Cosmetic Dentistry in Manhattan, NYC
Transform your smile with Manhattan’s leading cosmetic dentist. We blend artistry with advanced dental technology to create personalized, natural-looking smile makeovers that boost your confidence and enhance your overall health.
Your Journey to a Radiant Smile Begins Here
When it comes to transforming your smile in the heart of New York City, SmileWorks NYC stands as Manhattan’s premier destination for exceptional cosmetic dentistry. Led by Dr. Jin Sup Shin, our practice combines artistic vision with advanced dental technology to create stunning, natural-looking smile transformations.
Whether you’re seeking subtle enhancements or a complete smile makeover, our personalized approach ensures results that complement your unique facial features while reflecting your personal aesthetic goals.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry encompasses a range of specialized dental procedures designed to enhance the appearance of your smile. Unlike general dentistry that primarily focuses on oral health and function, cosmetic dental treatments address aesthetic concerns like tooth discoloration, misalignment, gaps, chips, and other imperfections that may affect your smile’s appearance.
At SmileWorks NYC, we view cosmetic dentistry as both an art and science. Dr. Shin carefully blends technical precision with an artistic eye to create balanced, harmonious smiles that look naturally beautiful. Our approach is comprehensive—we consider your facial proportions, skin tone, lip line, and even your personality when designing your smile transformation.
Modern cosmetic dentistry offers solutions that are more comfortable, natural-looking, and longer-lasting than ever before. From minimally invasive treatments like professional whitening to more comprehensive options like porcelain veneers or dental implants, today’s techniques allow us to preserve more of your natural tooth structure while achieving remarkable aesthetic improvements.
Your smile makes a powerful first impression. Let our cosmetic dentistry expertise help you achieve the confident, radiant smile you deserve.
Our Cosmetic Dentistry Services
At SmileWorks NYC, we offer a comprehensive range of cosmetic dental services tailored to address your specific concerns and aesthetic goals. Each treatment is performed with meticulous attention to detail in our state-of-the-art Midtown East facility.
Porcelain veneers represent the pinnacle of cosmetic dentistry, offering dramatic smile transformations with minimal tooth alteration. These ultra-thin, custom-crafted porcelain shells are bonded to the front surface of your teeth to instantly correct issues like discoloration, chips, gaps, and minor misalignment. Dr. Shin’s expertise in veneer placement ensures natural-looking results that enhance your smile while complementing your facial features.
Our professional teeth whitening services deliver dramatically brighter smiles that simply can’t be achieved with over-the-counter products. We offer both in-office and take-home whitening options to accommodate your preferences and lifestyle. Our in-office treatments can lighten your teeth by several shades in just one visit, while our custom take-home kits provide gradual whitening on your schedule.
As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Shin specializes in Invisalign clear aligner therapy—the sophisticated alternative to traditional braces. These custom-designed, virtually invisible aligners gradually shift your teeth into proper alignment, addressing overcrowding, gaps, and bite issues. The clear aligners are removable for eating and cleaning, making them ideal for adult professionals and anyone seeking a discreet orthodontic solution.
A gummy smile occurs when excessive gum tissue is visible when you smile, creating an unbalanced appearance between your teeth and gums. At SmileWorks NYC, we offer several advanced techniques to correct this common cosmetic concern. Using precise laser technology, Dr. Shin can gently reshape and contour your gum line, revealing more of your natural tooth structure and creating ideal proportions.
Meet Dr. Jin Sup Shin and Our Expert Team
At the heart of SmileWorks Dentistry & Orthodontics is Dr. Jin Sup Shin, DDS—a board-certified orthodontist whose precision and expertise have transformed countless smiles throughout Manhattan.
Dr. Shin’s approach combines scientific rigor with an understanding of facial aesthetics and proportion. As an adjunct assistant clinical professor at NYU’s Department of Orthodontics, she remains at the forefront of orthodontic innovations. This academic foundation enhances her patient care, where she implements the latest evidence-based approaches to orthodontic treatments including braces and Invisalign.
What truly sets Dr. Shin apart is her philosophy of treating each patient like family. She takes time to understand patients’ concerns and goals, creating personalized treatment plans that deliver exceptional results at her Midtown East practice.
Your smile makes a powerful first impression. Let our cosmetic dentistry expertise help you achieve the confident, radiant smile you deserve.
What Are The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry?
Enhanced Confidence and Self-Esteem
The psychological impact of an improved smile cannot be overstated. Many of our patients report significant boosts in confidence after cosmetic dental treatments. This newfound self-assurance often extends beyond social situations into professional endeavors, with patients feeling more comfortable in job interviews, presentations, and everyday interactions. When you’re no longer self-conscious about your smile, you’re free to express yourself authentically in every aspect of life.
Improved Oral Function
While aesthetics drive most cosmetic dental procedures, many treatments simultaneously improve oral function. Straightening misaligned teeth with Invisalign not only creates a more attractive smile but also improves bite function and reduces uneven wear. Similarly, replacing missing teeth with dental implants restores both appearance and chewing ability. Even treatments like porcelain veneers can strengthen compromised teeth while enhancing their appearance, creating a smile that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Youthful Appearance
Your smile plays a crucial role in facial aesthetics and perceived age. Worn, discolored, or missing teeth can add years to your appearance, while a bright, properly aligned smile creates a more youthful impression. Cosmetic procedures like whitening counteract the natural yellowing that occurs with age, while treatments that address tooth wear can restore facial proportions and reduce wrinkles around the mouth. Many patients find that comprehensive smile makeovers provide results comparable to facial cosmetic procedures, but with the added benefit of improved oral health.
Long-Term Oral Health
Many cosmetic procedures contribute to improved long-term oral health. Straighter teeth are easier to clean, reducing the risk of decay and gum disease. Replacing missing teeth prevents the bone loss and shifting that occurs when gaps remain unfilled. Even whitening treatments can motivate better oral hygiene, as patients often become more committed to maintaining their investment in their smile. At SmileWorks NYC, we design cosmetic treatments that not only look beautiful but support lasting oral health.
Your smile makes a powerful first impression. Let our cosmetic dentistry expertise help you achieve the confident, radiant smile you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment timelines for cosmetic dentistry vary widely depending on the procedures involved. Simple treatments like professional whitening can be completed in a single one-hour visit, while dental bonding typically requires 30-60 minutes per tooth. Porcelain veneers usually involve two appointments spread over 2-3 weeks—one for preparation and impressions, and another for placement of the final veneers. More comprehensive treatments like Invisalign generally take 6-18 months, depending on the complexity of your case.
At SmileWorks NYC, we understand that Manhattan’s busy professionals value efficiency, which is why we offer accelerated treatment options when appropriate and combine procedures when possible to minimize office visits. During your consultation, Dr. Shin will provide a detailed timeline specific to your treatment plan.
Maintaining your cosmetic dental investment requires proper care, but most treatments don’t demand extraordinary measures beyond good oral hygiene. For all cosmetic work, we recommend:
Brushing twice daily with a non-abrasive toothpaste
Flossing daily, using techniques appropriate for your specific restorations
Attending regular professional cleanings and check-ups
Using a nightguard if you have grinding or clenching habits
Avoiding tobacco products and limiting stain-causing foods and beverages
Different treatments have specific maintenance considerations: whitening results may require occasional touch-ups, veneers and bonding benefit from avoiding excessive force when biting, and Invisalign results need to be maintained with retainers. During your treatment, we’ll provide detailed care instructions specific to your procedures, and our team is always available to answer maintenance questions as they arise.
Modern cosmetic dentistry emphasizes patient comfort, with techniques and technologies designed to minimize discomfort during and after procedures. Many treatments like professional whitening and digital scanning for Invisalign are completely painless. For procedures requiring local anesthesia, such as veneer preparation, we use gentle techniques and topical anesthetics before injections to ensure comfort.
Dr. Shin’s gentle approach and attention to detail help reduce post-procedure sensitivity, and we provide specific recommendations for managing any temporary discomfort that might occur. For patients with dental anxiety or those undergoing longer procedures, we offer sedation options ranging from mild nitrous oxide to deeper sedation that creates a relaxed, dream-like state during treatment. Our patients frequently comment that their procedures were much more comfortable than anticipated.
Choose SmileWorks for Your Cosmetic Dental Care
At SmileWorks NYC, exceptional cosmetic dentistry blends technical precision with artistic vision. Dr. Jin Sup Shin treats each smile transformation as a unique creative process, harmonizing tooth proportions, color gradations, and gum contours while adhering to scientific principles.
We consider how dental changes affect your entire facial aesthetics, speech patterns, and long-term function—ensuring enhancements contribute positively to both appearance and wellbeing.
Whether you desire subtle refinements or dramatic transformations, experience the difference our artistic approach makes. In Manhattan, where image and confidence matter, SmileWorks NYC helps you put your best face forward.
Contact our Midtown East Manhattan office today at (646) 722-1177 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Jin Sup Shin and take the first step toward your dream smile.
Visit Us
We’re conveniently located in Midtown East, Manhattan. Find us on the 8th floor of the Grand Central Professional Building. Plenty of nearby parking and public transportation options are available.
- 30 Central Park South Suite #11D New York, NY 10019
- 646-722-1177
- Tues-Fri 9am-6:30pm 1st, 3rd Saturdays 9am-2pm
