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Dr. Irene Grafman

Cosmetic Dentist

Phone212.532.5377

Websitesmilehealthspa.com

Address

120 East 36th Street, Suite 1F, New York, NY, 10016Map View

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Dr. Grafman's 'Signature Smile' is designed to be beautiful, functional, healthy and life changing!

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Philosophy

Drawing on a holistic approach to smile care, Dr. Irene Grafman aims to create beautiful, healthy smiles that also make patients look younger. “The transformation begins with a great night’s sleep,” says Dr. Grafman. “When you are well-rested, not only do you slow down the aging process, but you can also positively affect your weight, energy, health and stress levels. The other important step in the transformation is putting your smile into its natural and most comfortable position. I take all factors into account to create healthy, beautiful smiles.” Her healthdriven approach is what draws clients to her practice. “A lot of my patients are not comfortable drilling down healthy teeth,” she adds. “To restore their smile without removing any tooth structure, I painlessly reshape and design a dream smile with bonding. This procedure has changed many of my patients’ lives.”

About My Practice

How do you help patients enjoy their dental experience?: We truly value our patients and enjoy building relationships with them. We want them to feel confident in us and enjoy coming to our office. Incorporating all the newest technologies allows our patients to be comfortable from the moment they arrive to the time they walk out with their healthy smile.
What obstacles get in the way of optimal oral health?: Teeth are negatively affected by three diseases: cavities, gum disease and occlusal (bite) disease. Most of us know the symptoms of the first and second, but occlusal disease is not so obvious. Wear, sensitivity, cracks, loose teeth, broken restorations, sore muscles, painful and clicking joints and headaches may be the effects of occlusal disease. Ignoring these problems could impact the longevity of your teeth.
What is the philosophy you practice by?: I believe a healthy smile equals a beautiful smile. However, what people don't realize is that requesting cosmetic dentistry without regard to the overall bite and function of the smile is asking for failure. My patients appreciate how great dentistry can impact their appearance, health and self-esteem.
What one lifestyle change could most benefit our health?: Prevention. Anything from tooth sensitivity to heart disease should be treated right away. Our health is a gift. The best way to enjoy it is through early intervention.
How do you help your patients go from good to great?: Many young people may experience discomforts that do not affect them that much; however, the underlying problems are still there. They go on with their lives feeling “good enough” and accept that their discomforts are the norm; therefore they don’t seek the necessary treatment. The fact is, those problems don’t have to be the norm. You don’t know how bad you feel until you actually experience what it’s like to really feel great. My goal is to help my patients feel great again and regain their health and beautiful smile.
How do you go about providing an individualized approach?: The focus of our practice is on patient-centered care. By listening to our patients and learning their stories, I bring them into the discovery process and tailor treatments that address their unique needs.

Education

Degree

DDSNew York University School of Dentistry, NY

Credentials

Affiliation

Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Association
Dawson Institute
New York County Dental Society
Peninsula Hospital Dental Society
The Pankey Institute

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HOW MY PROFESSION HAS EVOLVED

It continues to grow with the integration of new technology

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME

Caring, happy, inquisitive

CELEB PHOTOS MY PATIENTS MOST OFTEN BRING IN

Angelina Jolie and Julia Roberts

WHAT SETS MY PRACTICE APART

I treat every patient with the knowledge and quality of care and that I would expect for myself

CAREER-DEFINING PROCEDURE

I want patients to feel comfortable and confident without sacrificing healthy tooth structure. That’s why I perfected my Cosmetic Bonding, which requires no healthy tooth removal to achieve beautiful, “better than veneers” results

HOW I MAKE THE BEST FIRST IMPRESSION

With a genuine smile followed by really listening to the person

MY HAPPIEST PROFESSIONAL MOMENT

When I realized dentistry is more than fillings and crowns, and that I could improve and transform people’s lives

THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT MY FIELD

When patients think that the problems they have are genetic and they have to live with them

MY MOTTO

Life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself

WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY PROFESSION

I love finding new, out-of-the-box ways to not just make my patients’ teeth better, but also improve their overall well-being

What makes your practice unique?

We don’t just treat the teeth, we treat the whole person using innovative approaches that improve our patients’ beauty and their overall well-being.