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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

Beautiful woman smiling, close up over a dark  background

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.

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. 

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. 

Over-the-Counter Teeth Whitening Products: How Effective Are They?

June 25, 2014

Everyone wants a bright, healthy smile that they’re proud to
show off to the people in their lives, but aging and many external factors can
cause our teeth to look less than lustrous. Today, there are many
over-the-counter teeth whitening products available at your local pharmacy and
grocery stores, each of them promising amazing results. It is important,
however, to be an informed consumer when it comes to teeth whitening products
and services before you make a decision. At Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, VA,
our doctors are happy to help patients understand the intricacies of teeth whitening and how it affects your
teeth.
OTC Whitening vs.
Professional Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening
strips
and comparable over-the-counter whitening products are capable of
producing temporary results because they remove surface stains from the enamel.
Unfortunately, their active ingredients aren’t powerful enough to deliver
long-lasting results and, therefore, customers must repeat the process every
month or so. In addition, because these products are used at home, there is
more margin for error in application. This means that you may not even get the
results you see on the package, particularly if the whitening solution does not
remain in contact with all surfaces of the teeth for the prescribed amount of
time.
Zoom! Whitening:
Advantages of In-Office Whitening

Unlike over-the-counter teeth whitening products,
professional whitening services – including the highly-effective Zoom! Whitening
we offer in our office – produce lasting results by removing stains from deep
within each tooth. The hydrogen peroxide gel formula we use during your Zoom! procedure
is activated by a specialized light, allowing the active ingredients to
permeate the stained layers of dentin and enamel. Years of discoloration are effectively
lifted in a single, one-hour treatment. Take-home kits can be used to touch up
your smile and maintain lasting results. Over-the-counter treatments simply
cannot penetrate the surfaces of your teeth to remove set-in stains the way
Zoom! Whitening can.
Schedule Your
Appointment Today

Do you want to experience the full benefits of a gorgeously
white smile in less time than ever before? Contact our office
today if you have any questions about teeth whitening, or if you’re ready to
schedule your appointment with our team of experienced doctors and our friendly
staff. We look forward to helping you achieve the brilliantly white, healthy
smile of your dreams. Our conveniently located office in Virginia Beach, VA proudly serves patients from the surrounding
areas as well, including Portsmouth,
Norfolk, Fort Story, Sandbridge
, 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.

Enhance Your Smile with Zoom! Teeth Whitening

September 9, 2013

One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry services available today is teeth whitening. With this effective service, Dr. Folck and Dr. Santos can help patients improve the appearance of stained teeth and enjoy a more dazzling smile.

But first, why do teeth darken in the first place?

It’s because the protective layer of enamel on the outside is porous. As a result, dark colored foods and drinks are among the most common causes of staining. Which ones in particular? Some of the most common include:

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Red wine
  • Soft drinks
  • Fruit juices
  • Chocolate
  • Curry
  • Blueberries

Tobacco use and some medications also contribute, as does aging. But with Zoom! Whitening, patients can enjoy a whiter, more attractive smile after just a single visit with our Virginia Beach cosmetic dentists. How much whiter? By as much as 10 shades.

Here’s what you can expect from your whitening appointment. First, your Virginia Beach cosmetic dentists will look at your teeth and gums to see if whitening is right for you. If it is, we’ll make sure you’re comfortable, then place a protective covering over your lips and gums. The special Zoom! Whitening gel will be applied to teeth and activated by a low-heat lamp. The gel will penetrate beneath the enamel and work on the stains you want to get rid of. The entire process only takes one hour.

Do you want to learn more about teeth whitening? Call Smile by Design in Virginia Beach for a consultation visit.

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.