Leone Adriana, DMD

I wrote this review on another site back in 2007. Dr. Leone contested it. I’m not sure why — it’s an absolutely factual account of my personal experience with her. I literally had a *welt* on my bottom lip as a result of her reconstructive work. Here is the text of it:
I was hit in the mouth with a tennis racquet when I was 11. My front left tooth was broken and since then, my family dentist has been reconstructing it every 7 years or so. It was always perfect. Nobody could tell. No issues with color and he was absolutely meticulous about shaping the tooth, etc. When I moved to NY went to Dr. Leone thinking she was a cosmetic dentist and would handle it properly, she did a haphazard 20 minute job that left the left tooth too long, cutting into my bottom lip, and generally looking nothing like the right. When I commented on it, she said there was nothing anyone could do. I would need veneers. She could do them for a couple thousand dollars. I went straight home to my family dentist, feeling like a freak, keeping my mouth closed when I smiled. An hour with him and everything was perfect again. Thank you very much, Dr. Leone.

GET A SECOND OPINION OR BETTER YET– GO TO ANOTHER DENTIST!
I came here for a regular dental exam and cleaning because it is a very convenient location and the reviews online are mostly very good (although all the glowing reviews are oddly similar and vague). I have no complaints about the cleaning, but afterwards, I met with Ms. Leone’s partner dentist who told me I need almost $ 5000 worth of dental work ASAP, including full and partial crowns, a root canal, and SIX fillings. I was very surprised because at my last cleaning and exam, the dentist said everything was OK. I then went to get a second opinion and third opinion (and even paid again out of pocket for better X-​rays after giving the Dental Spa $ 25 for a copy of the ones they took), and both dentists said I definitely don’t need a root canal or anything else besides 2 small fillings costing under $ 200 without insurance and $ 40 with insurance.

Do not go to Leone. I experienced severe pain during treatment by her and continued sensitivity and pain to hot and cold due to the poor work performed by Leone. After she used up all of my insurance, she wanted to charge me $ 800 out of pocket to fix her shoddy work. If you have same problems contact NYS Department of Education, Office of Professional Discipline and your dental insurance company and file ccomplaints.

After finally giving in and deciding to find my first dentist in NYC, I took a friend’s recommendation and came to the Wall Street Dental Spa with Dr. Leone. Unlike my previous doctor in Kansas City, this dentist’s office really looked like a spa — everything was nicely decorated, the equipment was very high-​tech, and they even played tht elevator spa music. This is impressive at first, but once you actually finish with a visit you realize how they are able to afford to look like a spa.
On my first visit, Dr. Leone recommended that I receive 6 fillings — an unusually high number, but as the naïve patient that I was, I trusted her advice and had two appointments to have the fillings done. It is now over two months later, and I am still struggling with the aftermath. (BTW — I think it is beyond ironic that she recommended another friendhave the exact same number of fillings).
After consulting with two different dentists, one of whom saw my X-​Rays, I now know that it was a complete mistake to go here, and what’s worse, to take Dr. Leone’s advice. Both dentists said that they would have never recommended that number of fillings — if any. Before going to Dr. Leone, I had my fair share of fillings, but never any pain. Now, I am still struggling with the same teeth she «fixed» and have jaw pain to boot.
My very long story short, don’t go here unless you like pain & giving your money away.

They are always on time. If you have a 9:00am cleaning, you are seated at 9:00am which is very nice compared to my other dentists. They also have personal tv’s that you can watch while they are cleaning your teeth which is great.
I’ve always had good experiences!

This is a great all-​female office with friendly dentists and great hygienists. They’re always on the ball with everything and very thorough with explaining everything that’s going on in my mouth. I’ve never had to wait long in the waiting room — they’re quick! Though it’s a bit pricey because of location and high-​tech gadgets, it’s the best place downtown — and they can oftentimes squeeze you in on your lunch break.