The beauty of a smile
In fashion, when the word “beauty” is mentioned, many things come to mind. Beauty is found in the latest de s ig ne r pie ce s of clothes, bags and shoes. It is visible in the captivating aura of a famous celebrity or a top model. Beauty is also present in the advancements in skincare, most importantly cosmetics.
Beauty has always taken a premium from the ancient Egyptian civilization to the era of “nowness.” Time has witnessed to the evolution of beauty’s purpose — from rituals to royalty, medicine to physiological enhancement, from necessity to lifestyle. Today, cosmetics for both men and women has taken the concept of beauty to the next level.
Modern technology has practically covered every part of the universal canvas: the face. Season after season as fashion forecasts and trends unfold, a whole range of products such as lipstick, eye shadow, foundations and concealers arises, adding to the endless pursuit of beauty in perfection.
The teeth remain to be an important part of the canvas. One’s set of pearly whites is as important as any part of the face. In recent years, the progressive movement in dental cosmetics has fashioned its way beyond the basic hygiene or necessity into style relevance. No matter how much color, gloss, cover or shine you put on your face, the look will never be complete without beautiful teeth. In the US, there is almost a cultural obsession in having those shiny sparkling whites. After all, one can never be fully dressed without a smile.
In the Philippines, the Center for Advanced Dentistry (CAD) is at the forefront of bringing to the local market a consciousness to look after this overshadowed and neglected part of beauty. The clinic — led by Doctors Carlito Librando, Nelda Valencia Eufemio and Mia Rosette Valencia Angeles — offers the latest updated research information, supreme quality materials and top- of-the-line equipment in dental technology. The clinic pioneered the use of the revolutionary wand plus (modern anesthesia applicator). Its premium services include dental implants, teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, gum re-contouring, orthodontics, general dentistry and Invisalign treatment (invisible braces).
Eufemio says, “A gorgeous smile will never go out of fashion.”
Modern times have revolutionized and fashioned dental cosmetics as a way of life. One can compare it to having a regular visit to the dermatologist, salon or spa/wellness center. Librando says, “Gone are the days when a visit to the dentist happens once or twice year. Today, visiting he dentist happens every three months or less for touch and clean ups, whitening, etc. You don’t come only when you have a toothache.”
Understanding the essence of beauty goes beyond skin deep. The clinic reeducates the market with a forward mindset that debunks age- old psychological issues like “fear of the dentist” and the “pain” associated with seeing a dentist. At CAD, the experts provide equal special attention to everyone and are hands on in doing any procedure. Driven by their passion and sincerity in putting a smile on everyone’s face, they have become one of the city’s unspoken buzzwords and have gained a cult following. The clinic’s endorsers include Luis Manzano, Georgina Wilson, Isabelle Daza, Heart Evangelista, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Grace Lee, Pocholo Barretto, Sam YG, Suzi Abrera, Karen Pamintuan, Joey Mead, Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, Anton del Rosario, Fabio Ide, Sam Ajdani, Vanessa Matsunaga and Binibining Pilipinas beauties Pia Wurtzbach and Bianca Guidotti.
Valles says that at CAD, they take care of their patients the way they take care of their friends. And often, their patients become their good friends.
In this age of practicality, there’s a general misconception that cosmetic dental treatments cost an arm and a leg. The clinic makes sure to come up with a variety of packages specific to one’s needs. Furthermore, reasonable alternatives are given to those with limited resources. Valles says, “It’s not about the money, we just want people to be happy.”
Eufemio adds, “Practice is all about giving back and paying forward. God didn’t give us our talent with a condition or a price.”
The world of fashion and beauty celebrates individuality in the advent of cosmetic dentistry. Paving the way for change, the CAD clinic is locally revolutionizing a breakthrough as it continues to advocate an optimistic way of achieving beauty — a set of teeth at a time.
Librando notes, “To see a patient flashing a radiant smile is spiritually fulfilling for us.”
Now, that’s the beauty of a smile. (Center for Advanced Dentistry is located at G/F, The Infinity Tower, 26th St. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For more information,
call 478-9275, 0917- 8120625 and 211-2426.)