will instruct you on how much gel to apply and for how long, but the
process is very easy. You will simply place the gel on a custom dental tray,
then insert the tray into your mouth.

Are You Ready to get Whiter Teeth?

If you are tired of hiding stains or yellow teeth, or if you
just want brighter pearly-whites, contact our office and schedule a consultation
with our professional staff. Our friendly team has its doors wide open to
Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and all of the surrounding areas. 

Porcelain Veneers from Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, VA

October 30, 2014

When you see your smile in the mirror or in a photograph,
do you see the smile you want or do you see the smile you’ve simply settled
for? Perhaps your smile is marred by slightly flawed teeth. Whatever the
reason, you don’t have to settle anymore. With porcelain veneers,
Dr. Stephanie
Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck
, the dentists at Smile by Design in Virginia
Beach, VA, can give you the smile you’ve always wanted.
The concerns that porcelain veneers can remedy cover a broad range. For example,
maybe you are bothered by a tooth that is chipped, cracked or broken. Whether
by injury or normal wear and tear, porcelain
veneers
can repair these cosmetic worries. Likewise, if you have teeth that
are discolored or stained, veneers can help restore your smile to its natural
whiteness. Gaps and uneven spacing between teeth, slightly crooked or rotated
teeth, and even the shape and length of teeth can all be corrected with the aid
of porcelain veneers.
What
are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain
veneers
are micro-thin shells of dental porcelain that are
bonded to the surface of your teeth to repair or enhance your smile. When you
come to Smile by Design, we will
need to take impressions and photos of your teeth in order for the dental lab
to fabricate your custom-made porcelain veneers.
But that’s not all we do to make sure your new smile
is just right for you. We also take into consideration your facial features,
hair color and eye color. Your veneers need to fit you, not just your smile.
When your porcelain veneers arrive
from the lab, one of our dentists will make sure they are a perfect fit for you
and then use dental cement to bond the veneers to your teeth. With a little
gentle loving care, your new veneers will give you years of smiling satisfaction.
Schedule
an Appointment Today

If you are ready to discuss what porcelain veneers can do for you and
your smile, then call the office of Smile
by Design
in Virginia
Beach, VA
, to schedule a consultation. We will be glad to see you. Our
office also serves patients in Sandbridge, Norfolk, Fort Story and Portsmouth.

It’s Time for a Stunning Summer Smile Makeover at Smile by Design

July 22, 2014

Summer is officially in full swing, and it’s time to get
outdoors and enjoy everything the warmer weather and beautiful sunshine have to
offer. Make sure that you’re ready to soak up the sun and revel in the fun of
the season with friends and family when you come to Smile by Design. Conveniently
located in Virginia
Beach, VA
, the practice of Dr. Vinita Folck
and Dr. Stephanie Santos
can help get your smile ready for pool parties,
backyard cookouts, and summer vacation with a variety of cosmetic
dentistry
treatments.
Say Hello
to Your Brand New Smile

Many American men and women admit that they would benefit
from some level of cosmetic enhancement when it comes to their smiles.
Sometimes, it’s a simple matter of stains or yellowing that has them feeling
down about their appearance. Deep discoloration caused by coffee, wine,
tobacco, and certain medications can make you look and feel years older than
you actually are, but professional teeth whitening can help. With the proven
power of Zoom!
Teeth Whitening
, our doctors can help erase years of built-up stains from
your smile. You’ll be leaving our office with a revitalized new look and a
gorgeous set of pearly whites you can be proud of!
If yellowing isn’t your only concern, you’re not alone. What
about problems like fractures in your enamel, mild misalignment, crowding, gaps
between teeth, and more? Fortunately, we have a solution for these issues as
well. Porcelain
veneers
are an ideal fix for all kinds of problems all at once, giving you
a perfectly proportioned, uniform smile in just two visits. These ultra-thin,
durable layers of customized dental porcelain fit right over your natural
teeth, giving the gorgeous smile you’ve always wanted with minimal preparation. Whatever you need to feel great about your smile this summer, you’ll find it
here at Smile by Design.

Schedule
Your Cosmetic Consultation Today

Whether your smile needs a complete transformation or you’d
simply like to give it a little boost for summer, our doctors are here to help.
Contact our office
in Virginia Beach, VA today to
schedule your visit with our team, and explore the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry for yourself. We
look forward to helping you reveal your most beautiful and confident smile yet.
Our practice serves patients from throughout the Virginia Beach area, including Norfolk,
Sandbridge, Portsmouth, Fort Story
, and beyond. 

New Possibilities for Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry

December 6, 2013

We don’t have to tell you how important a healthy smile is, but a beautiful smile also has its advantages.Whether you’re hoping to make a good impression with a new client or you’re about to re-enter the dating scene, a white, dazzling smile can be to your advantage.

At Smile by Design, Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck offer three popular cosmetic dentistry services to help patients from Virginia Beach and beyond enjoy better oral health but also improved self-esteem. Those services include:

Depending on your needs, Dr. Santos or Dr. Folck will recommend one or more service during a consultative appointment. Every plan we create is designed to deliver truly personal results. If you have any questions about what we propose, don’t hesitate to let us know. We want our patients from Virginia Beach and beyond to feel comfortable with the solution we put forward.

Often you can achieve a healthier, more beautiful smile in just one appointment, though some services require at least two. Find out how long your smile makeover could take during a consultation appointment.

Call us todayDr. Santos and Dr. Folck offer exceptional cosmetic dental care to patients from Virginia Beach, Fort Story, Sandbridge, and nearby communities.

A Beautiful Smile for the Holidays with Porcelain Veneers

October 10, 2013

The holidays are all about getting together with family and
loved ones. That means lots of catching up, smiling, and laughing. Put your
best foot forward this year with a more dazzling smile. And thanks to a
cosmetic dental service like porcelain veneers,
you can do exactly that in just two visits.
Using porcelain veneers,
Dr. Santos
and Dr. Folck
can:
  • Close gaps
  • Hide stains
  • Change tooth length
  • Cover cracks or chips
  • Whiten teeth
  • Make teeth look straighter
What’s more, the process of transforming your smile with porcelain veneers is easy. It takes
just two appointments, after which you can leave our Virginia Beach with the results you’ve always wanted.
Here’s what you can expect from the porcelain veneer process. First, Dr. Santos or Dr. Folck
will conduct a thorough exam and oral health assessment to make sure your smile
is healthy enough for the procedure. If it is, we’ll design personalized veneers based on the shade and shape of
your teeth. We’ll also talk to you about the results you’d like to see.
Once we have all the information we need, we’ll prep your
teeth by removing a small amount of enamel. This will let your finished porcelain veneers lie flat with your
teeth. Then, after our lab has made your veneers
according to our detailed instructions, we’ll apply them, completing your
procedure.

Have a whiter holiday season right now with porcelain veneers from Smile by Design. Call us today to
reserve your consultation. We’re happy to provide cosmetic care to patients
from Virginia Beach, Fort Story, Sandbridge, and beyond.

Enjoy a Beautiful, New Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry

August 6, 2013

Every patient wants to feel confident about her smile; few are born with the kind of dazzling smile you see on TV, on magazine covers, or at the movies, though. That’s why dentists like Dr. Folck and Dr. Santos of Smile by Design offer cosmetic dentistry. With our great cosmetic services, we can help patients from all around the Virginia Beach area enjoy better self-esteem and even oral health.

Our cosmetic dentistry services include:

Depending on your needs, we may use just one of these services, or we may put together a treatment plan that combines at least two or more.

Your cosmetic dentistry procedure will begin with a consultation at our Virginia Beach dental office. Dr. Folck or Dr. Santos will complete a through oral exam and then talk to you about the goals you have for your smile. Based on what we find out, we can recommend the path that’s most right for you. Many of our services take between just one or two visits to complete.

Do you want to know more about the cosmetic services we offer? Call Smile by Design today to reserve an appointment. Every day, we’re creating beautiful smiles for patients from Virginia Beach, Fort Story, Sandbridge, and other communities.