Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes Dental Wellness at Weston different from other dental practices in Weston, FL?
Dental Wellness at Weston is a boutique, low-volume practice where Dr. Gabriela Bozzuti, DDS, a Prosthodontist trained to restore and rebuild complete smiles, personally designs every treatment around your bite, your facial harmony and, when relevant, sleep-related concerns, so results look natural, feel comfortable and are built to last. Her prosthodontics degree and expertise in the treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea provides her with a comprehensive approach to patients’ needs.

• Specialty: Prosthodontics, with three additional years of accredited specialty training in restoring and replacing teeth

• Practice model: Low-volume by design; Dr. Bozzuti treats you at every visit

• Sleep credential: Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM)

• Teaching: Former Assistant Professor, Department of Post Graduate Prosthodontics, Nova Southeastern University

• Learn more: What a prosthodontist does – Snoring and Sleep Apnea treatment

Will I be pressured into treatment I don’t need at Dental Wellness at Weston?
No. At Dental Wellness at Weston, Dr. Bozzuti focuses on identifying the cause of a problem before recommending treatment, explains her reasoning at every step, and commits to no plan until you are ready.

• Diagnosis first: Your bite, existing dentistry and the underlying cause are assessed before options are discussed

• Conservative by default: For example, whitening or limited enamel reshaping, when appropriate, may be recommended instead of veneers, or tooth-colored bonding to repair a chipped tooth instead of a crown, when that serves you better

• Transparent reasoning: Each option is explained, including why it is or isn’t indicated for you

• Your timeline: No treatment plan is committed until you feel completely ready

Can Dental Wellness at Weston help if my previous dental work failed or never felt right?
Yes. Worn, broken or heavily restored mouths are the complex cases many practices refer out, and Dr. Bozzuti, the prosthodontist at Dental Wellness at Weston, leans into them with a complete plan before any treatment begins.

• Cases treated: Failing crowns or bridges, worn or broken teeth, bite problems and heavily restored mouths

• Planning: Bite, spacing, gum line and facial proportion are mapped before any tooth is prepared

• Staged treatment: Full-mouth reconstruction is completed in phases, each checked before the next begins

• Learn more: Our approach to full-mouth reconstruction

Does Dental Wellness at Weston place dental implants?
Dr. Bozzuti plans and restores dental implants restorations; a surgical specialist performs implant placement. When your treatment calls for implants, Dr. Bozzuti, the prosthodontist at Dental Wellness at Weston, plans the final result from the very beginning, coordinates implant placement with a trusted surgical specialist, and then places your final restoration herself.

• Planned from the final result: Your new tooth, bridge or denture is designed first, so each implant is positioned to support it

• Coordinated surgery: A surgical specialist places the implant following Dr. Bozzuti’s plan, and she stays in contact with them through healing

• Final restoration: Dr. Bozzuti places your implant crown, implant bridge, or complete or partial denture on implants

• One doctor overseeing your care: Dr. Bozzuti guides your treatment from the first consultation to the final result

What is the difference between a dental crown and a dental bridge at Dental Wellness at Weston?
Crowns are fitted over an existing tooth or implant (in case the tooth is missing or been extracted) while a Bridge replaces one or more missing teeth and is supported by natural teeth or dental implants. At Dental Wellness at Weston, Dr. Bozzuti weighs every option before recommending the one that best protects your bite and remaining teeth. We aim for a conservative-first approach.

• Decision factors: The health of the neighboring teeth, your bite, and the bone where a tooth is missing

• Planning: Each option is weighed for long-term stability before a recommendation is made

• Implant-supported bridges: A bridge can be supported by dental implants instead of natural teeth, leaving healthy neighboring teeth untouched

• Learn more: Crowns, bridges and full-mouth care from a prosthodontist

How do I know which cosmetic treatment is right for me at Dental Wellness at Weston?
Cosmetic care at Dental Wellness at Weston begins with a Smile Design Consultation, where Dr. Bozzuti evaluates your bite, gum line and facial proportions before recommending any treatment.

• Teeth whitening — often suited to discolored or dull teeth; no tooth preparation required

• Composite veneers / bonding — chips, small shape or size corrections; little or no natural tooth structure changed

• Porcelain veneers — shape, color and proportion of front teeth; usually some enamel removal, the amount varies

• Crowns — worn, broken or heavily filled teeth; more tooth structure changed, to restore strength and shape

• What’s evaluated: Bite, gum line, facial proportions and existing dentistry

• Outcome: You leave understanding which approach suits you and why

• Design and diagnostic phase: If a longer or more complex treatment is needed, you may need to do a design and diagnostic phase, where your result is planned and previewed as accurately as possible, before treatment begins

• Commitment: None until you are ready

• Learn more: Explore our cosmetic dentistry options

How does Dental Wellness at Weston keep cosmetic results from looking fake or overdone?
At Dental Wellness at Weston, Dr. Bozzuti’s philosophy is aesthetic restraint: results designed for your face, your age and your natural smile, so people notice that you look well, not that you’ve had dental work.

• Design factors: Tooth proportion, contour, translucency and texture, planned with your gum line, lips and bite

• Not a template: No uniform “Hollywood” smile

• Preview: When appropriate, the proposed result can be previewed before any tooth is prepared

• Learn more: Natural-looking veneers

Why does a cosmetic consultation at Dental Wellness at Weston include a bite evaluation?
How your teeth meet and move against each other matters when planning Cosmetic Dentistry. At Dental Wellness at Weston, Dr. Bozzuti evaluates your bite alongside your smile to help plan restorations that look natural and function comfortably.

• Risks of ignoring the bite: Unfavorable forces on teeth and restorations can contribute to chipping, wear or failure

• What’s assessed: How your teeth meet, how your jaw moves and how existing dentistry is holding up

• Goal: Cosmetic work that stays comfortable and stable over the long term

What teeth whitening does Dental Wellness at Weston offer, and what results can I expect?
Dental Wellness at Weston offers dentist-supervised at-home whitening. Dr. Bozzuti evaluates your teeth and existing restorations, recommends an appropriate whitening plan, and monitors your progress and comfort.

• Approach: At-home whitening, prescribed and supervised by Dr. Bozzuti

• Progressive treatment: Results build gradually, so your shade can be monitored and adjusted along the way

• Results: Natural teeth gradually lighten. The amount of whitening varies with your teeth and the cause of discoloration.

• Existing dental work: Crowns, veneers and fillings do not whiten, so treatment may create a shade difference between natural teeth and restorations.

• Learn more: Teeth whitening

Can a dentist in Weston, FL help with snoring or sleep apnea?
Yes. At Dental Wellness at Weston, Dr. Bozzuti, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, provides custom Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea when your physician indicates it and you are a viable candidate for that type of treatment.

• How it works: A custom device gently holds your lower jaw forward during sleep, helping keep your upper airway open

• Fitting: Dr. Bozzuti evaluates your viability as a candidate, recommends, fits and adjusts the appliance herself

• Coordination: Care is coordinated with your physician

• Learn more: Snoring and sleep apnea treatment

Do I need a sleep study or a physician’s referral before sleep apnea treatment at Dental Wellness at Weston?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is diagnosed through medical evaluation and sleep testing. You may contact us first for OSA screening and help coordinating that evaluation.

• Diagnosis: By a physician, which could include at home sleep test or laboratory polysomnography, interpreted within a medical evaluation

• Referrals received from: Pulmonologists, neurologists, ENT specialists and dentists

• Without a referral: Dr. Bozzuti screens for snoring and sleep apnea risk factors and works with your physician

• Treatment: Oral appliance therapy is provided when your physician indicates it

Can sleep apnea be treated without a CPAP machine in Weston, FL?
For many patients, yes. When a physician indicates it, oral appliance therapy at Dental Wellness at Weston is a mask-free treatment option for people who prefer an alternative, when clinically appropriate, or cannot tolerate CPAP or have stopped using it.

• Mask and hose: CPAP yes; oral appliance therapy no

• Machine and power source: CPAP yes; oral appliance therapy no

• What you wear: CPAP, a mask over the nose or mouth; oral appliance therapy, a custom appliance in the mouth

• Travel: The CPAP machine travels with you; an oral appliance fits in a small case

• Daily life: Quiet, easy to clean and convenient for travel

• Decision: Your physician and Dr. Bozzuti determine together whether it is right for you

• Suitability depends on your sleep apnea, oral health and treatment preferences. Follow-up sleep testing checks effectiveness, and regular visits monitor comfort and changes to your teeth or bite

• Effectiveness: CPAP generally controls obstructive breathing events more effectively, while an oral appliance may be an appropriate alternative depending on your condition and preferences.

What happens at my first visit to Dental Wellness at Weston?
Your first visit to Dental Wellness at Weston begins with a conversation about your goals and concerns, followed by a comprehensive dental exam with Dr. Bozzuti that includes your bite and, when relevant, sleep-related risk factors.

• Conversation: Your goals, concerns, and dental and medical history

• Exam: Comprehensive oral exam, bite evaluation, oral cancer screening and sleep apnea risk screening

• What to bring: Completed new patient forms, your dental insurance card if you have one, and a photo ID

• Forms: Download from our Patient Resources page

I feel anxious about dental visits. How will Dental Wellness at Weston make me comfortable?
At Dental Wellness at Weston, Dr. Bozzuti explains each step before it happens, appointments are never rushed, and your concerns are planned for before you arrive.

• Explanation: Every step is described before it begins

• Pace: Unhurried appointments with the doctor herself

• Setting: A treatment room filled with natural light, with a window view

• Tell us: Share your concerns when you book, and we will plan your visit around them

Does Dental Wellness at Weston offer dental care in Spanish?
Sí, hablamos español. Dental Wellness at Weston provides care in English and Spanish, and Dr. Bozzuti was born and raised in Argentina.

• Languages: English and Spanish

• Dr. Bozzuti’s background: Dental degree from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Phone: Call or text (954) 706-6440

Where is Dental Wellness at Weston located, and which areas does it serve?
Dental Wellness at Weston is at 2853 Executive Park Dr., Suite 203, Weston, FL 33331, and welcomes patients from across Broward County.

• Address: 2853 Executive Park Dr., Suite 203, Weston, FL 33331

• Nearby: Close to Weston Road and Royal Palm Boulevard, and to Exit 15 I-75

• Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Areas served: Weston, Davie, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Miramar, Southwest Ranches and Fort Lauderdale

• Phone: (954) 706-6440

Does Dental Wellness at Weston work with dental insurance?
Yes. Many patients at Dental Wellness at Weston have dental PPO plans, and our team works directly with many insurance companies, verifying benefits and filing your claims, to help you make the most of your coverage.

• PPO plans: Many of our patients use dental PPO plans, and we welcome yours

• Benefits verified: Before treatment, our team checks your plan’s coverage and estimates your benefits, based on information available from your insurance company.

• Claims filed for you: We submit your insurance claims directly to most insurance companies.

• Payment: Your insurance company pays the office directly or reimburses you, depending on the company and plan.

• No dental insurance: We will gladly discuss alternatives with you

• Every plan is different: Dental insurance can be complex, and coverage varies from one plan to the next. We can’t predict exactly how every plan will respond, but we will always do our best to help you. Call (954) 706-6440, and our team will gladly walk through your options with you

How is the investment for cosmetic or restorative treatment determined at Dental Wellness at Weston?
At Dental Wellness at Weston, every plan is personalized, so the investment depends on your goals, the condition of your teeth and the treatment that is truly indicated, and Dr. Bozzuti reviews it with you after your consultation.

• Depends on: Your goals, your teeth’ condition and the treatment indicated

• When you’ll know: After your consultation, with each option and its investment explained

• Financing: Treatment financing options available

• Payment: All major credit cards, cash and check

Is Dental Wellness at Weston accepting new patients, and how do I schedule a consultation?
Yes. Dental Wellness at Weston welcomes new patients in Weston, FL: call or text (954) 706-6440 or request an appointment online, and note that Dr. Bozzuti sees a selected number of new cosmetic patients each month so every case receives her full attention.

• Phone: Call or text (954) 706-6440

• Online: Request an appointment

• Consultations for: Veneers, Smile Makeovers, Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Implant Restorations, Full-Mouth Reconstruction, and Snoring and Sleep Apnea

• Lead clinician: Dr. Gabriela Bozzuti, DDS, Prosthodontist