Smiles of NYC - Michael Kosdon DDS

Dr. Kosden is the MAN! He did such great work fixing my smile which had been holding me back for years. I am a professional actor and sadly my teeth cost me a lot of work in the past - but with my new smile I’ve already booked two movies and a commercial. Also just gotta mention that he’s just a really cool dude. I love talking music and stuff with him when I come by the office. Thanks for everything Doctor Kos! You literally changed my life and the trajectory of my career. Can’t recommend him highly enough. Lisa is a gem as well, as is the entire staff.

Dr Kosdon and his staff are warm, professional, and a great team! He was very patient, kind, and he listened to me. He is the best at what he does. I would recommend him again and again!

Dr. Kosdon has changed my life for the better and is a true miracle worker. As someone who suffered from a gummy smile and discolored teeth I was always insecure. I have seen many dentists looking for solutions before I met Dr. Kosdon who brushed me off. After meeting him I knew I wanted him to work on my smile/veneers. Not only is Dr. Kosdon exceptional at his craft and extremely knowledgeable, he is kind and one of the most genuine people I know. He takes the time to walk you through the process and is always provided the best solutions and council to achieve the smile of my dreams. I am now also going to Dr. Kosdon as my general dentists for cleanings as I truly believe you will not get better service and care. Dr. Kosdon and his staff are amazing and accommodating and I cannot recommend them enough to anyone and everyone who is looking for a new smile!

Dr. Kosdon is world class. Great attention to details and care for his craft. Certainly went in with my fair share of questions and concerns which he was able to address. I went to 4 different offices before making a final selection and am very happy with my decision. Thanks Dr. Kosdon and team for a upgrading my smile:)

A million thanks, Dr. Kosdon! I am so grateful for your expert work, great artistry, and thoughtful care.

From the moment I spoke with your office manager, Lisa, to set up my “emergency” appt. (same day!), I knew I was in good and caring hands. You and your team were so kind to work around my schedule, during an especially hectic month; I feel so lucky to have found you.

I am beyond thrilled with my rejuvenated smile. Thank you, Dr. Kosdon!

Dr. Kosdon is a true professional. He did veneers for me. The end result is amazing. His staff is also top notch in terms of user friendliness. I would highly recommend Dr. Kosdon for all of your cosmetic dentistry needs.

My initial visit to Dr. Kosdon was to repair a chipped composite veneer (which happens quite often with composite veneers) and during this consult, Dr. Kosdon walked me through the benefits of porcelain veneers. After several conversations with Lisa and Dr Kosdon, I decided to replace my composite veneers for porcelain veneers and I’m very happy with this decision. The porcelain veneers look more natural and have improved my smile. I feel less worried about chipping or staining my veneers.

I highly recommend! Dr. Kosdon and his staff were very professional and friendly. They were very patient to answer all of my questions which gave me the confidence to move forward with the decision and piece of mind during the process.

I had a great experience with Dr Kosdon and would highly recommend his office to anyone who's looking to improve their smile.

Doctor Kosdon has a lot of experience and is attentive to detail which definitely shows in the quality of his work. His team is extremely responsive and kind, which made every visit more than pleasant.

Also, the office smells like candy and has plenty of natural light, which is rare in New York:)

I first met Dr. K in 2018. I researched dentists very carefully before selecting him to replace my veneers. My smile is my signature trait, and I wanted to ensure that it was in the very best hands. I live in Canada, but was happy to make trips to L. A.to work with Dr. K.

Unfortunately, my outcome was disastrous. To begin, my experience was incredibly painful. I experienced debilitating nerve and jaw pain. It was so bad that I couldn't eat properly for months, and I often had to take pain pills to sleep.

Despite my specific request that the new veneers be made to the exact length of my old veneers, the new veneers were far too long. My new incisors were so long that they punctured my bottom lip. I developed sores inside my mouth as well. Moreover, I had always been clear that I wanted very white teeth. Dr. K advised me to select the second whitest shade in the available range, as he felt that the second whitest shade would be white enough without looking unnatural. As it turned out, my new veneers looked stained against my extremely fair skin.

For anyone wondering, I was shown a photo of the veneers before my "cementing" appointment. There was never any other imaging provided. Prior to flying into L. A.for what was supposed to be my final appointment, I sent a written request to Dr. K to confirm whether the length of the permanent veneers had been matched to my old veneers. I was assured that it was. I saw my new teeth once they were in my mouth, but I was still lying down in the chair at that time. I was so numb and swollen that the dental assistant had to pull my lips away for me to see anything at all. Under those circumstances, it was impossible to get a sense of how my new teeth looked.

I left the office in terrible pain and went straight back to my hotel. I woke up the next day even more swollen, but I was still able to get a better look at my new teeth. I was beyond disappointed. I went to Dr. K's office immediately to explain my concerns. Most concerning was the fact that my bite was even more off than when I had my temporaries. My teeth weren't lining up at all when I closed my mouth, and my front teeth kept hitting my bottom teeth when I spoke. Dr. K assured me that he would make things right once the nerve pain and swelling had settled down. He was going back and forth between L. A.and NYC at that time, so appointments for remedial work would have to be coordinated carefully. Bear in mind that I also traveled about 50% of the time for work and I had already taken off a lot of time from my busy schedule to undergo dental work with Dr. K. The idea of going through the entire process again was upsetting, to say the least.

Fast forward. I just finished extensive Invisalign treatment that was required in primarily due to the bite issues created by the veneers placed on my teeth by Dr. K. Before I started Invisalign, I saw multiple dentists who were quite shocked by my new veneers. The first dentist filed down the veneers in several places to deal with the lip sores and mouth ulcers they were causing me. Each dentist I saw agreed that my prior veneers looked much better (I had before and after photos), and advised that I should have my veneers re-done once a) the nerves that were so badly aggravated completely settled down, which they suggested could take more than 12 months, and b) my bite issues were resolved.

Now that my nerve pain and bite issues are resolved, I tried contacting Dr. K's office in L. A.to explain that a refund is required because I am unable to travel due to covid-related concerns. I then learned that Dr. K now only works in NYC. No one from his office ever informed me of this.

The first photo shows my terribly crooked bite after my veneers were cemented. I experienced mouth ulcers and jaw pain that I never had before. The teeth were also too long (especially the incisors) and not very white.

To date, Dr. Kosdon agreed to refund me $7,500 of the $31,000 that I paid him IF I agreed to sign a release. I am fighting for a full refund.

Please find yourself another dentist.

Wonderful experience with Dr. Kosdon and team, extremely professional and friendly, went out of their way to accommodate my schedule. Very happy with the results and get frequent compliments on my teeth!