Tribeca Smiles

Two months ago I have found out (through terrible tooth ache, and a phone call from my mother) that our family dentist of 20+ years knew very little of what he was doing. My boyfriend recommended I visit TriBeCa Smiles and they were able to set up an emergency appointment for me that same day.
I can’t believe I’m saying this– but restoring my entire mouth (a 28 year old recovering alcoholic) was actually enjoyable.
The doctor and staff were extremely pleasant, patient, and informative. And while being busy, still made me feel like the only patient they see.
From Jamese and Stephanie at the front desk, to Julienne, Angelica and Evelyn assisting the doctor, Dr. Frederick himself, and not to forget Merlin, the gentle giant on 4 paws– it was a great experience. Thank you!
8 teeth restored, one pulled out, 3 root canals and 2 crowns later (all in two months’ time, due to an important event coming up) and I will never trust another dentist more than Dr. Solomon and the staff of TriBeCa Smiles.

Dr. Solomon is not only an amazing dentist but a funny and kind human being as well. I look forward to being in his office and trust him and his team implicitly. He is obviously an expert in his field, using the most advanced technology and with a commitment to continued growth and a curiosity /​desire to be consistently one step ahead in his work to the betterment of his patient’s lives. He cares and works with that kind of integrity. I lost a front tooth traumatically years ago and after about a decade of living with a replacement crown I was always sad about, I finally found TriBeCa Smiles. For the first time in years, I’m happy with my smile again (and we’re not even at the end yet!).
The office itself is warm and welcoming. Dr. Solomon’s team is rockstar quality — sincerely joyful, obviously capable and always a pleasure. I cannot recommend this office more highly.

TriBeCa Smiles, specifically Dr Solomon is the only dental practice I trusted to remove my wisdom teeth. I never had them removed because I was too scared of the procedure and inevitably they became impacted. As always, Stephanie — the girl at the front — and Dr. Solomon made things quick and easy. This is the first time I’ve ever had a doctor’s appointment where I didn’t have to wait over an hour in the waiting room.

Tribeca Smiles is simply the best!!! Dr Solomon is a grand wizard. I came in with a broken tooth and within hours I had a brand new tooth. Stephanie is excellent and Jay walked me through the financials. Absolutely fantastic experience!

I’ve been a patient here for at least 8 years. Beautiful office and very friendly staff. I originally chose TriBeCa Smiles because of their experience working with patients with dentist-​phobia! They are PROS at this. The downside? This practice houses a talented roster of Dentists that go through a revolving door (they are so fantastic they open their own practices eventually). The downside is that I can’t stick to one dentist that I can connect with. Also, I’ve been feeling the pressure of the up-​sell lately. The front desk recently made an error with my insurance claim that I have to diligently follow up on. Word of advice: Make sure you are an EXPERT on your insurance plan and how much coverage you have left. Ask for pre-​treatment estimates to avoid sticker shock. I used to adore this place, but lately I’m pondering looking for a new dentist…
***UPDATE-​I was contacted by the office manager who tried everything to make the situation right. She was professional and was truly interested in hearing my feedback. Due to geography, I’ve decided to go to a Dentist a little closer to me.

Painless as always. Great work by Dr. Solomon. Very knowledgable team as well. Dentist visits are not a chore anymore! Thank you Dr. Solomon

Have been going here for about 2 years, seeing Dr. Solomon.
Great experience. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They’ve always been able to see me on time and the office itself is nice, clean and inviting. Dr. Solomon is very attentive, he explains everything he is doing, communicates well during procedures and is mindful of how you are doing during anything that might be uncomfortable. Happy to have found a great dentist with a great practice here in NYC.
A few extra niceties — he warms the anesthesia before injecting it, so it’s not cold or uncomfortable. This makes even getting a shot in the mouth seem pretty good.
Also, I was offered a warm towel to wipe my face with after a procedure, so nice! Because we all know it’s the worst to walk out of the office feeling like you look a mess. They are very considerate about this.
Word to the wise — be a smart patient and always ask about the procedures and their costs before agreeing. This office is very transparent when you ask, but be sure to in any medical setting.

Took my three year old daughter here for her first checkup because it was nearby. Her exam was fine and the staff were so sweet and the dog in the office really put my little girl at ease. (Is it legal to have a dog walking around?).
Anyway, they told me that she needed sealants and she had a cavity. My three year old! Who hasn’t even had her teeth longer then a year! I fell for it and told them to fix the cavity and that was it.
They swiftly fixed it and then handed me the bill which was almost $ 940 for a THREE YEAR OLD! They charged me for the filling and A FULL MOUTH OF SEALANTS. What? I never gave them permission!!! Yes, I was standing right there during the dental work, but I thought all that light and stuff was for the cavity! I have never had sealants myself or a three year old so I thought perhaps the procedure for a kids fillings was different. I literally fought with them and they were refusing to take the sealants off the bill insisting they did the work they should be paid.
I quickly called my husband, a lawyer, who simply reminded them that they had done work on a minor without her parents permission and perhaps they should be less worried about the bill and more worried about a lawsuit.
Long story short, we never went back there and have been seeing another dentist who was shocked to find out that she has sealants since there was NO TRACE of them on her teeth six months later. What a scam and what a horrible introduction to the world of professional dental health for my kiddo.

Exceeded my expectations for some complicated dental work
Going to the dentist is never fun — especially when you’re staring down the barrel of multiple implants.
I have been a patient of Tribeca Smiles for almost 7 years and had always enjoyed the laid-​back, spa-​like atmosphere of the office. However a couple years ago, it became obvious that I needed implants or some sort of appliance because of some loose permanent teeth. Not a fun conversation. I had braces back in high school, and since then that’s been my tooth involvement.
However, my experience with Dr. Solomon and the team has been absolutely beautiful. From the first moment, Dr Solomon laid out a plan and discussed it with me — answering all of my questions. Then we timed the work to reduce my out of pocket and staggered the work to maximize my insurance coverage.
When the implants were finally put in — I couldn’t have been more pleased. It could have been a traumatic experience but it was smooth and easy with results that exceeded my expectations

I decided to make a change this year and that included overcoming my fear of dentists. I researched and found Tribeca Smiles and I’ve been really happy with my decision. Their ambience is spa-​like and relaxing. I’ve been to another office where I was willing to stay because the dentist was good and the receptionists were tolerable. At Tribeca Smiles, EVERYONE (dentists, assistants, and front desk) has been so incredible and so pleasant to work with. It feels like a great environment because staff seems to enjoy working there as well (no slackers!). Even when watching/​listening to staff interact with other patients, is reassuring that I picked the right place. Dr. Kella is great and really spent a lot of time calming my nerves during our long appointments. Never felt judged for not going regularly. Dr. Solomon is just as attentive and involved as if I were his own patient. Doesn’t give you dental jargon but genuinely seems to care about the individuals’ health. I’m often greeted by the dentists themselves before checking in. I plan on sticking with Tribeca Smiles indefinitely and have already recommended to friends and family.
PS– They do have a Rhodesian Ridgeback! Major brownie points with me. He was so sweet, I now want one myself :)

I had the most pleasant experience with Dr. Kella. After having postponed necessary dental work for the past year, upon seeing her for the first time, she communicated that she understood my extreme anxiety about having the procedure and went to great lengths to ensure me that she would walk me through it step by step. While I have yet to have the procedure, the fact that I will show up for the appt is a good start.

They are the best! The staff is friendly and Dr. Solomon could not make you feel more relaxed. Best dentist I have ever been to.

I came here a few months ago in an emergency when a tooth I’ve been needing a root canal on got infected and caused me a lot of pain. I came in the middle of the day (ran over from work during lunch) and he was able to get the abscess out by doing a mini-​root canal, but I needed to come back to finish the root canal and place the crown on. Dr. Solomon was great, very friendly and inviting. He explained every bit of the procedure before hand, which was great though, I really did need to get back to work. I did appreciate knowing what was going on with my tooth, but he got a bit more technical and detailed than I think I needed to get at that point but I chalked that up to him being enthusiastic about his work. The office itself was beautiful, from the toothpaste samples in the bathroom to the iPads to hold you over until it’s time from your appointment.

Simply the best! Better than anyone!
No, seriously, I’ve always hated going to the dentist until I came to Tribeca Smiles. They are so nice, so accommodating, so sensitive to real chickens like myself, so amazingly gracious in swooping in to save the day when you crack a tooth on vacation, so talented in designing and installing beautiful veneers, and not killing you with a heart attack when you see the bill.
Dr. Solomon was apparently born to be a dentist, and the practice he’s built is a great place to be a patient. I can’t recommend him highly enough. But the proof is in the pudding — give Tribeca Smiles a try and you will be writing Unilocal reviews like this, gladly.

Dr. Solomon has been my dentist for over eight years now and he always makes going to the dentist an easy experience. He makes me laugh every visit and that’s before and after the needle! I’m getting Invisalign and I am really happy with the results so far.

Always a great experience when visiting Tribeca Smiles!
The office has a relaxed atmosphere and the staff members are all accommodating and pleasant. I’ve always wanted to perfect my smile so when choosing to do invisalign I knew Tribeca Smiles was the place to do it. If you have a dental phobia, Dr. Solomon is a great doctor who definitely makes you feel at ease. I have finished my invisalign treatment and couldn’t be happier with the result. My smile is finally perfect and I’m beyond pleased with my experience! I would definitely recommend the practice.

Love my experience with Tribeca Smiles! I have been treated by both Dr Solomon and Dr Kimon and have wonderful experiences every time. I always have a little anxiety before seeing any doctor, but these two know how to put you at ease and made my visit as pleasant as you can make getting a giant cavity filled be.
During my initial visit I let Dr Solomon know that I was interested in braces and he suggested Invisalign. Fixing my smile has always been something I wanted to do and after seeing the beautiful results achieved with his other patients I knew Dr Solomon would be the best dentist for handling my case. I am so happy with the results I am seeing so far and can’t wait for the end result.
Whether coming in for routine treatment or for cosmetic procedures, Tribeca Smiles is the place for me.

Look, I’m not the best at writing reviews but I thought I should throw in my two cents about how wonderful the folks are at Tribeca Smiles. I hadn’t been to a dentist in over 10 years and I was given glowing reviews by my fellow coworkers. The office was clean and everyone was quite friendly. I was given a very thorough exam and was made to feel comfortable and very grateful that the damage wasn’t as bad as I thought. Dr. Fredrick Solomon was wonderful and explained everything. Before anything was done they were up front about all costs and were willing to work with me as far as payments are concerned since I don’t have any dental insurance. I didn’t feel like I was being scammed but I felt that considering how long it had been since I had proper care of my teeth it was acceptable to me. I would recommend Tribeca Smiles to anyone. Just the best!!! A ++++++

Maybe this review won’t get filtered.
This office is pretty good. Nice relaxing atmosphere while you take care of your necessary dental needs… can’t get any better than that. Nothing like what I would expect from a dental office. Definitely a great alternative for ppl who are fearful of the dentist… like me. They made me feel less fearful and more comfortable.

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