Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dentist in New York, NY
Cheng H. Tai, DDS, MS, PC, has been providing exceptional dental care in Midtown Manhattan since 1992. Dr. Tai, a prosthodontist and former clinical assistant professor at NYU, combines advanced education in material science with artistic precision to deliver natural-looking cosmetic and restorative dental solutions. The practice prioritizes personalized patient care, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like digital scanning and laser dentistry to enhance comfort and outcomes.With over three decades of experience, Dr. Tai personally oversees every procedure, from routine checkups to complex smile transformations. The team maintains rigorous safety standards, including HEPA filtration and enhanced sterilization protocols, to ensure patient well-being. Located at Madison Avenue and 57th Street, the practice serves as a trusted dental resource for New York residents and visitors seeking comprehensive oral health solutions.
Services
Crowns
Dental Bridges
Root Canals
Emergency Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Veneers
Invisalign
Digital Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized dental expertise in Midtown Manhattan
- Our practice utilizes advanced digital scanning and laser dentistry technology
- We provide personalized emergency dental care with same-day treatment options
- Our prosthodontic training ensures natural-looking cosmetic dental restorations
- We maintain strict safety protocols exceeding CDC and ADA guidelines
What people say
Gentle and caring
Personal and professional service
Best dentist in NYC
Excellent crown work
Prompt emergency care
Services
Crowns
Porcelain crowns restore damaged teeth while maintaining natural aesthetics. Our digital iTero scanner creates precise 3D impressions for custom-fitted crowns that protect weakened teeth and improve appearance. This solution addresses extensive decay, cracks, and cosmetic imperfections while preserving dental function.
Dental Bridges
Fixed dental bridges replace missing teeth using adjacent crowns for support. We create natural-looking porcelain bridges that restore chewing ability and prevent remaining teeth from shifting. Digital impressions ensure precise fit while maintaining facial structure and smile integrity.
Root Canals
Modern root canal therapy removes infected pulp tissue while preserving natural tooth structure. Using advanced techniques, we alleviate pain and prevent reinfection by cleaning and sealing damaged root canals. This procedure saves teeth that would otherwise require extraction.
Emergency Dentistry
We provide prompt treatment for dental trauma, severe pain, and infections. Emergency services include tooth reimplantation, abscess drainage, and fracture repair using Waterlase technology for minimally invasive care. Same-day appointments ensure timely relief for critical dental issues.
Teeth Whitening
Professional Zoom whitening systems deliver dramatic results in-office or through customized take-home kits. Our treatments safely remove stains from coffee, wine, and aging while minimizing sensitivity. Patients achieve up to eight shades brighter smiles in a single 45-minute session.
People
Cheng H. Tai
Dentist & Prosthodontist
Dr. Tai earned his DDS and prosthodontics certificate from NYU while completing a Master's in Material Science. He served as NYU clinical faculty before establishing his private practice in 1992. His artistic approach combines technical precision with cosmetic expertise.
Questions
What emergency dental services are available?
We treat tooth trauma, infections, and severe pain with same-day appointments. Waterlase technology enables minimally invasive emergency procedures without traditional drilling.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We accept all PPO insurance plans and file claims for out-of-network coverage. Major providers include Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, and MetLife.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and offer flexible payment plans through our financial coordinator for major treatments.
How do digital impressions improve dental treatments?
iTero Element scanning replaces traditional molds with precise 3D imaging, making crown, bridge, and Invisalign treatments faster, more comfortable, and 99% accurate.
What is the experience with Invisalign treatment?
Dr. Tai provides free Invisalign consultations with digital treatment planning. Clear aligners straighten teeth discreetly, with checkups every 6-8 weeks and removable trays for eating and cleaning.
