Shawna's
Shawna is an interior designer specializing in kitchens, baths, and home offices. Like other NYC Smile Design patients who happen to be creatives, she immediately recognized Mello and Tabib’s work as the artistic process that it is. In her own work, Shawna builds her clients’ dreams, and she could see that this “cool couple of dentists” were doing the same.
Shawna’s Story
She had set out to find the best-looking veneers on Instagram, and it was that search which led her to Drs. Tabib and Mello. She was looking for a big, beautiful, natural-looking, Julia Roberts smile; and she could see from their before-and-afters that they’d be able to give it to her. Shawna also knew what she didn’t want: She recalls telling Dr. Tabib at her first visit, that she did not want, “those Willy Wonka teeth, all the same size.”
It turned out Shawna was a great candidate for porcelain veneers, having always had what she describes as soft, brittle teeth. She once broke a tooth eating spaghetti, which led to her marrying her fiancé at city hall prior to their wedding date in order to quickly acquire dental insurance! Even farther back, at the age of three, she had eight cavities, and jokes that she’s had “a million” crowns.
At 44, she felt her smile was pretty but starting to show some age. The front two teeth especially were losing enamel, getting thin, and beginning to chip. She felt her teeth looked tired, and she wanted to do something to give them new life. Even though Shawna designs beautiful, luxury interiors herself, she felt a little intimidated by the swankiness of Mello and Tabib’s office. But as soon as she began to interact with the staff, she found everyone to be welcoming, kind, and straightforward. She quickly liked everything about the people at NYC Smile Design. They explained everything to her thoroughly and clearly, and it was an easy decision for her to go for it right away. Dr. Tabib listened to everything Shawna had to say and was so kind, no agenda of his own. He explained everything to her well, and she felt he was there to help her. They discussed her needs and desires and decided together to begin with a slight laser correction to establish better gum symmetry. Next, they would make over her teeth—a total of ten upper veneers and crowns. When the work was done, dentists and patient alike were sincerely pleased with the outcome. Shawna has had the veneers for five years now and remains very happy with them. She confides that she’s a bit rough on her teeth: “Don’t tell Dr. Tabib, but I still eat candy.” But the veneers and crowns have held up, and they’re still white. Looking back and comparing what her teeth looked like before Mello and Tabib, Shawna says this was the smartest thing she could have done. And it’s not just about appearance. She’d had a long history of dental problems before; but she’s currently on a personal-record-breaking streak of problem-free dental checkups! Shawna concludes, “Having veneers is amazing.”
Shawna has had the veneers for five years now and remains very happy with them. She confides that she’s a bit rough on her teeth: “Don’t tell Dr. Tabib, but I still eat candy.” But the veneers and crowns have held up, and they’re still white. Looking back and comparing what her teeth looked like before Mello and Tabib, Shawna says this was the smartest thing she could have done. And it’s not just about appearance. She’d had a long history of dental problems before; but she’s currently on a personal-record-breaking streak of problem-free dental checkups! Shawna concludes, “Having veneers is amazing.”
Begin Your Transformation
At NYC Smile Design, experienced New York City cosmetic dentists Dr. Elisa Mello and Dr. Ramin Tabib collaborate to provide you with comprehensive dental care and outstanding cosmetic dentistry results. Together they founded NYC Smile Design in 1994 and have been dedicated to providing life-changing dentistry ever since.
To schedule a consultation, please call us at (212) 452-3344
