Master of the Dental Makeover

Dr. Richard Lestz, a dentist w ith 25 years experience in dental cosmetics, implant s and general dentistry, has a unique calling card. Above a caption, which reads “dentofacial sy m met r y,” it shows horizontal and ver tical lines drawn through a face. What does this have to do with Dr. Lestz’s specialty, you may ask? Plenty.

“T hese lines a re proportional and symmetrical,” he explains. “Faces that we consider to be beautiful, or ideal, fit into these lines. When teeth are crooked or missing altogether, there is a loss of bone and other supporting structures, which may cause the shape of the face to collapse inward and vertically. By cosmetically reconstructing the teeth and their supporting structures, we can achieve a more esthetic, healthy and youthful appearance.”

Dr. Lestz, a diplo -mate of the Internat iona l Cong ress of Oral Implantologists and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is a master of the dental makeover. Dental implants , or artificial root replacement, are the rapidly grow ing alternative to bridges and partial dentures to replace m issing teeth .Dr. Lestz can quickly determine if you are a candidate for the procedure, and then employ the latest implant technology.

Dr. Lestz also specializes in tooth whitening and bonding cosmetics such a s porce - la i n veneer s, wh ich cover surfaces of the teeth to greatly improve your smile. For more i nformation, or to schedu le a n appointment at his Forest Hills of f ice, call (718) 544-9100. You can also log on to www.richardletzdds.com.

Dr. Richard Lestz uses dento-facial symmetry as the guideline for bone and tooth reconstruction.