QUICK SOLUTIONS FOR A SPARKLING SMILE AT THE MIAMI INSTITUTE
Dr. Julio E. Hernandez of The MIAMI Institute for Age Management and Intervention Offers Insight on the Institute’s Unique Cosmetic Dental Procedures
MIAMI (June 16, 2005) – As more Americans rank a sparkling smile high on their wish lists, The MIAMI Institute for Age Management and Intervention offers several convenient, time-conserving cosmetic dental procedures that give patients results to really smile about. Three unique services offered at The MIAMI Institute – the “Day White,” the “Smile Lift,” and CEREC Machine -- are all tailored to today’s busy lifestyles and the overall push for speedier cosmetic dental treatments, instead of the repeat office visits and overnight at-home procedures used in the past. Popular television shows like “Extreme Makeover” and “The Swan,” which often feature cosmetic dental procedures as part of the makeover package, also have accelerated overall awareness about the availability and potential of such services, says Dr. Julio E. Hernandez, D.M.D., of The MIAMI Institute.
“We’ve seen an overwhelming trend in the industry over the last few years – people want their smiles as perfect as possible, whether it’s whiter teeth, straighter teeth, a ‘fuller’ smile,” says Dr. Hernandez, one of South Florida’s leading authorities on cosmetic dentistry. “Patients want instant results, and we’re seeing more of them who want a much brighter shade. The ‘white standard’ is now off the charts.”
The MIAMI Institute’s “Day White” procedure compresses a normal eight-hour bleaching period into just half an hour for patients that want their whites pearly in a hurry. The concentrated bleaching procedure is designed to be used on commutes, at the office, or while watching TV and is used once or twice daily for approximately two weeks.
For patients seeking a perfect smile without braces, the “Smile Lift” is a procedure in which a smile is specifically customized for a client using veneers. A precise evaluation of the client’s facial dimensions, profile, lip position, tooth position, tooth form and function is done to design the porcelain veneers.
“By contouring the shape of the teeth, we are able to lift the lips, broaden the smile and fill the borders around the mouth to reduce fine lines,” Dr. Hernandez says.
Also offered at The MIAMI Institute, the CEREC restoration system from Sirona allows the dentist to fit a restoration in just one visit, eliminating the need for messy impressions or ill-fitting temporaries. This new service, a rare dental offering in South Florida, is made possible by breakthrough technology that has been developed over the last decade. In the past, most restorations required two dental appointments: one to be fitted with a temporary and another to have the permanent restoration placed.
“This revolutionary new computer technology allows patients to continue their active lives with little interruption,” Dr. Hernandez says. “This is the wave of the future in dental resculpting and we’re quite pleased to be on the leading edge in terms of offering patients this technology at The MIAMI Institute.”
Other Dental Do’s to Maintain a Sparkling Smile in Minimal Time:
• Look for a facility that can accommodate several dental services -- periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics – to streamline procedures and minimize time shuttling between offices. One-stop shops like The MIAMI Institute’s dental office are an excellent way to save your time – and your sanity – instead of shuffling between different locations and dentists.
• Brush regularly. Most dental experts advise at least two minutes of brushing twice daily. A whitening toothpaste can help maximize the effects of bleach treatments. Dr. Hernandez recommends the Oral-B Sonic Complete as the toothbrush of choice.
• Get regular cleanings and checkups. Your smile might look good on the surface, but there might be things lurking below the gum line that only a trained professional can detect. Regular, professional visits are the only way to ensure that your teeth are truly healthy. Schedule a cleaning and checkup at least twice annually, Dr. Hernandez advises.
Julio E. Hernandez, D.M.D., has nearly a decade’s experience in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and prosthodontic services. Quoted frequently by television, radio and print media, Dr. Hernandez is an active member of The American Dental Association and the International Association of Orthodontics. He is a sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also a past president of the New Dentist Alliance and Miami Beach Dental Society.
Dr. Hernandez’s dental practice at The MIAMI Institute offers a wide array of cosmetic dentistry services including bonding, cosmetic gum recontouring, dental smile lifts, enamel reshaping, implants, inlays and onlays, Invisalign® Orthodontics, teeth whitening and veneers.
About The MIAMI Institute for Age Management & Intervention
Located at the Four Seasons® Hotel & Tower and lead by internationally regarded facial plastic surgeon Dr. Julio F. Gallo, The MIAMI Institute is a surgical center and medical spa dedicated to providing progressive medicine, advanced technology and encompassing treatments that prevent and reverse the effects of aging. The Institute’s skilled staff of surgeons, medical professionals, nutritionists and health education specialists are dedicated to providing patients with individually tailored services – including cosmetic surgery, age management therapies, aesthetic skin care treatments, cosmetic dentistry services and wellness counseling – that help them look and feel their best as they grow older.
The luxurious 9,000-square-foot facility features two modern surgical suites furnished with the latest medical technology designed to meet the highest standards. If patients wish, MIAMI Institute staff will make arrangements for their stay at the hotel’s luxury accommodations, providing them with added ease and comfort in their recovery. For more information, call (305) 624-0009 or visit www.MIAMI-Institute.com.
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