The Fort Lauderdale, FL cosmetic dentistry practice Smile South Florida has seen a big upswing in the number of international patients in the last couple of years.  Seeking dental services that are superior to what they receive in their home countries, the international patients come from many different countries, especially the United Kingdom (U.K.)

Smile South Florida provides extra assistance to patients who are traveling long distances to take advantage of the practice’s services. The staff at the office can help make travel and hotel arrangements.  The practice has special arrangements with top-quality hotels and can recommend area spas, attractions, fun activities, and businesses.  It is all part of the office’s VIP service which includes warm and cold beverages, snacks, blankets, DVD movies while waiting, and relaxing music on an iPod. “We want to make every patient’s visit as pleasant and stress-free as possible,” notes Miami cosmetic dentist, Dr. Charles Nottingham. “International patients have done a lot of traveling, so they have a better experience if they are comfortable and at-ease when they get here.”

Visitors from the U.K. come to Smile South Florida for a wide range of cosmetic dentistry services.  The most popular is veneers, followed closely by porcelain crowns and teeth whitening. Veneers are wafer-thin, tooth-colored laminates; each is custom made for the patient in a professional dental laboratory. The dentist attaches a veneer to each tooth’s front surface to improve its appearance. Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile, correcting teeth that are stained, damaged, crooked, or misshapen.

Getting veneers can give your smile a total makeover.  Smile South Florida can provide a full set of veneers to a patient in just ten days.  The office makes every effort to expedite the services to accommodate the schedules of international patients. Sometimes they combine the initial diagnostic visit with the first step in the treatment. Other times they travel to Florida for a first visit, go home, and then return later for the second visit.

“Many British patients feel that they don’t have a lot of choices for quality cosmetic dentistry in the U.K. and the services which are available are expensive,” says Fort Lauderdale cosmetic dentistDr. Nottingham. “They know that we provide superior results. Many of our patients are repeat patients or have been referred to us by friends and family.”

Dental tourism is a growing trend and South Florida is a popular destination for visitors from the U.K.  “Some visitors are snowbirds with houses here,” remarks Dr. Nottingham. “Many patients come and enjoy the beach or visit DisneyWorld.  You can have a great vacation and go home with a beautiful smile.”

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To learn more about Smile South Florida, visit www.smilesouthflorida.com or call (954) 721-6950 to speak with a team member to learn more about Smile South Florida’s free consultations.

About Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry:

The cosmetic dentists at Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry have offices in Broward County and West Palm Beach and provide Boca Raton Dentistry, Fort Lauderdale Dentistry and Miami Dentistry. They specialize in dental aesthetics including porcelain veneers, dental implants, extreme makeovers, Invisalign, and sedation dentistry.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The cosmetic dentistry practice of Smile South Florida has launched a series of YouTube videos which have proven to be very popular. The videos are designed to inform patients about the practice and demonstrate the services they provide; many have been viewed more than 1,000 times.

“We uploaded some of the videos to YouTube a while ago, but we’ve been stunned at how many people have viewed them,” says Dr. Charles Nottingham, a Fort Lauderdale dentist at Smile South Florida. “They’ve been getting 1,000 to 3,000 views!  Clearly there are a lot of people on the Internet who are hungry for information about cosmetic dentistry.”

CBS 4 News: A clip from CBS 4 News describes the Ultimate Makeovers project, a program that Dr. Nottingham, a Miami cosmetic dentist, helped to establish.  Every year the Ultimate Makeovers Team performs a pro-bono makeover for a deserving member of the community whose income falls 200% below the national poverty line. Components of the makeover may include plastic surgery, laser eye surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and personal training. The CBS 4 clip describes how the program was inspired when a girl wrote to Smile South Florida about how her mother needed cosmetic dentistry.  The girl described how her mother wouldn’t leave the house and couldn’t find a job because of her smile.

Smile Gallery: Another YouTube clip features Smile South Florida’s Smile Gallery:  a series of before and after pictures of various patients, showing how significantly the cosmetic dentists at Smile South Florida have improved their patients’ smiles.  The transformations of some of them patients are quite dramatic. You won’t believe it’s the same person!  The Smile Gallery video has 1,042 views.

Florida’s Extreme Makeover Dentist: This short clip gives prospective patients an overview of Smile South Florida’s practice and includes testimonials from former patients who describe the work they had done and how they are complimented on their smiles.  The video also features a clip from an interview with Daniel Materdomini, the CEO of da Vinci Studios, the dental lab for ABC’s Extreme Makeover show.  He explains how he has seen Dr. Nottingham transform lives. Fort Lauderdale cosmetic dentist Dr. Nottingham himself appears and describes how they strive to make each patient feel comfortable and at home in the office. This video has nearly 1,000 views.

Introduction to Invisalign: This video clip features Dr. Kenneth Anenberg, another Miami cosmetic dentist at Smile South Florida.  Dr. Anenberg and a patient demonstrate the process of an initial consultation.  He describes Invisalign, shows the patient some sample Invisalign aligners, and explains how the Invisalign process works. This video has nearly 3,500 views!

Learn More:

To learn more about Smile South Florida, visit www.smilesouthflorida.com or call (954) 721-6950 to speak with a team member to learn more about Smile South Florida’s free consultations.

About Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry

The cosmetic dentists at Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry have offices in Broward County and West Palm Beach and provide Boca Raton Dentistry, Fort Lauderdale Dentistry and Miami Dentistry. They specialize in dental aesthetics including porcelain veneers, dental implants, extreme makeovers, Invisalign, and sedation dentistry.

Dr. Charles Nottingham, a South Florida cosmetic dentist, has been selected as part of the Ultimate Makeover Team.

In the spirit of ABC’s Extreme Makeovers and Fox’s the Swan, there is a new standard: The Ultimate Makeover. Those shows have made extreme aesthetic transformations popular nationwide, but the new program offers a twist.

In the Ultimate Makeover Program, Florida’s best doctors and health practitioners go beyond changing people’s looks to transforming their lives. The Ultimate Team will help the less fortunate through community activism and fundraising corporate partnerships as well as through cosmetic procedures.

Nottingham Consulting Group sponsored a research investigation to discover South Florida’s top health practitioners. Each practitioner was selected by an independent panel using Ten Criteria. By qualifying and certifying the team, the community panel ensured that each practitioner meets a high standard of trust and professional ability.

The Ten Criteria are:

1. Years of experience
2. High quality education
3. Good standing in the community
4. Industry accolades and leadership
5. History of published works
6. Client testimonials
7. Tradition of community service
8. Praise from colleagues
9. A high degree of professionalism
10. Marketing

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Enjoy Cosmetic Dentistry at its finest in this Smile Gallery with Mozart providing the background music!

Da Vinci Studios, the dental laboratory for ABC’s Extreme Makeover said the following about our Smile Gallery:

“I have never seen a smile gallery as extensive as Smile South Florida’s and where the final result of every case is of such a high standard.”

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“All work and no play makes Jack a Dull Boy”…and if Jack was a dentist, he REALLY would deserve a vacation!

That is one reason that Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Charles Nottingham, DDS, took a cruise with the family to the beautiful islands of The Bahamas. At Smile South Florida, we have several patients that travel to us from The Bahamas to come have their cosmetic dental work done in our office. We were lucky enough to have one of our patients, who works for the Ministry of Tourism in the Bahamas, give us some great advice on where to visit.

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At Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry, our top cosmetic dentists look at the whole picture when it comes to cosmetic and restorative dental work.

As we age, our teeth wear down and our faces appear more short. The cheeks also become sunken in and there is a collapse of the dental arches. This creates the appearance of more defined lines around the mouth and lower face, as well as an aging effect due to discoloration and reduced quality of the dental aesthetics. This is why Smile South Florida performs a dental restorative facelift.

A dental facelift is the use of cosmetic dentistry to create the effect of a traditional facelift, without intrusive plastic surgery.

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Smile South Florida® Cosmetic Dentistry is announcing that it will be joining forces with da Vinci Dental Studios (ABC’s Extreme Makeover Dental Lab) to begin filming a dental documentary piece, which will be produced by the Emmy Award Winning Plum Television.

This documentary will air on Plum Television (Miami Beach Channel 5) in April 2009. The story behind the piece is to provide viewers with insight into the shared values and history of da Vinci Dental Studios and Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry.

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In most parts of the country, the spring and summer months mark a very busy time for dental teeth whitening. At Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry, we live in a perpetually warm-year-round climate. People go to the beach and are outdoors throughout the year here, and sport a glowing healthy tan and pearly white teeth to match.

This stands to reason that we not only see a large amount of bookings for the at-home tray whitening, but also the more popular in-office ZOOM! whitening procedures. Both of these methods are equally as efficient in producing the desired level of whiteness to the teeth, however, the ZOOM! method only takes 2 hours in the office, as opposed to a week-or-so at home with the trays.

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We, at Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry, pride ourselves on giving you the highest level of customer service and latest technology in dentistry offered today.  We are always upfront with our patients and treat them as if they are all a part of our dental family.

Our goal is to educate patients on some common misconceptions in dental marketing that can be misleading and not give the entire story.  One such example is with the popular brand Lumineers by Cerinate.

Lumineers are considered a type of porcelain veneer “smile shaper” that boasts catch phrases such as “no reduction of tooth structure (no filing down of teeth), no shots, 2 easy dental visits, permanently whitens” and many others.  While these statements can have some string of truth behind them, in most cases this will not be the situation –not if you ask any top cosmetic dental professional.

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Hi everyone, it’s Michelle, one of the Dental Hygienists at Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry.

Although we take many steps to ensure your comfort during dental cleanings, we know it is not the most natural experience.  The good news is there are ways you can participate in your overall experience. 

I highly recommend bringing an IPOD or walkman.  Listening to music you enjoy can be a major help in keeping you relaxed and passing time during your visit.  Some other suggestions may be sunglasses or audio books for your music player.  We also can provide (upon request) blankets and neck pillows.  We look forward to seeing you at your next dental cleaning.  Any questions regarding homecare or other hygiene issues please email me at Michelle@smilesouthflorida.com.  Call or email to schedule your appointment today!

Smile South Florida Has a Heart

New guidelines have been issued by the AHA ( American Heart Association) regarding premedicating for dental work and cleanings.

In past years, it was believed that IE (Infective Endocarditis) was caused by bacteria in the blood also known as “Bacteremia”. It was believed that after dental procedures, the bacteria in the bloodstream could settle on susceptible areas such as prosthetic valves and so on. New evidence has found many variances.

Previous AHA guidelines on the prevention of IE were largely based on opinion and limited studies. The most recent recommendations were devloped through an evidence based approach that was made after 20 years of extensive review. The new recommendation reduces the number of conditions that need premedication. Guidelines went under review due in part to the risk associated with a widespread immunity to antibiotic treatment.

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The staff of Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry certainly knows how to enjoy themselves and have fun during the holidays.  This past Friday, October 31st, was no exception.  With some of the office staff (including the doctors) dressing up for Halloween, we had a great time.

It’s the one time of year that you can pretend to be someone or something else, without having people think that you’re nuts!  I chose to wear a Corrections Officer outfit, to match Alex, who was a prisoner in his orange jumpsuit.  Dr. Anenberg was fully decked out in a 70’s hippie-meets-disco-mullet-haired dude.  It was hilarious! (See photo below).

I am taking Dr. A to jail.

Sandy, Dr. A, and I. Sandy just escaped from the mental hospital.

Heather makes sure that Alex doesn't move!

Dr. N is going to remove my tooth the old fashioned way! Jason is dressed up as the Devil, and Xochilt is a Captain.

Later in the evening, we had a fun-filled party at our house with plenty of candy eating and spooky music.  Dr. Nottingham came dressed up in a medieval knight outfit, while his wife, Elisabeth was a cute spider.  Xochilt and Jason made an appearance as well!

The American Dental Association (ADA) has been working in collaboration with OralCDx Laboratories for the past three years promoting public awareness for Oral Cancer. One very important step in this process is making sure that dentists and dental professionals are on-board and taking an active role in their practice’s knowledge and understanding of what Oral Cancer is, and how it can be reduced. An eminent step is early prevention and detection of Oral Cancer.

Our Smile South Florida Cosmetic Dentistry Team is dedicated to making sure that each and every patient that comes into our office, whether it be for a large cosmetic treatment or a routine hygiene cleaning, is educated on, and offered Oral Cancer detection tests. According to the ADA, “it is now easier than ever to detect oral cancer early, when the opportunity for the cure is great. Only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years.” (www.ada.org)

Here are some of the important things that you should know:

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Here are some jokes for your enjoyment.

A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to the dentist. “I want a tooth pulled, and I don’t want Novacaine because I’m in a big hurry,” the woman said. “Just extract the tooth as quickly as possible, and we’ll be on our way.” The dentist was quite impressed. “You’re certainly a courageous woman,” he said. “Which tooth is it?” The woman turned to her husband and said, “Show him your tooth, dear.”

What does the dentist of the year get?…A little plaque

What does a dentist do on a roller coaster?…He braces himself

What did the dentist see at the North Pole?…A molar bear

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We treat many patients from Weston. Weston is very close to our dental office in Tamarac.

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