Business Details
12 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Virginia Beach Dentist for Comprehensive Dental Care
Ideal Smiles Dentistry has been serving the Virginia Beach community since 2008, providing comprehensive dental care with a focus on patient comfort and advanced technology. Our practice combines expertise with compassionate care to address both general and specialized dental needs. We offer a full range of services including preventive care, restorative treatments, and cosmetic enhancements to help patients achieve optimal oral health. Our team prioritizes personalized attention, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. With flexible scheduling options and emergency care availability, we strive to accommodate patients' diverse needs. Our commitment to ongoing education ensures we remain at the forefront of dental advancements while maintaining the highest professional standards. We serve families across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and exceptional care.
Services
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Orthodontics
Emergency Care
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Root Canals
Dental Crowns
Served areas
- Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk
Details
- Year established: 2014
- Employees: 5
Highlights and features
- Family, Restorative & Children Dentistry
- Extractions
- Root Canals
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Adult Braces
- Invisalign Clear Braces
- Six Month Smiles
Associations and certifications
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Virginia Dental Association
- Tidewater Dental Association
What people say
Best dentist experience
Gentle and patient
Amazing emergency care
Family-friendly atmosphere
Professional and caring
Services
General Dentistry
Our comprehensive general dentistry services focus on preventive care and maintaining optimal oral health. We provide thorough examinations, professional cleanings, and early detection of potential issues. Our team emphasizes patient education about proper home care techniques and dietary habits that impact dental health. Using digital X-ray technology and advanced diagnostic tools, we ensure accurate assessments while minimizing radiation exposure. Regular check-ups help prevent complications and maintain long-term dental wellness for patients of all ages.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Transform your smile with our cosmetic dentistry solutions designed to address aesthetic concerns. We offer teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and bonding treatments to improve tooth color, shape, and alignment. Our experienced team creates customized treatment plans to achieve natural-looking results that enhance facial aesthetics. We combine artistic skill with technical expertise to deliver smiles that boost confidence and self-esteem while maintaining functional integrity.
Orthodontic Treatment
We provide modern orthodontic solutions including Invisalign clear aligners and Six Month Smiles systems. These treatments correct misalignment issues discreetly and efficiently compared to traditional braces. Our specialists develop personalized plans to address crowding, spacing, and bite issues. We focus on achieving optimal alignment for improved oral function and aesthetic appeal while ensuring patient comfort throughout the treatment process.
Emergency Dental Care
Our emergency dental services address acute oral health crises with prompt, compassionate care. We treat severe toothaches, broken teeth, and dental trauma using advanced pain management techniques. Same-day appointments ensure timely intervention to prevent complications. Our team provides immediate stabilization followed by comprehensive treatment planning to restore dental health and alleviate discomfort effectively.
Dental Implants
We offer durable dental implant solutions for replacing missing teeth with natural-looking, functional results. Our process includes surgical placement of titanium posts and custom restoration fabrication. Implants preserve jawbone structure and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. We utilize 3D imaging technology for precise planning and placement, ensuring long-term success and integration with surrounding oral structures.
People
Dr. Shabana Zahir
Dentist
Dr. Shabana Zahir graduated with honors from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She has practiced general dentistry in Hampton Roads since 2008, focusing on comprehensive modern dental care. Her approach emphasizes patient comfort and long-term oral health maintenance.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide general dentistry, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, emergency care, and restorative services including implants and dentures.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, and Tricare. Contact us for specific provider details.
Are emergency appointments available?
Yes, we offer same-day emergency appointments for dental trauma, severe pain, or urgent oral health concerns.
What payment options exist?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and offer financing options for extensive treatments. Insurance claims are filed electronically.
Do you treat children?
Yes, we welcome patients of all ages and provide pediatric dental care with a gentle, educational approach.
What technology do you use?
Our practice features digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and modern sterilization systems for enhanced diagnostics and patient safety.
Reviews (2)
Karen Brown
Feb 01, 2026
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I love Dr Brutten! With her I had the best dental experience I've ever had! My situation wasn't easy, but she made it seem easy. She took extremely good care of me! Ideal Smiles also has an amazing staff, such kind people. This is my first experience with them and it definitely won't be my last.
Diane Harper
Dec 16, 2025
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Ideal smile is great came on to have all teeth extracted was scared to death after nurse told me no gas and don't put u to sleep that's what i got in the past . Had to prepare myself they rub some numbing medicine on my gums let it set a few minutes then injected some medicine i felt nothing next thing all teeth was out and i felt nothing but stupid because i was scared for nothing. Iam 65 years old and recommend Ideals smile