Our Botox party last week was a hit!!  Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Let's get your opinion...which is better: empty bottles and a headache from a WINE PARTY or empty bottles and a beautiful, refreshed face from a BOTOX PARTY!?! 

7 Amazing Dental Facts You Haven't Heard...

There are plenty of myths around that we blindly believe and follow, often being passed down from generation to generation.  Dental health is a whole science in itself and there is a lot more to it than what meets the eye!

Here are seven interesting facts to bust those myths...

7. The commonly used practice of putting a cap on toothbrush is actually more detrimental. The moisture entrapped in the cap favors bacterial growth.

6. People who tend to drink 3 or more glasses of soda/pop daily have 62% more tooth decay, fillings and tooth loss than others.

5. You are supposed to replace your toothbrush after you have an episode of flu, cold or other viral infections. Notorious microbes can implant themselves on the toothbrush bristles leading to re-infection.

4. The first toothbrush with bristles was manufactured in China in 1498. Bristles from hogs, horses and badgers were used. The first commercial toothbrush was made in 1938.

3. You are not supposed to brush within 6 feet of a toilet. The airborne particles from the flush can travel up to a distance of 6 feet.

 

2. New born babies are born with sterile mouths, therefore they do not have the bacteria that leads to tooth decay. Often, the bacteria are transmitted from mother to baby when she kisses the child or blows in hot food/drink before feeding the baby.

1. 75% of the United States population suffers from some stage of periodontal gum disease. 

 

Do you have more questions? Feel free to call us for more info or to set up an appointment!

 

 

The Shaw Center for Dental Excellence

1111 Lincoln Road Suite 740

Miami Beach, FL 33139

(305) 532-5044

www.TheShawDentalCenter.com

Our Facebook friends helped drastically change TWO LIVES through Operation Smile!

The SHAW Center just made a huge contribution to Operation Smile, thanks to you!

We donated $240 to Operation Smile ($3 for every "LIKE" that we had on our Facebook page) and HASBRO matched our donation...totaling $480! 

That will fund two entire cleft lip and palate surgeries! 

 Keep having your friends and family "LIKE" us and we'll match the donation again in March! Thank you for all of your support!

Check out the details of the benefit on our website here.

Have a HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!

 Sincerely, 

Your family at The SHAW Center for Dental Excellence

HOLIDAY SAVINGS FROM US TO YOU!

* DECEMBER SPECIALS * 

   

   We are pleased to offer our patients several great December Holiday Specials!  Treat yourself to looking your very best or purchase a gift certificate for a loved one!

Dreaming of a White Christmas? Start by Getting Whiter Teeth! 

---$100 off Custom Whitening Trays--- 

                                                                

Avoid Holiday Lines!

 ---$25 off Botox PLUS $25 rebate*---  

Lips for the Mistletoe!

 ---$50 off Juvederm PLUS $25 rebate*---

1111 Lincoln Road Suite 740

Miami Beach, FL 33139

(305) 532-5044 

 www.TheShawDentalCenter.com 

"LIKE" us on Facebook and we'll donate the proceeds to a great cause!

We've been supporting Operation Smile with personal donations for years...now we'd like to invite you and your friends to be a part of the impact.

We will donate $1 to Operation Smile for every "LIKE" that we receive on our Facebook page. "LIKE" us and have your friends/family/co-workers "LIKE" us and let's see how many lives we can affect together through Operation Smile. 

Check out our website to learn more...
http://www.theshawdentalcenter.com/OperationSmile.aspx

 

 

Dr. Tracy C. Shaw Creates Youthful Smiles with Botox® and Dermal Fillers at the Highly Acclaimed Shaw Center for Dental Excellence in Miami Beach, Florida

 

The Shaw Center for Dental Excellence jumps to the forefront of dentistry, integrating the Art of Botox® and Dermal Fillers with their cosmetic dental practice--now offering patients total facial esthetics. Known to offer the finest in dental treatment, Dr. Tracy C. Shaw of The Shaw Center has now expanded that foundation to include facial enhancements with Botox® and Juvederm®.
One in six dentists now offer Botox and dermal fillers, and that number is growing rapidly. "Dentists are the only healthcare professionals who can practice total facial esthetics because they are the only ones who, in addition to being able to perform Botox and dermal fillers, can actually treat the teeth," according to The American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Dr. Shaw is highly trained and skilled in the art and science of Botox and dermal fillers after having completed extensive training with top specialists in the field of facial cosmetic enhancements.

“A beautiful smile consists of so much more than just the teeth and gums--it includes the fine lines and wrinkles on the lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds and chin. A confident smile will light up the eyes and entire upper third of the face, too. It’s all of that together that makes a beautiful smile and a radiant face. It is a great feeling to be able to provide my patients with such a broad range of state-of-the-art treatments, ranging from cosmetic dentistry and dental implants to Botox and facial fillers. It is the ultimate gratification for me to see their excitement at the end of their treatment," says Dr. Shaw.

Patients of The Shaw Center for Dental Excellence can now enjoy the convenience and comfort of having facial cosmetic enhancements at their regular dental visits. Dr. Shaw is pleased to offer free esthetic consultations for those who are interested in learning about their treatment options.

Dr. Tracy C. Shaw is available at The Shaw Center for Dental Excellence Monday through Friday, as well as evenings and weekends for dental emergencies.

To learn more about the new addition of Botox and dermal fillers at The Shaw Center for Dental Excellence or to make an appointment, please visit http://www.theshawdentalcenter.com or call (305) 532-5044.

Cosmetic Dentistry

A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of a face. With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. You now have choices that can help you smile with confidence.

Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Talk to your dentist about the options most suitable for you, what your expectations are and the dental fees involved. Some options are:

• Tooth whitening (bleaching) brightens teeth that are discolored or stained. Bleaching may be done completely in the dental office or the dentist may dispense a system for you to use at home.
• Bonding can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between them. With bonding, tooth-colored materials are applied, or bonded, to the tooth surface.
• Enamel shaping involves modifying teeth to improve their appearance by removing or contouring enamel. The process, which often is combined with bonding, usually is quick and comfortable and the results can be seen immediately.
• Veneers are thin custom-made shells designed to cover the front side of teeth. Made of tooth-colored materials, veneers are used to treat spaces between teeth and teeth that are chipped or worn, permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked.
• Braces are not just for kids. Orthodontics may be needed if teeth are crooked, crowded or do not meet properly. If your dentist thinks you should see a specialist for treatment, he or she will refer you to an orthodontist.

For more information visit www.ada.org

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.theshawdentalcenter.com or you can make an appointment by calling our office at (305) 532-5044. Please don't hesitate to contact our staff if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, tooth whitening, facial cosmetics or dental implants.

The Shaw Center for Dental Excellence

Bruce M. Shaw, D.D.S., Mauricio C. Tijerino D.M.D., Tracy C. Shaw D.M.D.

1111 Lincoln Road Suite 740

 Miami Beach, FL 33139

 Phone: 305-532-5044

info@theshawdentalcenter.com