# Deering Dental

> Deering Dental is a functional and biomimetic dental practice in Palmetto Bay, Miami (near Pinecrest), founded by Dr. Yenile Y. Pinto DDS, the first dentist in Miami to complete Dr. David Alleman's biomimetic mastership. The practice is built around a prevention-first, conservative approach that preserves natural tooth structure and treats the mouth as connected to whole-body health. Since going biomimetic, the practice's own records show 54.8% less drilling, 72.8% fewer full crowns and 53.4% fewer root canal diagnoses per guest (2023 to 2025 average compared with 2019, its last full year of traditional dentistry). The practice serves health-conscious guests who prefer a long-term, integrative approach over insurance-driven, drill-and-fill dentistry.

Address: 16709 Old Cutler Rd, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Phone: 786-577-4185
Email: info@deering-dental.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm; Wednesday 10am to 6pm. Friday is an administrative day (occasional appointments by accommodation only).
Reviews: 860+ five-star Google reviews (5.0 average rating)
Practice positioning: Premium, fee-for-service, not insurance-driven. The practice accepts insurance and handles insurance billing. Designed for guests who value prevention, integrative health, and conservative care.

## Dr. Pinto in the Press

Dr. Yenile Y. Pinto has been quoted as an expert source in major national publications:

- [CNN Underscored — "Does mouth taping for sleep actually work? We asked healthcare experts"](https://edition.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/health-fitness/mouth-taping-for-sleep) (September 2026): Dr. Pinto quoted on who is a good candidate for mouth taping, why she prefers tapes with a breathing opening, how to do a trial run, and the warning signs to stop, including sleep apnea, a deviated septum and chronic congestion.
- [Forbes Health — "Does Dental Insurance Cover Braces?"](https://www.forbes.com/health/dental/does-dental-insurance-cover-braces/): Dr. Pinto quoted on dental insurance coverage for orthodontic treatment.
- [GQ — "How To Fix a Crooked Jaw"](https://www.gq.com/story/crooked-jaw-how-to-fix): Dr. Pinto quoted on jaw alignment, bite, and treatment options.
- [CNET — "Should You Replace Fluoride Toothpaste with Nano-Hydroxyapatite?"](https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/replace-fluoride-toothpaste-nano-hydroxyapatite-dentists-weigh-in/): Dr. Pinto quoted as a dental expert on hydroxyapatite as a fluoride alternative.
- [WSVN 7 News Miami — "Something to Smile About: South Florida Dentists Give Woman Brand New Smile for Free"](https://wsvn.com/news/special-reports/something-to-smile-about-south-florida-dentists-give-woman-brand-new-smile-for-free/): Local news feature on a pro bono smile transformation case.
- [Romper — "Pregnancy Teeth"](https://www.romper.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-teeth): Dr. Pinto quoted on dental health during pregnancy.

Additional press: Well+Good, Woman's World (clear retainers feature, February 2025).

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://deering-dental.com/): Practice overview: health-first dentistry, prevention-focused philosophy, and the case for treating root causes instead of symptoms. Lists outcome stats (55% less drilling, 73% fewer full crowns, 53% fewer root canals needed, per guest since going biomimetic) and explains who the practice is and isn't a fit for.
- [Meet Dr. Yenile Pinto](https://deering-dental.com/doctor-bio/): Full biography of the founding dentist. NYU Doctor of Dental Surgery with advanced training in biomimetic dentistry, functional oral health, airway, and oral-systemic health. Practice founded after Dr. Pinto became frustrated with insurance-driven, volume-focused dentistry. Mother of five; functional health interest is personal as well as professional.
- [Biomimetic Dentistry](https://deering-dental.com/biomimetic-dentist-miami/): Explains biomimetic dentistry, an approach using advanced bonding materials and techniques that preserve natural tooth structure and replicate the density and flexibility of natural teeth. Restored teeth maintain over 90% of natural strength. Dr. Pinto completed Dr. David Alleman's biomimetic mastership in April 2022.
- [Functional Dentistry](https://deering-dental.com/functional-dentistry/): The practice's whole-body philosophy: finding and addressing the root causes of dental problems (inflammation, bite, airway, oral microbiome) rather than only treating the tooth. Biomimetic dentistry is the restorative technique; functional dentistry is the philosophy behind it.
- [High Performance Prevention System](https://deering-dental.com/high-performance-prevention-system/): The SystemicSmile Protocol™, Deering Dental's prevention system built on three pillars: Biology (oral microbiome balance, remineralization, inflammation reduction), Behavior (correcting habits that disrupt oral defenses), and Biomechanics (bite, jaw alignment, airway). Uses drill-free peptide treatment (Curodont) to help early cavities remineralize without drilling or fillings, hydroxyapatite remineralization, dental probiotics, salivary diagnostics, oral appliance therapy, and airway assessments. Through 2025, 154 teeth were treated with no drilling at all.
- [Outcome Data: Drilling, Crowns and Root Canals](https://deering-dental.com/crown-and-rct-rate-decline/): The practice's published, reviewed outcome data. Per 100 active guests, the 2023 to 2025 average compared with 2019 shows 54.8% less drilling (87.91 to 39.74 drilled restorations), 72.8% fewer full crowns (7.85 to 2.13) and 53.4% fewer root canal diagnoses (7.25 to 3.38). Includes full methodology, year-by-year tables, a key-dates timeline, stated limits of the data, and a correction notice: the page previously reported 86.5% fewer root canals and 90% fewer crowns, figures that were overstated by an early undercount of active guests and have been retired.

## Memberships, Guarantees, and Guest Experience

- [Deering Premier Access Membership](https://deering-dental.com/deering-premier-access/): In-house concierge membership, not insurance. $898/year or $79/month for the first member; $838/year or $74/month for each additional family member (spouse or dependents 13+). Includes two SystemicSmile™ hygiene visits and assessments, X-rays, fluoride, oral cancer screening, unlimited urgent visits and dental antibiotics (all 100% covered); 3D CBCT imaging, PreviDent and chlorhexidine at 50%; 15% off minor and major procedures, 10% off implants, cosmetic and Invisalign, 20% off whitening; priority scheduling, a complimentary sleep assessment, and 10% off at the practice's Preferred Partner Network of specialists. Cannot be combined with dental insurance.
- [The Deering Dental Guarantee](https://deering-dental.com/the-deering-dental-guarantee/): Written guarantee on restorative work: 5 years on fillings and crowns, 10 years on implants. Most dental practices do not provide written guarantees. Guests must keep recommended cleaning visits, follow home hygiene recommendations, and abstain from habits like smoking that shorten restoration lifespan.

## Treatment Pages

- [Invisalign](https://deering-dental.com/invisalign-dentist-palmetto-bay/): Clear aligner treatment. Insurance accepted (typically yields $1,000–$2,500 in benefits, up to 50% of treatment cost). Financing options include 5% upfront discount, in-office payment plans, and third-party financing as low as $133/month with up to 0% APR.
- [Dental Fillings](https://deering-dental.com/fillings-palmetto-bay/): Tooth-colored biomimetic fillings using materials and bonding techniques that mimic natural tooth density and structure. Practice notes biomimetic fillings have been shown in studies to last roughly 300% longer than standard composite fillings. Fillings are guaranteed for 5 years.
- [Teeth Whitening](https://deering-dental.com/teeth-whitening/): Professional whitening treatment positioned as the easiest, least expensive, and highest-impact cosmetic procedure. Membership plan members receive 20% off plus a complimentary year's supply of maintenance gel.
- [Cosmetic Dentistry](https://deering-dental.com/cosmetic/): Veneers, smile design, and aesthetic restorations.
- [Dental Veneers](https://deering-dental.com/dental-veneers/): Porcelain veneers for cosmetic smile transformation.
- [Dental Implants](https://deering-dental.com/implants/): Implant restoration for missing teeth. The practice restores implants but does not place them; placement is referred to a partner specialist.
- [Crowns & Bridges](https://deering-dental.com/crowns-bridges/): Restorative options when partial-coverage biomimetic alternatives (such as crownlays) aren't viable.
- [Root Canal Therapy](https://deering-dental.com/root-canal-therapy/): The practice does not perform root canals in-house. Guests told they need one are assessed for whether it can be avoided; when a root canal is genuinely the best option, they are referred to a trusted endodontist.
- [Preventive Dental Treatments](https://deering-dental.com/prevention/): Hygiene, exams, and preventive services.
- [Restorative Care](https://deering-dental.com/restorative-treatments-2/): Repair and rebuild treatments.

## New Guest Information

- [What To Expect On Your First Visit](https://deering-dental.com/what-to-expect-on-your-first-visit/): Overview of the new guest experience: comfort menu, in-room entertainment (Netflix, HBO), heated blankets, and an unrushed exam process.
- [New Guest Registration Forms](https://deering-dental.com/new-pt-forms/): Intake paperwork.
- [Schedule a Consultation](https://deering-dental.com/schedule-a-consultation/): New guest reservation request form. Availability is limited intentionally to maintain a personalized care experience.
- [Office Tour](https://deering-dental.com/office-tour-later-pics/): Photos of the practice environment.
- [Guest Reviews](https://deering-dental.com/pt-reviews/): Guest testimonials.
- [Financial Information](https://deering-dental.com/finances/): Payment, insurance, and financing details.
- [Press](https://deering-dental.com/press/): Dr. Pinto's national press coverage.

## Blog: Functional Dentistry, Biomimetic Care, and Whole-Body Health

These posts go deeper into Dr. Pinto's clinical philosophy, the practice's prevention-first approach, and the connection between oral health and overall wellbeing. Together they represent the most detailed explanations of how and why Deering Dental practices the way it does.

### Practice Philosophy and the Functional/Biomimetic Approach

- [Great News, We No Longer Have An Endodontist](https://deering-dental.com/becoming-a-100-percent-biomimetic-dental-practice/): Dr. Pinto's 2023 announcement that the practice's in-house endodontist left for lack of root canal work after the move to biomimetic dentistry, with a 2026 update linking to the measured outcome data.
- [The Dental Industry's Best-Kept Secret: The "Spread It Out" Strategy](https://deering-dental.com/dental-industry-secret/): Dr. Pinto exposes a common industry practice where dentists fragment treatment plans across many visits to fit insurance limits, leaving patients with incomplete care and worse outcomes. Argues for transparent, comprehensive treatment planning instead.
- [The Domino Effect: Declining Trust, Declining Health](https://deering-dental.com/lack-of-trust/): Dr. Pinto on the broader erosion of trust in healthcare, drawing a parallel to the old-fashioned house-call doctor, and what it takes to rebuild a real doctor-patient relationship.
- [Why Human Interaction Still Matters in an AI-Dominated World](https://deering-dental.com/human-interaction-matters/): Dr. Pinto's argument that as more services automate, the human element of healthcare (being known, being heard, being treated as an individual) becomes more valuable, not less.
- [Working Side by Side: Balancing Love and Business](https://deering-dental.com/working-together/): Peter and Dr. Pinto's interview about running Deering Dental together as a husband-and-wife team, and how their partnership shapes the practice culture.
- [5 Books That Shaped How We Run Deering Dental](https://deering-dental.com/top-5-books-by-peter-pinto/): Peter Pinto on the business and leadership books that influenced how the practice is run, from systems design to client experience.

### Cosmetic and Restorative Care: Doing It Right

- [Beware the Bargain: Exposing the Truth About Cheap Veneers](https://deering-dental.com/beware-the-bargain/): Dr. Pinto's response to Instagram-advertised cheap veneer offers, explaining why low-cost cosmetic dentistry often costs more long-term in failed restorations and damaged teeth.
- [Perfect Smile 101: 8 Factors Your Cosmetic Dentist Should Never Overlook](https://deering-dental.com/8-factors-your-cosmetic-dentist-should-never-overlook/): The eight clinical and aesthetic factors that go into designing a personalized cosmetic smile beyond just picking a shade: bite, gum line, facial proportions, and more.
- [Smile Direct Club Leaves Patients Stranded](https://deering-dental.com/smile-direct-club-leaves-patients-stranded/): Dr. Pinto's perspective on the Smile Direct Club shutdown, what went wrong with the at-home aligner model, and what affected patients should do next.
- [Clear Retainers: What Dentists and Orthodontists Want You To Know](https://deering-dental.com/clear-retainers-what-dentists-and-orthodontists-want-you-to-know/): As featured in Woman's World (February 2025). Best practices for retainer use after orthodontic treatment.
- [4 Reasons to Seriously Consider Invisalign, Even If You Love Your Smile Now](https://deering-dental.com/4-reasons-to-seriously-consider-invisalign/): Beyond cosmetics, why correcting tooth alignment matters for hygiene, cavity prevention, and long-term dental health. Includes the personal story of Peter Pinto getting cavities from teeth shifting that made flossing difficult.
- [Is Your Smile Stealing Your Dream Vacation?](https://deering-dental.com/your-next-vacation-vs-your-dental-bill/): The real long-term cost of skipping preventive care versus investing in good dentistry, framed through a real patient story.

### Whole-Body Health, Oral-Systemic Connection, and Lifestyle

- [The Night I Realized I Was the Maid, Not the Mom](https://deering-dental.com/healthy-snacks-and-cavities/): Dr. Pinto on closing the kitchen at 7 p.m. to win back family evenings, and why it also protects teeth: frequent snacking, even on healthy foods, keeps mouth acid high and leaves saliva little time to repair enamel.
- [What Your Dentist Sees Before You Know You're in Perimenopause](https://deering-dental.com/perimenopause-dental-symptoms/): The oral signs Dr. Pinto sees in women in their late thirties and forties (bleeding gums, dry mouth, unusual tongue sensations, grinding and clenching, and airway changes that disrupt sleep), and why the mouth often shows perimenopause first. Includes a Perimenopause Mouth-Body Checklist.
- [When 'Fresh Breath' Comes With a Health Tradeoff](https://deering-dental.com/fresh-breath-vs-your-health/): What conventional alcohol-based mouthwash may be doing to your oral microbiome and why this matters for systemic health.
- [Snoring Husband? Try This](https://deering-dental.com/how-i-stopped-my-husbands-snoring/): Dr. Pinto's account of how a $40 Amazon device (Intake Breathing) helped her husband Peter's sleep apnea, connecting airway and breathing to broader oral and systemic health. Non-affiliated, personal recommendation.
- [Pizza Night, Marriage Advice, and the Health Hack Hiding in Your Daily Routine](https://deering-dental.com/little-routines-big-results/): Dr. Pinto on why small daily routines compound into long-term health, more than dramatic moments do.
- [Less Screens, Less Fighting: What a Screen-Free Road Trip Taught Our Family](https://deering-dental.com/less-screens-less-fighting/): The Pinto family's experience reducing screen time during travel and what it revealed about family dynamics.
- [Dr. Pinto's Pizza Recipe](https://deering-dental.com/dr-pinto-pizza-recipe/): The Pinto family pizza recipe, refined over many family dinners.
- [Surviving Road Trips: Dr. Pinto and Peter's Top 5 Tips](https://deering-dental.com/surviving-road-trips/): Family travel tips from Dr. Pinto and her husband Peter.

### Patient Stories and Community

- [Monthly Smile Story: Finding a Cure for Cancer, One Smile at a Time](https://deering-dental.com/monthly-smile-story/): Feature interview with Suzie, a longtime Deering Dental guest who lobbies on behalf of Zero Prostate Cancer in honor of her late brother. Illustrates the kind of long-term relationship the practice builds with guests.
- [Dr. Pinto's Tooth Fairy Hack: Make the Tooth Fairy Your Ally](https://deering-dental.com/tooth-fairy-hack/): Parenting tip from Dr. Pinto and Peter on using the Tooth Fairy tradition to encourage reading and good habits in children.

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