When we started going to Lumia dental, we were extremely pleased with how friendly and competent…read morethey were. It was an added bonus that this was a female owned and run company (of which alas they are still way too few nowadays). Their patient care is excellent and as far as any dental work is concerned, I would highly recommend them. However, as their business grew and expanded, I was starting to worry about what this would mean for their patients. My worries did eventually come true: from a patient based practice, it turned more into a corporate business, and with it, the desire/need for higher profits. As a result, they decided to no longer accept our insurance (Guardian dental, a major dental insurance company) because, according to them, their low fee schedule did not allow them to provide the best care for their patients. Now, that latter is just rethoric, for they were doing an excellent job. Why would that need to stop? No, it was because Guardians fee schedule did not make them enough profit. The way it works is as follows: a dental practice can determine its own fees for various procedures. An insurance company, through collective bargaining, can then negotiate for a reduced schedule for their clients (depending on the local competition). So, accepting an insurance first and foremost means to agree to the collectively bargained fees. While getting less profit, it means a much larger potential client base. This is the power of collective bargaining (which would be so much more effective if health care in the US would be universal, like it is in many other countries and, as a result, also much affordable). For Lumia, however, loyalty to their patients was not deemed as important as getting more profit (perhaps because of the increased costs of having expanded the business) and so they dropped Guardian as one of the accepted insurances. To give one example: our insurance pays the full fee for a cleaning every 4 months. However, they now raised their fee for a cleaning, making us having to pay more than $100 for something that was previously free. And you can guess that with more involved procedures, the out-of-pocket costs gets up even higher. That is why we had to leave Lumia as clients---essentially being pushed out as not being affluent enough clients that do not mind paying much more than they used to---and we now found an equally competent dental clinic in the neighborhood which does accept our insurance. I can only assume that we will not be the only patients leaving the practice, and in the long run, this might seriously damage Lumia (unless they can find enough wealthy clients in the downtown area).

Great dentist. Friendly staff. Very modern equipment …read more I've been coming here for years and recommend it to everyone looking for a great nyc dentist.

This place is great I got my dentures replaced here 3 years ago .they are prefect now.read more

This place has the best staff I've ever experienced in a medical setting. Every time I've come for…read moretreatment the staff is so pleasant which you would think is the norm but it's really not. My insurance doesn't even cover this office but they are so great at what they do I cannot go elsewhere. Nina always goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Dr. Varone is amazing as well. Not only can you tell they love their job but they really make you feel special. I couldn't be happier with choosing this place and would highly recommend them to anyone!

Dr. Apa is a phenomenal and highly skilled dentist. I have a cross-bite. I have had traditional…read morebraces as a child. My teeth shifted back over the years. And most recently I've had Invisalign 2x. The Invisalign worsened my bite by narrowing it and dropping my top lip down and lopsided. A family dentist also "buffed" my two front teeth down and crooked because I had a minor chip, and it made my cross-bite even more apparent. This has bothered me for years. I avoided smiling in pictures. I knew immediately when I saw that Dr. Apa could aesthetically and functionally fix a cross-bite that I needed to know more and set up a consult. I wish I had seen it sooner and not wasted my time and money with retainers. I'm from Philly. It's not that far to have the best dentists in the world work on your smile. There is a parking garage right across the street. Five visits and you're done: Consult, prep for temporaries, go back to adjust the temporaries to your and the Dr's liking, install day, and go back the next day to check on everything. It really is a seamless process. They thought of every detail to make you as comfortable as possible. I opted for laughing gas. Initially I filled out a preference questionnaire. All of his team from the front of the office to the ceramists play a huge part in how exceptional your experience will be. Dr. Apa went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations. I love my results. I cried tears of joy because I am so grateful to him and his whole team for fixing my bite, smile and improving my asymmetry. Hands down, these are legit the nicest people I have ever met. They truly care. The whole process went smoothly from consultation until I had my final onlays installed. Dr. Apa eased all of my fears and concerns of ruining my actual teeth. I was terrified of having little stumps for teeth. He reassured me that is not the case. My teeth look exactly the same underneath. The doctors called to check up on me throughout the process. Everything is done in the labs on premises. They provided me with custom night guards with the temps and a new one with my permanent onlays. All of the doctors and assistants consult on your case so they know every little detail that is going on. I was concerned about sensitivity too and was fortunate not to experience any. If I did, they had that covered too with a prescription on hand in case I needed it. Everything was covered from A to Z from the moment I walked in the door. It was concierge-style service. Dr. Apa and his team gave me the teeth I should have been born with. They look so natural and are a better version of my teeth. It was the best decision I have ever made. My only regret is not doing it sooner. Do your research. It really is worth going to the best in the world.

After thorough research for the Best Dentistry in NYC and wolrdwide I found APA Aesthetic. I…read morewanted to invest my money in the best best best dental work possible, so I trusted the process and went with the best. Dr. Nicholas Aguilera has done the most outstanding work on my teeth, his vision, professionalism and talent has made my experience at Apa so pleasant, along with chosen few wonderful team who understand that your mouth is your connection to the world, its delicate, and it's all about comfort, respect and experience. He speaks perfect Spanish as well, multilingual. He's not called Saint Nicholas for nothing A million times recommend.

Olga Malkin is the best dentist in the world! She is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and…read morehighly professional. Her office staff is wonderful as well. I had the best experience of my life with her hygienist, Shenon. Thank you Doctor !

Had a great cleaning at a reasonable price. Clean, well run, pleasant.staff. Loved the convenient…read morelocation

I've been Dr. Loflin's patient since 2010. I can say that he is an outstanding dentist, with great…read moreknowledge, experience. He is very gentle, kind. I've never had pain when I visit him. For me, the most beautiful quality is that he is extremely ethical. Would never force any dental work that is not necessary. A previous dentist told me I needed work on a tooth. Estimated to $2,000.00. Dr. Loflin had moved and I didn't know where his new office was. Luckily, I was thrilled to locate him. I went back to see him. He took X-rays of my tooth from every side, with a lot of attention. My tooth had no damage. I did not need the work. He could have agreed with the other, done unnecessary work and scam me out of $2,000.00. I know that he cares about me and does his best for me. I've sent a few people to him and they all "love" him. For me, he is the absolute best. I love him! Jasmine, in his office, is very nice, helpful. I cannot recommend Dr. Loflin enough! The best!

Dr. Loflin is the rare kind of dentist who genuinely puts his patients first. I came in expecting…read moreto need a procedure, but after a careful exam, instead of rushing into treatment, he took the time to explain everything and said we should just wait and observe for now. He could've easily done extra work and charged me for it, but he didn't. That honesty, along with his calm, caring manner and kind staff (especially Jasmine) really stood out. If you want a dentist who puts your needs ahead of your wallet, go see Dr. Loflin.

Dr. Reddy is incredibly knowledgeable, takes the time to explain everything clearly, and genuinely…read morecares about her patients. Every appointment has been a great experience because she answers every question without making you feel rushed and always makes you feel comfortable from start to finish. I have been going through a year-long dental implant process with Dr. Reddy, and her bedside manner has been exceptional throughout. She is compassionate, considerate, and incredibly relatable, which makes every visit feel much less stressful. From the initial consultation through each stage of treatment, she has taken the time to explain exactly what to expect, answer all of my questions, and make sure I felt comfortable and confident in the process. What could have been an overwhelming experience has been made so much easier because of her patience, kindness, and genuine concern for her patients' well-being. What I appreciate most is her attention to detail. She never cuts corners, always makes sure you understand your options, and genuinely wants the best outcome for her patients. You can tell she takes tremendous pride in her work, and it shows in the quality of care she provides. Beyond being an outstanding dentist, she is a warm, thoughtful, and genuinely amazing person who treats her patients with empathy and respect. As an added bonus, Dr. Reddy is absolutely fabulous and has impeccable style and taste. She is passionate about helping her patients look and feel their best. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a dentist they can completely trust.

Rukhsana is the most thoughtful, caring hygienist. She takes the time to do a deep cleaning,…read morelessens my fears by communicating with me through the whole process.

I have been having tooth aches for about 2 weeks now, unfortunately i couldn't get in contact with…read moremy primary dentist. He just happens to be an awful piece of work that my insurance company had listed in the service providers. I happened to come across MediDental care on Instagram weird algorithms, I saw that they accept my insurance and thought I'd try my luck. The following day I called when they were open and explained my situation to them, that I was in need of an emergency exam. within 10 minutes they called me back with an opening, for me to come in. The staff was courteous, attentive and intuitive, the Dentists were informative as well, my questions were answered, my issue was resolved and I was satisfied with my service. I'm now a new client with them and will be back in two weeks for further evaluation and services, and will keep an active review on them after every visit. 10/10 I would recommend their services, so far so good, they can work with you and in a timely manner as well, my issue was resolved in an 1 hr total.

What an amazing experience Had an emergency RCT same day…read morewith Dr. Yan Took me out of pain!! Love this place

Dr. Armstrong is the best! She's a great dentist. I went in with a veneer that had popped off…read more She meticulously replaced it and it felt/looked fantastic. It actually looked better than before. I was really impressed with how much time she spent with me. She was very thorough and even though I had come in for veneer maintenance, she did an inspection of my whole mouth. She actually found something with my molars that my last dentist had missed. Thank you Dr. Armstrong!

I want to be clear that my doctor, Dr. Clay, was great and I have no complaints about his care…read more Unfortunately, the front desk/reception service has been one of the worst parts of coming here. After my implant surgery with another doctor, I was told by my doctor that picking up my essix retainer would be a simple pickup. Instead, the receptionist insisted I book an appointment. I ended up waiting 45 minutes in pain just to get something that should have been ready, and I was told that she just "couldn't find it". Consent paperwork was not handled properly. I wasn't given a consent form until AFTER we went ahead with treatment and payment was made. As I asked why was I given the form now, I was told to "just sign it". My latest appointment was rescheduled without my consent, and when I asked about it, I was told I must have booked the wrong time, even though I have a screenshots showing I was correct. On top of these mistakes, the reception staff were consistently rude, dismissive, and unhelpful. It's really disappointing because the doctor's work was great, but I have to say the overall experience with this office, because of the front desk, is extremely unpleasant.

Great service, clean facility. I've been coming to bowery dental for years and I love it here.read more

My first time trying a new dental office in years since I have a new insurance. Had a friend who…read morecame to this dental office and had a great experience so I thought I'd give it a try. Called to see if they accepted my insurance and they did and easily scheduled an appointment. Got to the office and to my surprise, the waiting area is empty! If you have been to any medical offices in chinatown, you would now it is packed all the time. Didn't even have to wait and was seen right away as scheduled. There was a dental assistant who took all my x-rays and if it is your first time, there is a lot! She was very nice and understanding and informed me that if I needed a break from the x-rays to let her know. After the x-rays, I was seen by Dr. Song. Dr. Song was amazing! He performed a gum analysis, oral and neck cancer screening that was touching the inside and outside of my mouth and the sides of my neck, and the tongue. Such thorough examinations for the first visit and worth the time for the examination and cleaning. Love that they gave goggles for me to wear because water always splatters for cleaning. Overall, an amazing experience and look forward to my future visits for my bi-annual cleanings.

Outstanding , Cindy was a wonderful hygienist , painless. I highly recommend .Office was very…read moreaccommodating at scheduling the appointment and for the next one in 6 months , they are open 7 days a week! No cavity club.

I was deeply disappointed by the practice. After a brief and superficial "cleaning" with no use of…read morethe dental pick, there was immediate upselling----with zero explanation----of a costly deep cleaning. I asked if I had periodontal pockets. I received no response,except that i was told that i did not have abnormal bone loss. So why do a deep cleaning? My gums are not swollen. I had no blood during the cleaning or when brushing, i floss and use the waterpik daily, I have been getting regular cleanings every four months. I scheduled a deep cleaning but canceled it after reviewing the foregoing. A dentist and then an endodonist recommended multiple root canals, the latter after conducting temperature tests, goading me to provide answers indicating temperature sensitivity when I had none. She seemed awfully disappointed that I had zero pain, zero temperature sensitivity. More upselling----costly imaging not covered by insurance. I have had regular exams, xrays and a cleaning at another dentist (no longer covered by my insurance) four months earlier but apparently my teeth and gums were destroyed by some rare disease in the interim. My conclusion is that this is a predatory, unscrupulous operation and I'm not going back.