Master of the Dental Makeover

Dr. Richard Lestz, a dentist with over 25 years experience in dental cosmetics, implants and general dentistry, has a unique calling card. Above a caption, which reads “dento-facial symmetry,” it shows horizontal and vertical lines drawn through a face. What does this have to do with Dr. Lestz’s specialty, you may ask? Plenty.

“These lines are 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 diplomate of the International Congress 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 growing alternative to bridges and partial dentures to replace missing 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 as porcelain veneers, which cover surfaces of the teeth to greatly improve your smile. For more information, or to schedule and appointment at his Forest Hills office, call (718) 544-9100. You can also log on to dentalimplantsandcosmetics.com.