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Remedy Dentistry: Where Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry Meets Facial Esthetics
At Remedy Dentistry, we believe a beautiful smile is about far more than straight, white teeth. Every smile influences facial balance, confidence, and the way you are perceived by others. Our philosophy combines cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, facial esthetics, digital technology, and minimally invasive treatment planning to create smiles that look naturally beautiful while supporting long-term oral health.
Located in Staten Island, New York, Remedy Dentistry provides comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dental care for patients throughout Staten Island, Brooklyn, New York City, Bayonne, New Jersey, Red Bank, New Jersey, Monmouth County, and Northern and Central New Jersey. Many of our patients travel specifically for our personalized smile design process and commitment to exceptional esthetic outcomes.
Our Philosophy
Every patient has a unique face, smile, personality, and vision.
Rather than creating identical "Hollywood smiles," we design smiles that harmonize with your facial proportions, lip posture, skin tone, age, personality, and goals.
Our philosophy centers around preserving healthy tooth structure whenever possible while using the latest technology and premium ceramic materials to create natural-looking results that can last for decades with proper care.
We believe that exceptional cosmetic dentistry should:
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Look beautiful but never fake
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Preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible
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Improve facial harmony—not just the teeth
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Function comfortably for everyday life
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Age naturally with your face
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Be customized specifically for you
Smile Design That Begins With Your Face
Most people believe cosmetic dentistry is simply choosing whiter teeth.
In reality, the smile is one of the most important features of the entire face.
At Remedy Dentistry, every smile is designed by evaluating:
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Facial proportions
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Smile width
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Tooth display
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Lip support
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Tooth length
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Tooth width
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Midline
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Gum symmetry
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Bite relationship
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Speech
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Facial profile
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Jaw position
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Existing tooth wear
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Muscle balance
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Age-related changes
This comprehensive evaluation allows us to create smiles that appear naturally youthful rather than overly artificial.
Cosmetic Dentistry Is About More Than Teeth
Your front teeth act as an internal framework that supports the lips and lower face.
When teeth become:
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worn
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shortened
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crowded
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positioned too far inward
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chipped
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discolored
the entire face may appear older.
Common changes include:
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thinner lips
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less tooth display
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longer appearance between the nose and upper lip
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deeper smile lines
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collapsed facial support
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narrower smile
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darker smile appearance
By restoring the proper length, width, inclination, and position of the teeth, cosmetic dentistry can dramatically improve facial harmony while maintaining a natural appearance.
Our Comprehensive Smile Design Process
Every smile makeover follows a carefully planned sequence rather than beginning treatment immediately.
1. Consultation
We begin by learning:
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What you love about your smile
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What you would like to change
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Your long-term goals
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Your lifestyle
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Previous dental experiences
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Budget considerations
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Timeline
This conversation helps us create treatment that fits your individual goals.
2. Comprehensive Records
Accurate diagnosis requires detailed information.
Your records may include:
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Digital photography
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Digital x-rays
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Intraoral scanning
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Bite analysis
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Facial analysis
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Smile videos
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Digital impressions
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Shade evaluation
These records allow precise planning before any treatment begins.
3. Digital Smile Design
Using advanced digital technology, we evaluate how your proposed smile will relate to:
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your face
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lips
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smile
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profile
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proportions
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bite
Rather than guessing the final result, treatment is designed digitally before it is created.
4. Smile Trial (Smile Test Drive)
One of the most valuable parts of our process is allowing patients to preview their future smile before the final porcelain is made.
Temporary prototypes can often allow you to:
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see your new smile
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evaluate the shape
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assess tooth length
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test speech
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determine comfort
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provide feedback
This collaborative process helps ensure the final restorations meet your expectations.
5. Master Ceramic Fabrication
Once every detail has been refined, your restorations are handcrafted using premium ceramics by highly skilled dental laboratory technicians.
Every restoration is customized for:
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translucency
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texture
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color
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brightness
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surface anatomy
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natural light reflection
The goal is to create teeth that appear naturally beautiful rather than obviously restored.
6. Final Delivery
After careful evaluation, your final restorations are bonded using precise adhesive techniques designed for exceptional strength and longevity.
The final smile is checked for:
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bite
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function
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esthetics
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comfort
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speech
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gum health
Services We Provide
Porcelain Veneers
Ultra-thin handcrafted porcelain veneers can improve:
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Color
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Shape
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Size
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Symmetry
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Chipped teeth
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Worn teeth
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Small gaps
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Minor crowding
Our minimally invasive philosophy preserves healthy enamel whenever possible.
Smile Makeovers
A smile makeover combines multiple cosmetic procedures into one comprehensive treatment plan to achieve your desired smile.
Treatment may include:
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Veneers
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Whitening
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Invisalign
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Bonding
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Gum contouring
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Dental implants
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Crowns
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Full mouth rehabilitation
Invisalign®
Clear aligners can straighten teeth while preserving natural tooth structure.
Many patients complete orthodontic treatment before veneers to reduce the amount of porcelain needed.
This conservative approach often produces healthier, longer-lasting results.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening safely removes years of staining caused by:
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Coffee
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Tea
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Wine
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Tobacco
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Aging
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Foods
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Certain medications
Whitening can often be completed before other cosmetic procedures for optimal shade matching.
Composite Bonding
Composite bonding provides a conservative solution for:
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Small chips
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Gaps
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Irregular edges
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Minor reshaping
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Small discolorations
Many procedures require little or no removal of natural tooth structure.
Dental Implants
Dental implants replace missing teeth while preserving bone and restoring natural appearance and function.
Implants can also play an important role in comprehensive smile makeovers.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
When extensive wear, fractures, missing teeth, or bite problems exist, a full mouth reconstruction restores:
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Function
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Comfort
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Appearance
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Bite stability
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Facial support
Treatment is customized to each patient's needs.
Advanced Technology
Modern dentistry allows treatment to be more comfortable, accurate, and predictable than ever before.
Our technology may include:
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Digital intraoral scanning
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High-resolution photography
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Digital smile design
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Computer-guided treatment planning
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High-quality ceramic materials
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Modern adhesive dentistry
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Digital communication with master ceramists
These technologies improve precision while enhancing the patient experience.
A Conservative Approach
One of the core principles at Remedy Dentistry is preserving healthy tooth structure whenever possible.
Not every patient needs veneers.
Sometimes the best solution may be:
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Invisalign
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Teeth whitening
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Composite bonding
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Enamel reshaping
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Replacement of old restorations
Our goal is to recommend the least invasive treatment capable of achieving an outstanding result.
Facial Esthetics and the Smile
The relationship between the teeth and the face is often overlooked.
Proper tooth position can influence:
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Lip support
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Smile fullness
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Facial balance
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Tooth display
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Smile width
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Facial proportions
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Overall appearance
While cosmetic dentistry cannot stop aging, restoring proper tooth proportions can create a more youthful and harmonious smile.
Why Patients Choose Remedy Dentistry
Patients choose Remedy Dentistry because of our commitment to personalized care, advanced technology, and exceptional cosmetic results.
Our approach focuses on:
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Comprehensive planning
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Conservative treatment philosophy
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Digital smile design
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Highly customized care
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Premium ceramic restorations
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Attention to facial esthetics
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Honest recommendations
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Long-term oral health
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Comfortable patient experience
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Natural-looking results
We believe every patient deserves a smile that feels authentic, functions comfortably, and complements their unique facial features.
Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. They are commonly used to correct teeth that are discolored, chipped, worn down, misaligned, or have gaps between them.
During the consultation, Dr. Balaes will discuss your goals and explain what is possible with your porcelain veneers. We will discuss digital smile design and explain the process. If you are interested in proceeding with a smile design, we will take digital impressions and two photos. At that point, we will schedule an appointment to review your dream smile and show you the design!
Think of the smile design process as a blueprint for a house. We can make changes to the shape, length, and color of the teeth with porcelain veneers. This is an opportunity to plan ahead so that you can achieve the outcome you desire. After all, it takes a lot of work, money, and time to create the porcelain veneers, and we want to make sure you are happy in the end! That's why our digital smile design process is predictable, as it helps our patients visualize the end goal.
Once the design process is complete, we can show you the smile as a trial smile. This is when you get to "try on" the smile before we perform any procedures regarding your actual teeth. It helps our patients visualize the outcome and ensure that they enjoy their smile! We use photos to show you what it will look like before following through with any procedures.
After this step is completed, we can schedule an appointment for your first procedure.
Click here to learn more about our 1) no prep, no shave porcelain veneers and our 2) minimally invasive porcelain veneers.
See What's Possible!
We understand that you may have questions, and are here to help! Schedule a consultation with Dr. Balaes to review the endless possibilities that await. Contact us; we would love to help!







