Dr Shenilee Hazell

Dr Shenilee Hazell 🥇Invisalign EMERALD awarded dentist 2023
😷 General, Cosmetic & Family Dentist
🌟Owner of Smile Inn

In the world of entrepreneurship, “luck” is often the label placed on years of invisible, high-stakes persistence.When I...
19/03/2026

In the world of entrepreneurship, “luck” is often the label placed on years of invisible, high-stakes persistence.

When I launched Smile Inn Dental in late 2019, I didn’t have a blueprint, I had a 10x10 room, a skyrocketing rent, and the weight of being a first-mover in the Caribbean with Invisalign technology. Then, the world changed.

Professional resilience isn’t about having a perfect plan; it’s about the mental agility to stay standing when every “almost” deal falls through. It’s about navigating three different property transitions and holding the roles of manager, cleaner, and clinician simultaneously until the foundation was secure.
Innovation is rarely a comfortable path. It requires the courage to invest in a vision that others can’t yet see and the integrity to keep building when the pressure is at its loudest.

What looks like an “overnight” shift to becoming a top regional provider was actually 20+ years of disciplined, quiet work. To the founders and leaders currently in the “unseen” season of their journey: your consistency is building a legacy that no shortcut can replicate.

The breakthrough comes when you stay the course. ⚡️

I spent weeks meticulously engineering this bite. Here is why the midlines matter more than you think.True harmony is in...
16/03/2026

I spent weeks meticulously engineering this bite. Here is why the midlines matter more than you think.

True harmony is invisible. When I look at a transformation like this, I’m looking for the “center,” that perfect alignment where the upper and lower teeth meet in a straight, intentional line.

It’s the difference between a smile that just looks “straight” and one that feels balanced.

We started by expanding the upper arch to create a wider, more radiant smile line. By opening up that space, we gave her face room to breathe. But the real work happened in the foundation, shifting the teeth in phases to ensure the bite is functional and stable for the long term.

When your midlines are in sync, your entire facial symmetry shifts. Your profile settles. Your confidence finds its anchor.

📍 link in bio to start your own transformation journey.

Stop paying the “calendar tax” for a better smile. ✨For decades, orthodontic care came with an unwritten rule: progress ...
10/03/2026

Stop paying the “calendar tax” for a better smile. ✨

For decades, orthodontic care came with an unwritten rule: progress required a commute.

It meant rearranging your workday, your travel, or your family life just for a 30-minute “check-in” to confirm things were moving as planned.

But I believe modern dentistry should respect your time as much as your health.

My mission is to design a transformation that supports your lifestyle instead of interrupting it.

That’s why I worked so hard to bring Dental Monitoring to all of our patients 🦷

You can think of this as the bridge between precision dentistry and your real life. Using simple 30-second scans from your phone, I can track the subtle movements of your teeth through AI-powered monitoring from anywhere in the world.

By observing your smile week-by-week, we:
✨Catch tiny shifts early before they become delays.
✨Maintain perfect harmony in your treatment plan.
✨Eliminate unnecessary office visits, saving your energy for what matters.

The future of Invisalign is here: a journey that evolves quietly in the background while you’re busy changing the world.🤩

Schedule your free Invisalign consultation to see if you’re a candidate🤍

“My teeth are too crowded for clear aligners.”I hear this so often from patients who feel their smile is “too far gone” ...
05/03/2026

“My teeth are too crowded for clear aligners.”

I hear this so often from patients who feel their smile is “too far gone” for anything but traditional metal braces. But when we combine innovation with a visionary approach to wellness, the “impossible” becomes your new reality.

Think of your jaw like a horseshoe. When it’s too narrow, the teeth have nowhere to go, so they overlap and “crowd” each other. Instead of just trying to shuffle those crowded teeth into a tight line, we actually widened the horseshoe.

A wider arch supports your cheeks and lips better (hello, youthful lift!) and gives your tongue more room to sit properly, which can actually help you breathe better at night. ☁️ If you’ve been told your smile is “too difficult” for clear aligners, schedule a free invisalign consultation with me🤍

Marching forward, with every piece of me. 🤍✨Coming to terms with a world that keeps moving is one of the hardest parts o...
03/03/2026

Marching forward, with every piece of me. 🤍✨

Coming to terms with a world that keeps moving is one of the hardest parts of this journey. But I’m reminded every day that living my life to the absolute fullest is a responsibility. It is the only way to honor my sister, who always wanted the very best for me. 🕊️

I’m entering this month knowing that it’s okay to be both fragile and fierce. Some days the random tears will come, and I’ll let them.

To anyone else starting over this month: be gentle with your heart. We are allowed to take our time, but we are also allowed to shine again. Here’s to a month of intentional grace and living beautifully, just as she would have wanted.🤍

Your smile should be your greatest asset, not your hardest chore. 🦷✨When I look at crowded teeth, I’m seeing more than j...
02/03/2026

Your smile should be your greatest asset, not your hardest chore. 🦷✨

When I look at crowded teeth, I’m seeing more than just an “unpleasing” alignment. I’m looking at the daily battle for space between your teeth and your jaw.

For most, the concern is aesthetic. But in my chair, we talk about the functional reality of crowding:
💡 The Hygiene Trap: Overlapping teeth create “blind spots” that even the most dedicated flosser can’t reach. It’s not a lack of effort on your part; it’s a physical barrier that invites decay and gum issues where you least expect them.
💡  The Silent Saboteur: When your bite is misaligned, your teeth don’t meet evenly. This leads to “unfavorable wear” the premature chipping or thinning of teeth that are working much harder than they were designed to.
💡  The Confidence Tax: If you’re subconsciously checking the mirror or covering your mouth when you laugh, you’re paying a price that goes far beyond dental health.

By creating the proper space, we make your oral care effortless and your confidence permanent. 💎📸

You deserve a smile that works for you, not one you have to work around.

Let’s design the space you need. Click the link in my bio to start with a free invisalign consultation ✨

Most people think they just have “crooked teeth,” but what they’re actually seeing is a lack of space. 🦷✨Look at how muc...
25/02/2026

Most people think they just have “crooked teeth,” but what they’re actually seeing is a lack of space. 🦷✨

Look at how much more room this smile has now. By gently widening the arch and rounding out the alignment, we created a fuller, more radiant flow that balances the entire face.

The details of this shift:
✨ Corrected the crowding to create a clean, seamless look.
✨ Widened the sides of the smile for that “red carpet” fullness.
✨ Balanced the bite so the function finally matches the aesthetic.

Pouring myself into these transformations is where I’m finding my peace right now. Showing up for my patients and seeing these results through to the finish line has been the best kind of medicine. It’s a reminder that even when life feels unpredictable, we can still create beautiful, intentional change.

I’m so grateful for the trust you all place in me. Every smile transformation is a little bit of light that keeps me moving forward.

✨ Ready to see what’s possible for your own smile? Free virtual consultations are available. Let’s chat from the comfort of your home. 💻

There are days when showing up feels like the hardest thing to do.Coming to the  Brunch Park to see our Smile Inn refres...
24/02/2026

There are days when showing up feels like the hardest thing to do.

Coming to the Brunch Park to see our Smile Inn refresher station was a moment I’ll never forget.💛 This project was a labor of love that my team and I started long before the world felt so heavy, and seeing it finally come to life brought a much-needed glimmer of light to a very dark time.

Lately, I’ve been learning what it truly means to put on a brave face. It’s not about pretending the pain isn’t there; it’s about choosing to show up for my patients and my vision, even when my heart is breaking.

I honestly couldn’t have done this without the incredible support of my team. They’ve carried me when I couldn’t carry myself, and they’ve helped me keep our big dreams moving forward. These small moments of connection and the work we do at Smile Inn are what’s getting me through right now. They remind me that even in the midst of devastation, there is still purpose and beauty to be found.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out and held space for me. Your kindness is a reminder that I’m not walking this path alone. 🤍✨

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Yesterday marked one week since losing my baby sister.She was on the Lost Tribe committee.She chose this costume.So I de...
18/02/2026

Yesterday marked one week since losing my baby sister.

She was on the Lost Tribe committee.
She chose this costume.

So I decided I would wake up early — earlier than I ever do for Carnival (because if you know me… I’m an 10/11am Carnival girl 😅) and I put on her costume.

And I started Carnival Tuesday differently.

I played with Lost Tribe through the streets of Port of Spain. Charlotte Street. Every step felt intentional. Every song felt heavier. Every lyric carried her.

And then something happened I didn’t expect.

SOOO many of you came up to me.

You shared your stories.
You told me how much you loved her.
How devastated you were when you found out.
How bright her light was. How kind. How unforgettable.

Your words gave me strength I didn’t know I needed.

Because crossing that stage for her meant the world to me.

As I waited, my chest tightened annd when I finally crossed… I could hear her singing. Passion in every word. Exactly how she always did.

My eyes were perpetually welled up.
I had to pause and breathe more than once.

But I loved every moment.
I felt her there.

I love you so much, Shalleika 🥺❤️

Thank you to her family and especially for being so accommodating and making every detail feel intentional and special. I wanted to celebrate my sister. And you allowed me to do that with dignity and so much love.

Forever grateful. 🤍

Noticing crowding and small gaps in your teeth?It’s more common than you think.Teeth can overlap in one area while drift...
04/02/2026

Noticing crowding and small gaps in your teeth?

It’s more common than you think.

Teeth can overlap in one area while drifting apart in another, and over time, that shifting can affect your bite, comfort, and long-term dental health.

This is exactly what Invisalign is designed to address:
a personalised, discreet way to close spaces, straighten alignment, and bring the smile back into balance.

I plan each case with detailed digital precision so the result feels natural, stable, and healthy.

✨ Free Invisalign consultations are available. Book yours today 🤍

A new month is a fresh chance to reset, refocus, and take care of what matters.I’m grateful to serve, to lead, and to he...
03/02/2026

A new month is a fresh chance to reset, refocus, and take care of what matters.

I’m grateful to serve, to lead, and to help patients step into their best smiles with confidence.

Wishing you a beautiful start to the month ahead🤍

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24 Mucurapo Road
Port Of Spain

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 16:00
Thursday 07:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+18684728666

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