Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

At Leaf Dental, we understand how busy schedules, for both parents and kids, can get in the way of prioritizing oral health. Not everyone can simply leave work or school during the day to attend a dental appointment. For this reason, yes, we do offer weekend hours! Every Saturday, we open early (8:00 a.m.) and are open until 2:00 p.m.

In addition to our Saturday availability, in our commitment to work with your busy schedule, we also offer a flexible and accommodating schedule during the week! For those looking to schedule dental exams before the day kicks off, we open at 7:00 a.m. every morning from Monday through Friday. For our patients who prefer to schedule their appointments after work, from Monday through Thursday, we are open until 7:00 p.m.

Note that our hours of operation on Fridays are 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Discover Convenient and Accommodating Dentist in Brooklyn, NY

If you’re in downtown Brooklyn and are looking for a dental practice that not only provides top-quality care with kindness and compassion but also strives to accommodate your busy schedule, rather than Googling "dentist near me in Brooklyn" and taking your chances, contact the Leaf Dental team to schedule your next appointment!

Located at 18 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, our dental office is conveniently accessible. Here's how you can reach us:

Driving Directions to Leaf Dental

• From the North (via Brooklyn Bridge) — Take the Brooklyn Bridge, follow signs for Cadman Plaza W, and continue onto Old Fulton Street. Turn left onto Prospect Street, then right onto Adams Street. Leaf Dental will be on your left.
• From the South (via I-278 W) — If you're coming from I-278 W, take exit 29 to merge onto Tillary Street. Turn left onto Adams Street, and we'll be on your right.
• From the East (via Flatbush Avenue Extension) — Head west on Flatbush Avenue toward Manhattan Bridge. Turn right onto Tillary Street, then left onto Adams Street. We're located on the right.

Reaching Us via Subway

Leaf Dental is easily accessible via multiple subway lines, making it a convenient choice for those looking for a dentist in downtown Brooklyn:

• A or C Train — Exit at High Street - Brooklyn Bridge Station. Walk south on Cadman Plaza E, turn left onto Prospect Street, and right onto Adams Street.
• 2 or 3 Train — Exit at Clark Street Station. Walk south on Henry Street, turn right onto Pineapple Street, turn left onto Cadman Plaza W, continue onto Prospect Street, and turn right onto Adams Street.
• F Train — Exit at York Street Station. Walk west on York Street toward Prospect Street, then turn left onto Adams Street.

Contact Our Brooklyn Dental Office 

At Leaf Dental, we're committed to providing exceptional dental care to our community in downtown Brooklyn. 

Call us today at (718) 285-3035 for an appointment.

At Leaf Dental, we do not like surprising our patients. This is why we’re so dedicated to being as open, honest, and transparent as possible regarding treatment costs and payment options. On this note, for your convenience, we accept a wide range of dental insurance plans and methods of payment, including cash, personal checks, credit and debit cards, personal checks, and interest-free financing through CareCredit.

What PPO Insurance Plans Does Leaf Dental Accept?

To ensure that you and your family receive the dental treatment you need, we allow and are in-network with numerous dental insurance PPO plans, including:

• Aetna
• Ameritas
• Anthem
• Beam Dental
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Delta
• Empire
• Guardian
• Healthplex
• MetLife
• Premera
• Principal
• Sunlife
• United Concordia
• United Healthcare

Please note that we don’t currently participate in DMO, HMO, Medicaid, or Medicare plans.

Affordable, Convenient, and Comprehensive Brooklyn Dentist

At Leaf Dental, our goal is to make quality dental care accessible to every patient. If you’re in Brooklyn and would like to learn more about your payment options and whether we accept your dentist insurance, rather than simply Googling "dentist near me" and taking your chances, contact our friendly and knowledgeable team by phone at 718-285-3035 or via text at 833-512-5232 to schedule a consultation!

As committed and dedicated community members, our primary goal is to ensure that top-quality dental care is available to all our patients!

The Leaf Dental office is conveniently located at 18 Adams Street in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighborhood.

Getting to Leaf Dental

To get to our office from Manhattan via automobile, take the FDR to the Brooklyn Bridge, which, on the other side of the East River, will drop you off just a couple of minutes from our office. If you're driving to us from Queens, take I-278W through Long Island City into Brooklyn, through Greenpoint and Williamsburg, and by the Navy Yard. If you're coming to us from southern Brooklyn, take the Prospect Expressway through Carroll Gardens and just past the New York City College of Technology.

For patients using public transportation, our office is easily accessible via the A, C, and F trains. Meanwhile, for pedestrians, we are a short stroll from the Manhattan Bridge Pedestrian Path.

A Caring and Compassionate Dentist Near Brooklyn 11201

If you're in downtown Brooklyn and are looking for a dental practice that's both conveniently located in Dumbo and committed to serving our vibrant community, don't just Google "dentist near me" and take your chances. Contact Dr. Eugene Goldman and the Leaf Dental team to schedule an appointment!

Of course not. Many of our patients do not have dental insurance. At Leaf Dental, we offer financing and accept credit cards along with checks and cash as payment.

Call Leaf Dental To Ask Further Questions

If you would like to learn more about who we are at Leaf Dental, what services we offer, and how to book a visit, call us! Our friendly team is excited to meet you and the entire family.
 

We sure do! Along with cash, checks and credit cards, the team at Leaf Dental can set you up on a payment plan.
 

Reach Out For Further Questions

If you have any further questions pertaining to payment plans or dental insurance, give our dental office in downtown Brooklyn a phone call. Our friendly team is looking forward to meet you and the entire family soon.

We have a team of experts that love figuring it out for you and maximizing your insurance benefits!
 

We work with most PPOs. Please call our friendly team to see if you can use your benefits in our practice. You can also text us at 833-512-5232. At this time, we do not participate with DMO, HMO, Medicaid or Medicare plans.

Please keep in mind that our office has a one-business-day cancellation policy for weekday appointments, and there is a $75 fee for cancellations with less notice. We are closed on Sundays.

For Monday appointments, you would need to cancel on Saturday before 12 pm to avoid a cancellation fee. For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday appointments, you would need to cancel the day before or by 12 pm to avoid a cancellation fee.

Our dental office in downtown Brooklyn also has a two-business-day cancellation policy for weekend appointments, and there is a $75 fee for cancellations with less notice. For Saturday appointments, you would need to cancel on Thursday by 5 pm to avoid a cancellation fee.

Contact Us to Schedule Your Appointment

Leaf Dental has convenient appointments during weekdays and weekends to accommodate our patients' busy schedules. We are open Monday through Thursday from 7 am–7 pm, Friday from 7 am–5 pm, and Saturday from 8 am–2 pm.

Our Brooklyn dental office also has emergency dental appointments available for patients who need urgent oral healthcare and pain relief. Please contact us if you need to schedule an appointment or are having a dental emergency in Brooklyn, Dumbo, Park Slope, Vinegar Hill, or the surrounding neighborhoods. 

Our new patient visit consists of an examination, full-mouth x-rays, and cleaning. The visit takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

What to Expect as a New Patient

During your first visit to Leaf Dental, you will meet with your dentist and hygienist to discuss your oral health status, needs, goals, and concerns. We will also review your medical and health history, current medications, and habits that can influence your oral health and wellness.

Our team then performs a detailed dental examination and takes a complete series of x-rays for diagnostics and to establish a baseline for your oral health. We use digital dental x-rays for faster, more detailed, and more comfortable radiography. Over time, we can see changes in your smile’s soft and hard tissues based on these x-rays. 

Finally, the hygienist provides a thorough teeth cleaning and polish to give you a fresh, spot-free smile. Only a dental professional can properly and safely remove plaque and tartar buildup on the teeth and around the gumline.

Schedule Your New Patient Exam Today

Without routine exams and cleanings, you are more at risk for developing preventable oral diseases like tooth decay and gum disease. Whether it’s been months or years since your last dental visit, our team would love to see you!

We offer various services to care for your teeth and gums so you can have a healthy, functional, and comfortable smile for life. Call us today to schedule your new patient exam and cleaning at our 11201 Brooklyn dental office.

Ideally the interval is six months. Aside from checking for cavities or gum disease, it is a great opportunity to screen for oral cancer. In the presence of gum disease, we may discuss three to four month intervals.

Absolutely. Our dentists and clinical team are experts at helping you through the nerves to get the dental treatment you need. The first visit is just a checkup and cleaning. You will then discuss your goals with the dentist and decide what pace you would like to take. We customize the treatment with you in mind!

Absolutely. Dental x-rays are not what they used to be. We currently use digital xrays with very direct collimation to focus the beam only on the teeth. This makes it 1/6th of the radiation of traditional dental xrays.

Cavities are actually caused by bacteria in the mouth that uses sugar as its food and then produces an acid as a byproduct. That acid then eats through the tooth to cause a cavity!

Dental implants are one of the most significant advancements in dentistry. Unlike a dental bridge attached to teeth adjacent to the missing space, a dental implant is a standalone prosthesis placed into the jawbone, replacing your tooth and its valuable root.

We fabricate a dental crown to attach to the implant for single dental implants. The crown functions like a natural tooth, and it is a surprisingly conservative treatment for replacing missing teeth.

Your dentist may discuss an implant-retained bridge or denture if you have multiple missing teeth. 

The Dental Implant Process

The first step to a new smile is a consultation with your Brooklyn dentist. This appointment determines your eligibility for dental implants. If you are a candidate, we will schedule your implant placement. 

After placement, you'll enjoy an integration period. This lasts a few months and encourages the implant posts to integrate into the jawbone. 

The final step is crown or prosthetic placement. Typically, it takes up to six dental implants to secure a prosthetic. 

Are You Considering Dental Implants in Brooklyn, NY? 

To learn more about our tooth replacement options, including dental implants, or to book a consultation with the dentist, contact a dental team member today. 

We accept CareCredit financing. 

Yes, all of our adult dentists are Invisalign-certified. Please contact our dental office in Brooklyn to learn more about Invisalign and if it's the right treatment for you. 

What Is Invisalign, and What Issues Can It Correct?

Invisalign is an innovative orthodontic treatment system that uses clear aligner technology to gradually move teeth into the proper position. Mild cases of malocclusion can benefit from Invisalign, including concerns like:

• Overbites
• Underbites
• Crossbites
• Open bites
• Crooked or misaligned teeth
• Twisted teeth 
• Asymmetrical teeth
• A misaligned bite
• Overlapping teeth
• Gaps or spacing between teeth

Invisalign clear aligners are smooth, plastic trays you wear over your teeth. However, the beauty of this treatment is that the trays are removable and transparent. This means you can wear them without anyone knowing you're having orthodontic treatment, and you can eat whatever you want without limitations.

Unlike traditional metal braces, clear aligners don't have uncomfortable or unsightly brackets and wires that disrupt your smile line. Invisalign is excellent for anyone––especially students and professionals––who don't want to have metal braces to get straight, beautiful teeth.

Schedule Your Invisalign Consultation in Brooklyn

Our Invisalign dentists in Brooklyn want to help you have the straight, attractive smile you have always wanted. Invisalign can help us accomplish this! Call us today to schedule your evaluation with one of our Invisalign-certified dentists.

We will do all we can to make it a pleasant experience! Our Pediatric Dentist (a specialist) will ensure your child gets familiar with our practice and will provide preventative recommendations and perform a cleaning. He will evaluate the development and will make suggestions on home care and answer any questions you may have!

The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children visit the dentist for the first time within six months of their first tooth eruption. This typically means a child should see a dentist by their first birthday.

Scheduling your child’s first dental appointment at an early age allows a dentist to assess and begin monitoring the development of their gums, teething process, and jawbone development. It’s also a good early opportunity to identify and address potential bad habits like thumb-sucking.

At What Age Should Children Be Regularly Seeing the Dentist?

According to the American Dental Association (https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/caries-risk-assessment-and-management), kids are vulnerable to cavities as soon as they’ve got teeth. That said, after that first visit to the dentist, barring any emergencies, your child shouldn’t need to go back for another couple of years.

At that point, around age 3 or 4, regular visits to the dentist can ensure that your kids get all the preventive and corrective care they need to avoid cavities and more serious issues all while establishing a strong rapport with their dentist and learning the importance of a lifelong commitment to good oral hygiene.

A Top-Tier Pediatric Dentist in Brooklyn

If you’re in Dumbo and looking for a skilled and compassionate dental care team to help nurture your child’s long-term commitment to good oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings and exams, contact our friendly and knowledgeable team here at Leaf Dental to schedule a consultation!

This is a great question! In fact, not all baby teeth that get cavities will need to be fixed. If they will fall out shortly, we can usually leave them untreated. There are many baby teeth that stay in for up to ten years! If those teeth get cavities and are left untreated, they can abscess leading to baby teeth root canals. If decay, which is bacteria, is left too long in the mouth, it can actually help cause decay on other teeth in the mouth including the permanent ones!