Matthew L. Bellafiore, DDS, PC

Update: beware of this practice, Dr Rome is no longer here and after my excellent review above which was mostly for Dr Rome and Geri (the office manager) I will not be returning. My treatment finished in May ’13, my husbands treatment finished in August ’13. In December ’13, we were sent a bill for $ 500 this was after we were told we didn’t owe anything. I called and was told to disregard it because Geri had allegedly worked out people bills wrongly– therefore not our fault. Today I received the bill again this time threatening me with ‘Collections’. Also one of my co workers had some work done there last week they told her that at most the treatment would cost $ 200 — they charged her $ 350 — with no real explanation. Go here at your own risk — used to be good but now underhand — you have been warned.

There is no one better that I have been to for cosmetic dental work in the city.
For regular cleanings they are on the expensive side. Dr. Bellafiore is very thorough though and one of the best, so you get what you pay for.
I went here for years and now go to another dentist because I moved, but still go back when I need cosmetic work done.
The staff is very nice and the atmosphere is relaxing if you have to wait, and you rarely do have to wait.

i had a tooth pain while traveling. I was smart enough to buy trip insurance but I had no idea who to call in New York. I called the insurance company and they gave me Dr. Bellafiore’s name. I got in the same day. He was a cheerful man in the middle years of his practice. The office was clean and well maintained. He checked my tooth, took an x-​ray and told me there was some inflammation and wear. to see my dentist when I got home. to Wisconsin. The bill was $ 125 and the insurance had a $ 50 deductible, so I get back $ 75. Would I see him again? Definitely.

By far the best dentist I have been to. He is thorough, a perfectionist, and takes the time to explain his plan of care with you in a way you understand. Very lucky to have found such a great dentist when there are so many to choose from.

Beware of Matthew Bellafiore, DDS!!! I had a very bad experience with
him. He recommended 2 relatively expensive procedures (replacing a
bridge and a gold inlay to fill a cavity in a wisdom tooth). I felt he
pushed me to start the latter while I was in the dentist’s chair and I
was very upset during and after the appointment, and I was in pain.
I got 2 second opinions, which cost me time and money, and both dentists told me they disagreed with the recommendations. They both said they do not believe in gold inlays for wisdom teeth and both said my bridge was structurally sound.
I believe Dr. Bellafiore owes me money, and I am taking him to court. I
have lost hours of work and suffered what I believe to be unnecessary
pain from his dental work.

I also have Delta Dental PPO and I am well aware that when I have a dentist appointment that there is ALWAYS a co-​pay which must be made at the time of the appointment — Dr Bellafiore is in the PREMIERE plan which means that I have to pay the difference (which I am willing to do because I love going to this dentist office so much).
Every time I have an appointment, the staff makes sure
Marie, Geri, and the rest of the staff are absolutely lovely and always helpful. Once again I have never had a problem here and my family and I will continue coming back here as long as Dr. Bellafiore is here! :)

Throbbing tooth, radiating pain, promtly took myself to Bellafiore very expectant of quality service. Reception, great. Bedside manner, terrific, warm.
Diagnosis — your tooth has a vertical crack, bacteria has spread to the root, you must have a root canal — immediately. Just to make sure, go see my colleague across the street, I’ll get you in immediately — you can have this done tomorrow. Endodontrics LLC saw me first thing in the morning. Confirmed diagnosis, tooth is cracked. Root canal immiment. Projected price tag 5k.
Any alternatives, I asked. Well you can go and get a temporary crown while you think about it. That might help with the pain. I’ll give him a call.
Unbeknownst to Endodontrics, armed with sticker shock, I marched myself to Hanson Dental, in Metrotech, (uhm, Myrtle and Flatbush) covered by my insurance but so… clinic with, you know «clinic» front desk staff, that I never went there.
Three specialists later (an oral surgeon and two root canal guys) — because I vigorously defended the Bellafiore prognosis — I learned I had a shallow cavity and a gum inflammation. Price tag — $ 190 co-​pay.
Dentists, this one, is like that random mechanic, who sees you coming. I am very motivated to file a formal complaint.
Keep you posted.
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So several dentists later, my tooth is still not 100% problem — I am still in a holding pattern. But it seems as if Bellafiore was not the problem — I have discovered dentistry is not an exact science and they are all guessing — the opinions fell evenly on both sides of the fence. What I have learned is buyer beware! Of course if you kill the tooth — problem solved!

I love this place! I have had some pretty bad experiences with other dentists, but this office is truly a great place to go. The staff is seriously incredible:
Iris — the office manager, remembers everyone by name
Andrea — the dental assistant, sweet and funny
Marie — the hygenist. awesome. just awesome. never had a such a great cleaning. she’s sweet, funny and gentle.
Dr. Bellafiore himself, well he’s the best!
I really recommend this dentist’s office. I have recommended co workers and everyone has been impressed by the service.