At Casa Smiles, its a team effort with one shared goal: creating and preserving healthy habits from a very young age through adolescence. Our doctors have been specially trained to work with children and understand the unique needs of young patients. Plus, having an orthodontist working alongside a pediatric dentist makes it easier to catch issues early on and plan ahead.
Becoming a dentist was always part of the plan for Dr. Abreu-Hernandez. She graduated from FIU with a major in chemistry and minor in psychology and then went on to dental school at the University of Florida. What she hadnt expected was to discover a passion and determination for the pediatric side. During her time at dental school, Maigrely had the opportunity to participate in several mission trips to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Thats when she realized she had a natural gift working with children. With her newly-declared specialty and new-found passion as her guide, she then completed her residency at the University of Florida and began practicing in Miami shortly thereafter. Maigrely loves to read books, go the beach, and spend time with her husband. When shes not trying to get that winning smile from her patients, you can find her out on the bay on her paddle board, or practicing her golf swing on the putting green.
Generations have been visiting Dr. Llamas for over 35 years, since he first established his practice. In fact, some of his first patients are now bringing their own children for treatment. He has always had a knack for making young people feel comfortable and relaxed, all the while earning the trust of the parents with his knowledge and expertise. Luis has recently become a first-time grandparent. His family a wife, two sons and a beautiful granddaughter, are his pride and joy. (although, hes been known to be just as enthusiastic about football). Outside of the office, you can usually find him with a fishing rod in-hand and smile on his face.
For Dr. Iwanowski, nothing is more rewarding than watching a young persons confidence blossom before her eyes. After graduating from dental school with a specialty in orthodontics, Muriel began taking more of an interest in evaluating and treating younger patients. She realized that many issues could be easily resolved when detected early on. After 10 years of experience catering to children, she has earned a reputation in Miami as a pediatric specialist in her own right. A mother of three, Muriel enjoys spending time with her family, especially if it means she gets to put on her snow skis. And when the powdery slopes of Vail arent accessible, she spends her free time boating in the warm waters of Miami.
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Rating 3.7 out of 5 based on 3 reviews
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2 years ago
I fear the blood curdling screams of my child may haunt me forever and I can't imagine what she is going through. I told Dr Abreu that my 5 year old didn't seem to be numb yet and she kept going saying she had given a lot of local anesthesia. When she extracted my baby's tooth without anesthesia and continued throughout the screams it was clear to me that I brought my baby to a sadistic butcher. My baby used to like going to the dentist. After today we are traumatized. Would give negative stars if I could.
Bianca Fernandez (BEBO)
3 years ago
Dr. Abreu's practice is one of a kind. You are greeted in the lobby by her friendly staff as your children make themselves comfortable on one of the ipad chairs available that are stocked with fun educational games. Once you enter there is a coffee/tea station for us on the go parents who enjoy a pick me up while we wait on our kids. The children are then seated and you are instantly treated like family. The technicians are very thorough and prepare the children gently to be seen by the dentist. Any dentist in this practice is top notch. My 3 children have been coming here since the beginning of time and we have even visited the Key Biscayne office and have left very happy with all the services. You will be extremely happy at this practice. Oh! And they also handle orthodontics in house so you never have to go somewhere else! My children don't fear going to the dentist and that is a huge relief for me as well. At the end of the visit the children are rewarded for getting through it like champs with a treasure box treat. There is also extra freebies they stock to put a smile on the childrens faces -like pencils and protective lip balm. Which are our favorite! My only wish is that this practice would have around when I was a kid!
Bianca Fernandez (BEBO)
4 years ago
Dr. Abreu's practice is one of a kind. You are greeted in the lobby by her friendly staff as your children make themselves comfortable on one of the ipad chairs available that are stocked with fun educational games. Once you enter there is a coffee/tea station for us on the go parents who enjoy a pick me up while we wait on our kids. The children are then seated and you are instantly treated like family. The technicians are very thorough and prepare the children gently to be seen by the dentist. Any dentist in this practice is top notch. My 3 children have been coming here since the beginning of time and we have even visited the Key Biscayne office and have left very happy with all the services. You will be extremely happy at this practice. Oh! And they also handle orthodontics in house so you never have to go somewhere else! My children don't fear going to the dentist and that is a huge relief for me as well. At the end of the visit the children are rewarded for getting through it like champs with a treasure box treat. There is also extra freebies they stock to put a smile on the childrens faces -like pencils and protective lip balm. Which are our favorite! My only wish is that this practice would have around when I was a kid!
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