Smiles By Julia is a Fort Lauderdale 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.

Dr. Julia Williams Neuls was born here in South Florida. Prior to dental school, she attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School and then Florida State University. She is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Neuls enhances her skills and knowledge through continuing education and membership in professional organizations. She has received her fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry and is also a graduate of The Hornbrook Group, Pride Institute and Las Vegas Institute. Dr. Neuls is also an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Broward County Dental Association and the Atlantic Coast Dental Association. Dr. Neuls is a Northeast Regional Board Examiner, grading students pursuing a dental license in the state of Florida.

Dr. Hosseini hails from Weston, Florida. He is a graduate of Cypress Bay High School, received his bachelor degree from Nova Southeastern University, his Master of Biomedical Science from Barry University, and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. He likes to further his training through continuing education courses in both the clinic and business aspects of dentistry.

Dr. Hosseini comes from a family of dentists: His mother, uncle, and cousin are all practicing dentists. He enjoys playing tennis and golf. Dr. Hosseini Is a member of the American Dental Association along with several dental clubs and organizations. He has performed in dental missions here in Florida and Jamaica, and prides himself on his service to the community.

Kathy has been working with Dr. Neuls since August, 2002. She graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami, Florida. She attended Miami-Dade Medical for Dental Hygiene. She also received her B.A. degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. Kathy is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. She takes pride in being able to provide excellent dental hygiene care while having fun and making her patients experience as pleasant as possible.

Alex is a graduate of South Miami Senior High School. She has worked in the dental field since 2015 as both patient care coordinator and patient outreach coordinator. Alex has also scheduled and attended health fair events, promoting the importance of oral hygiene. She like to help her husband work on cars in her free time and will proudly show you a picture of her pet tortoise! Alex is fluent in English and Spanish and strives to always meet every patients need.

Ginger joined the Practice in January, 2015. She is a graduate from Fort Lauderdale High School and attended Florida Southern College before receiving her B.S. in Dental Hygiene from Loyola University. She has extensive hygiene experience in the specialty areas of Periodontics, Orthodontics, Epidemiology and preventive dental care. Her work has had international acceptance, affording her the opportunity to work in Switzerland and Saudi Arabia. When Ginger isnt at work, you can find her boating, fishing, and diving for lobster!

Sara has been a Dental Assistant for over 30 years and has worked with Dr. Neuls since 2007. She graduated from George Washington High School in New York City, New York and then attended City College of New York. While working at Smiles by Julia, Sara received her B.A. in Psychology degree at Ashford University while working fulltime at Smiles by Julia. Sara is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English.

Tammy has been working with Dr. Neuls for seven years. She is also a South Florida native and graduated from Harrigan High School in Hialeah. She is a registered tax preparer for the Internal Revenue Service and has been in the accounting field for 30 years. She is in charge of the office budget, bank account and all accounts payable.

Breanna joined our practice July 2018. Originally from the Bronx, New York, Breanna is a graduate of Plantation High School. She attended Broward College, receiving her Associate degree in Pre-Med Dental, Associate degree in Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene and also in Early Childhood Education. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. While in hygiene school, Breanna had a jump start in the dental field working as a dental assistant at our practice in 2013. In her spare time, Breanna loves to work out at the gym and attending social gatherings with her close friends and family.

Jennifer joined Smiles by Julia in November, 2019. She was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida, and is a graduate of McArthur High School. She has worked in the medical field since 2007 and has now crossed over into the dental field. As Financial Coordinator, Jennifer brings a wide range of previous experiences from patient treatment coordinator to office management. She is compassionate and loves helping our patients feel at their best. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two children and keeps them active in modeling and acting.

Tevin joined Smiles by Julia in February, 2021. He was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, and is a graduate of Boyd Anderson High School. In 2020, Tevin graduated the Broward College Dental Assisting program, and soon joined our team in 2021, leaving a great impression on us during his interview! Tevin regularly goes through various dental related training to enhance and improve his job. When not at work, Tevin enjoys swimming, traveling, and listening to music.

Kathy hails from Long Island, New York, and has been a team member since September of 2020. She has had training in dental lab technology, and received her Dental Assistant certificate from Broward Community College. Kathy has been assisting in all aspects of dentistry for over 25 years and takes great joy making crowns and assisting in oral surgery. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her four beautiful grandchildren.

Dental implants can be an ideal solution to replacing damaged or missing teeth. They can restore not only the functionality of teeth but can provide a great new look as well. Dental implants are a standard cosmetic dental option offered at Smiles By Julia.

People tend to assume that the gap left behind after losing a permanent adult tooth can remain empty. The reality is that an exposed tooth socket faces the risk of infection, can cause teeth to shift out of alignment, and can cause other issues as well. With a dental implant, we can help patients avoid those oral health issues We have the tools and skills necessary to provide patients with a customized dental implant to meet their specific needs.

Dental implants can even help prevent facial structure from changing, providing the functionality needed to perform the same as before the original tooth was damaged. Supplementing them with a dental crown can also ensure that the dental implant looks perfectly natural along with your other teeth.

Once you are cleared for the procedure, the staff at Smiles By Julia will take an impression of your mouth to create a new tooth in a dental lab. Each synthetic tooth will match the size and shape of the surrounding teeth, along with having a perfect color match. This way your smile will appear completely natural once we complete the procedure. Many patients are satisfied with the results since no one can tell the difference between which teeth are real and which ones are synthetic.

Teeth restored with implants will not get cavities. A replacement tooth, or crown, does not decay like a natural tooth. However, you still need to brush, floss and care for it and your surrounding natural teeth in the same manner as natural teeth. Regular professional cleanings and dental checkups are also essential.

The next step in the procedure is to implant a metal post under the gum line. This aspect of the procedure is what sets an implant apart from other forms of cosmetic dentistry. The metal post is secured to the jawbone in order to create a durable, synthetic root system that rivals the strength of natural roots; with one exception that the metal cannot face infection. Over the course of a couple of months, the metal post and jawbone will fuse together. This creates a level of durability that cannot be replicated in other types of procedures.

Afterward, we will secure the new synthetic tooth to the metal post at the surface of the gums. The new tooth is attached so securely, that patients can eat their favorite foods, maintain an active lifestyle, play sports, and more, without fear of their tooth becoming loose or falling out. Patients can enjoy the benefits that come from never having to worry about their tooth again.

The team at Smiles By Julia provide dental implants in a way that is comfortable and functional. We take the time to make sure that every aspect of the procedure is completed correctly the first time.

Once implants have been installed, they are extremely easy to care for. We hear patients throughout Fort Lauderdale ask questions that range from 'Do implants come out' to 'How do I brush my teeth'. Fortunately, the answers are not as complex as some people might believe. Since we install dental implants by creating a synthetic root system, they are durable and secure. The dental implants will not fall out or become loose. This means you can go play basketball, run in a 10k marathon, and wrestle with your kids without worrying about your tooth coming out.

In order to care for your implants, we advise patients to brush and floss their teeth throughout the day like normal. Additionally, it is important to schedule dental exams and cleanings with Dr. Julia Williams Neuls at least twice a year. The staff at Smiles By Julia will help to clean your teeth and ensure that they stay healthy. While dental implants cannot become infected themselves, the teeth around them can. If, in the future, you suffer from a severe case of gum disease or a dental abscess, the infection can spread into your jawbone. This puts your implants in jeopardy because in order to stay secure, the jawbone must be in good health. If it becomes infected, your dental implants and all of your teeth will be in jeopardy.

A. Generally, this is not a good idea. We find that it is generally much better not to attach implants to teeth. We frequently attach implants to each other, which can improve strength and works well. So in a case like this, although it may be more expensive in the short term to place two implants instead of one, the long-term success is likely to be much better with the two implants.

Q. I lost my upper back teeth on one side and have gone for years without doing anything about it. My sinuses always seem to bother me more on that side than on the side that I have back teeth. Could these problems be related to one another?

A. In a large majority of people who are missing their upper back teeth for a long period of time, is the increasing downward growth of the maxillary sinus. At birth, it is the size of a pea and progressively grows as the skull matures. This growth is at the expense of the surrounding bone. If you are considering replacing those upper back teeth with fixed teeth that stay in all the time, it may be necessary to perform a sinus elevation procedure to allow room for placement of dental implants into this area to support those teeth. This involves placement of bone and/or bone substitutes into an area which was previously occupied by the lower part of the maxillary sinus. Most importantly, this procedure increases the available bone use to place implants and restore the missing back teeth.

A. In most cases, with the new options available today in the field of dental implants, some form of treatment is possible. We encourage people to get help as soon as possible if they are already having some problems with their current situation. These problems include excessive use of denture adhesives, chewing only soft food, unable to taste some foods, constant mouth sores, unhappy with the appearance of one's teeth and bite position (in some cases the nose and chin getting closer together). The sooner we correct the problems with dental implants, the more choices one has available for treatment. If you have any or all of the above symptoms, implants can very well be the answer for you.

A. It is not necessary to have an implant for every tooth that is being replaced. The number of implants necessary to provide support depends on the type of implants used and the type of teeth (removable vs. non- removable) that will be attached to the implants. A thorough oral exam and panoramic x-ray is all that is necessary in most cases, to determine which implant can be used and how many must be used. Sometimes additional X-rays or CT scans are used in more complicated cases.

Q. I consulted a dentist several years ago about using implants to replace my lower denture and he told me that I did not have adequate bone available to place enough in-the-bone implants without danger of fracturing my now fragile jawbone. Are there any alternatives?

A. Because of the advances in the field of implantology, there are now more choices and techniques. It is rare for a person to not be able to receive an implant or a combination of implants. Today we have available many types of implants designed to accommodate multiple problems.

A. Teeth that have root canals can fracture more easily than other teeth because they are weaker and somewhat dehydrated. They can sometimes be as brittle as glass. In the past, the best available treatment was to remove the tooth and file down the adjacent teeth to make a bridge - caps on the adjacent teeth with an attached 'dummy' tooth between. Sometimes this still is the only way. However, in many cases an implant can replace the fractured tooth and we will not need to grind down a tooth to at all.

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