Bright Smiles by Dr. Vera Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is a Hallandale Beach based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more.
Since a little girl, Dr. Vera always had a passion for dentistry and a desire for helping others. Born in the USSR, she pursued her dreams by attaining her BS from Nova Southeastern University and her DMD from NSU college of Dental Medicine.
Her vast education stems from owning a dental lab with years of experience working closely with other professionals. This bottom up approach was crucial in building the framework for her practice in providing exceptional care and service standards.
Patients are fortunate to receive state of the art dental care from Dr. Vera as shes an avid participant in continuing dental education. It is her priority to stay in tune with modern dentistry and the most advanced and latest dental technologies.
Dr Vera is a member of both the American Dental association and Florida dental association. She currently resides in Hallandale Beach with her daughter Nikki who is also pursuing a career in general dentistry.
Originally born in Peru and raised in Argentina, Janet graduated from Miami Dade College as a dental assistant with a pre-med in Dentistry in 2009. Following graduation, she spent years working at various dental practices often leading multiple teams to ensure the highest level of quality of service. Janet loves our patients and is passionate about making sure they receive the utmost attention and care from our front office. Her priority is to ensure that our clients receive a concierge level of service.
Emmanuel has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 2012 and is also the lead assistant at Bright Smiles. The patient experience is his priority, and he works hard to ensure they feel comfortable in our office. Emanuel enjoys helping our patients understand and implement their treatment plan. When he is not working he spends his time with his wife and two children.
A New York native, Amanda has worked in Dentistry for over 3 years and is a graduate of Palm Beach State College with degrees in both Dental Assistance & Dental Hygiene. She loves helping our patients improve their oral health and enjoys making a personal connection. When asked what she enjoys most about her position, Amanda says, Sharing my knowledge & educating patients on the importance of Oral Health, and seeing the difference this can make in a patients life.
Appearance is not the only benefit of wearing Invisalign for straighter teeth, since straighter teeth can also benefit one's oral health. In fact crooked teeth can trap food between them and lead to infection or bite issues. At Bright Smiles by Dr. Vera Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer Invisalign as a treatment for patients interested in discreetly straightening their teeth.
Invisalign is a series of clear aligner trays that cover the teeth, similar to a retainer or mouth guard, but are much more discreet. At least every two weeks or so, the patient will switch to the next set in the series of Invisalign trays. With the custom aligners for each patient, Invisalign will gradually push the teeth into the right position without causing significant amounts of pain.
After creating the trays, we will then meet with the patient to ensure that they fit and that the patient understands all of the steps in the straightening process. It is important that the patient understand a few key factors about wearing Invisalign on a regular basis.
While the patient can remove Invisalign trays when necessary, the patient will want to keep them in as much as possible. The longer the patient does not wear the trays for, the longer the entire process will take. Patients need to remove the aligner trays when eating and to brush the teeth.
Patients can also remove the aligner trays to play in a sports game, give a presentation, go on a date, or while taking a photo. It is important to at least rinse the mouth after eating to keep food from getting caught in the teeth.
The patient will be able to continue through each aligner tray and follow a schedule with no surprises. By following the schedule, the patient's teeth will continue to move into the proper position without pain.
While wearing Invisalign, patients will not have to brush and floss between brackets with difficulty. In fact, the patient will be able to brush and floss as normal by just removing the aligner trays. However, it is crucial that the patient brush after each meal to keep food from sticking between the teeth.
Food that is stuck in the teeth can also damage the aligners. It is important that patients do not wear the aligners while drinking soda or other beverages while wearing Invisalign aligners. We recommend that patients only keep the aligners in when drinking water.
We customize the Invisalign aligners to fit the patient's teeth and then use programming technology to digitally map out the projected rate of movement for the patient. We will then build the rest of the clear aligners in the series. Each new set of aligners will be a bit closer to the correct position for straight teeth.
With a customized straightening treatment, patients do not need to worry about the aligners falling out or being loose. Since there is no one-size-fits-all treatment, we make sure that the trays are the right fit for each patient.
Invisalign aligner trays are nearly invisible to the point that few people will notice them unless the individual mentions wearing them. Patients will not have to feel embarrassed by wearing traditional metal braces or a mess of wires in their mouth on a regular basis. Invisalign allows for the patient to receive the straight smile they desire without the maintenance of going through braces treatment.
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