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Your Trusted Dental Care Provider in Gardendale, AL
Smiles Forever specializes in beautifying smiles, maintaining dental health, and helping patients improve their appearance. Our experienced and friendly staff takes great pride in keeping your smile beautiful, using the highest-quality products and durable materials. We offer comprehensive care, from routine cleanings and periodontal treatments to fillings, crowns, bridges, and advanced cosmetic options like teeth whitening, veneers, and facial aesthetics.

Our office prioritizes patient comfort with amenities such as heated massage chairs, neck pillows, and flat-screen TVs. We accept most major insurance plans and offer flexible payment options, including CareCredit financing. Our commitment to personalized care ensures every visit is tailored to your unique needs, making your dental experience pleasant and stress-free.
Services
General Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Teeth Whitening Fillings Crowns Veneers Root Canals Extractions Sealants Facial Aesthetics
Highlights and features
  • Experienced team with expertise in general and cosmetic dentistry.
  • Same-day crowns using advanced CEREC technology.
  • Comfort-focused amenities, including heated massage chairs.
  • Personalized care tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Accepts most major insurance plans and CareCredit financing.
What people say
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Services
General Dentistry
We offer comprehensive general dentistry services, including preventive cleanings, periodontal therapy, fillings, and root canal treatments. Our focus is on maintaining oral health through early detection and treatment of issues like cavities, gum disease, and infections. Patients benefit from advanced diagnostics, such as digital X-rays and intraoral cameras, ensuring precise and effective care.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic dentistry services include teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, and facial aesthetics. These treatments address discoloration, chips, gaps, and other imperfections to create a natural, confident smile. We use high-quality materials and techniques, such as porcelain veneers and FDA-approved injectables like Dysport and Restylane, for lasting results.
Teeth Whitening
We provide in-office and at-home whitening solutions to combat stains from food, drinks, or aging. Opalescence Pro delivers up to five shades of whitening in one visit, while Opalescence Go offers convenient at-home treatment with pre-filled trays. Both options ensure safe, effective results tailored to your schedule.
CEREC Crowns
CEREC technology allows us to design and place custom crowns in a single visit. This eliminates the need for temporary crowns and multiple appointments. Using precise digital scans, we create durable, natural-looking restorations that protect damaged teeth and restore function efficiently.
Facial Aesthetics
Our facial aesthetics services include Dysport and Restylane dermal fillers to reduce wrinkles, enhance lips, and restore youthful contours. These treatments are performed by a certified provider, ensuring safe, natural-looking results that complement your smile and overall appearance.
People
Ala Barakat
Dentist
Dr. Ala Barakat earned her DDS from Louisiana State University and holds certifications in CEREC technology and advanced laser training. She specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry, with a focus on patient comfort and holistic care. Her expertise includes restorative procedures, facial aesthetics, and minimally invasive treatments.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide general dentistry, cosmetic treatments, teeth whitening, crowns, veneers, facial injectables, and emergency care.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we treat urgent issues like knocked-out teeth, fractures, and infections during office hours.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing for flexible payment plans.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and often schedule same-day or next-day appointments.
Do you offer same-day crowns?
Yes, our CEREC technology allows us to create and place crowns in one visit.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept BlueCross BlueShield, Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, MetLife, and many other major insurers.