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THOMASVILLE — If you’ve ever dreamed of smiling without hesitation or without putting your hand over your mouth, this life-changing tooth mechanic is for you.

Smile transformations are reality because of the talents of cosmetic dentist Dr. Thomas Oppenheim of the Oppenheim Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Thomasville.

Oppenheim is one of only 200 dentists in the world fully accredited by the 4,000-member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The academy’s goal is to enhance smiles and improve overall appearance and oral health.

“He’s like a fish in water when he is working in a patient’s mouth. The technical analysis of the left side of the brain and the artistic ability of the right side come together and he’s a true genius,” said Margaret Titus, marketing and public relations director at the center.