Edward A Alvarez, DDS PC

I went to see Dr. Alvarez for a second opinion, and I am so grateful I did. The dentist I saw previous to him said I needed a root canal and or oral surgery along with Invisalign. After looking over my X-​rays Dr. Alvarez told me in no way shape or form did I need a root canal or surgery (thank goodness). He suggested I get clear correct (very similar to Invisalign) because it was the banging and grinding of my teeth from my incorrect bite that was causing my tooth pain and sensitivity not a decaying root. He explained the process for both Invisalign and clear correct, clear correct seemed much more logical than Invisalign for several reasons. We even got my imaging done in the same visit to get to get it to the lab at clear correct ASAP. Dr. Alvarez was extremely gentle in checking for any sensitivity in my teeth, and explained what he was doing every step of the way. I have to say it was very nice to feel like I was being fussed over and have so much time spent on my case. This was the best dentist visit I’ve had quite relaxing from my usual chaotic in and out experiences else where. I go back between 4 and 6 weeks to get my first set of trays. I am beyond excited to have my bite fixed and my tooth pain go away. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Alvarez to everyone I know.

Dr Alvarez is brilliantly educated, he thoroughly understands his field of dentistry, he commands the most advanced technology for your benefit – and he makes sure your teeth look as good as possible, even when that means substantial extra effort. He is kind, generous, and compassionate, never hurried, and always fully attentive. I’ve been going to him since he opened his Midtown East practice in 2002, and can confidently say he is a maestro of dentistry.

This review is long over due!!! So apologies to Dr. Alvarez!!! At a young age I had to get bonding on my front six teeth. As a young teen saying I felt really weird with these teeth is an understatement, and it took me a long time to feel good with this change. so from age 12 to 25 I had the bonding… over the years obviously drinking, occasionally smoking and all other elements did its wear and tear on my teeth. I became very shy and literally never smiled because of this. So I set out to find a dentist who wasn’t just good, but f**king amazing! I had many consultations with different dentist through NY (I live in Orange County NY).I simply didn’t trust them. A friend of mine suggested Dr. Alvarez and I haven’t stopped smiling. My face hurts!!! I got six brand new teeth. No more bonding. I did veneers! Him and his staff helped me from beginning to end! Everything from style, shape, size, color! I went with that «celebrity white» porcelain… It took a full day to complete, but he took his time he made sure every tooth was perfect, and if it wasn’t he fixed it right on the spot! He does amazing work! I was so stunned at how beautiful they looked. I was speechless. Later that night I actually went on a date with this awesome guy and now I’ve been dating him for a few months, he loves my smile., everyone loves my smile. I’m so thankful I was able to see Dr. Alvarez. He gave me back such confidence I was lacking for years. I could talk all day about his work and how great it was being in the office and my total experience. Go see him!!!

Doctor Alvarez has been my dentist for over 8 years now and he is by far the best Dentist I’ve ever been to. The fact that he uses a laser instead of a mechanical drill is also impressive and makes for less painful dental surgery. When I had root canal performed it was so pain free that I was able to go back to work immediately following the procedure. His office is so high tech that he also used the laser to map out my teeth in order to fit me for a crown, and then had a computer mill the crown right there in his office! Great «chair-​side» manner as well.

Dr. Alvarez is the only person I trust with my dental work. Going to the dentist is no longer a scary thing but I know that any time I go he will take care of me and I am 110% comfortable with him. He, unlike many dentists, will talk you through everything he is doing to make you more at ease, he checks up to make sure you are doing ok and his office staff is incredible. You get a very welcoming feeling whenever you go there. His work is top notch and he takes the time you need to get the work done, he doesn’t rush you at all. He will answer all of your questions and I’ve been going to him for years. A+++ across the board, i recommend him to anyone!

Dr Alvarez is amazing!
He is honest, thorough, understanding, gentle, and professional. His education and skills are more advanced than other dentists, which enables the patient to feel comfortable with his work.
I recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone that wants to have a perfect smile!!!
Janine.

I don’t understand the reviewer before me, Dr. Alvarez is anything but a perfectionist, and if you find yourself dissatisfied with his work, he will not be kind to you. He will literally pull long faces and make you feel very uncomfortable. If you want work that looks cheap and subpar, you’ve found your dentist!

Eddie is the best! I have horrible teeth and therefore have been to a slew of dentists in my life, but Dr. Alvarez is the best. He’s patient, extremely skillful, and has really helped me out in binds with horrible tooth issues. Don’t know what I would do without him!!!
He’s very much a perfectionist, which is exactly what you’d want in a dentist.
The fact that he does his own root canals and is able to make crowns, inlays and onlays in the office is hugely advantageous as well, because it means less office visits.

Eddie is a fanatic about dentistry. With his commitment to continuing education, mastery of the latest tools and techniques, it’s clear that he is not just doing this for a living, he’s doing it because this is his passion. I have had fillings and invisalign done by him and he has done an amazing job with both. He is able to do your fillings without any drugs or discomfort using a laser drill, which if you’ve never had used before, is a pretty amazing experience. What I like the most of all about Dr. Eddie is that he is able to break his work/​art form down into terms than an intelligent lay person can understand, which to me is the true hallmark of an expert in their field, and probably why he is so highly sought after for speaking and teaching engagements around the country. He also has great taste in music, which you will hear while you are at his office.

I’ve been going to Dr. Alvarez for nearly 3 years after being enthusiastically referred to him by my uncle, who works in the area.
It’s just Karen, his hygenist and assistant and him. Dr. Alvarez performs all procedures, including routine cleanings, himself and is one of the friendliest doctors I’ve ever had in any field.
He also is a pioneer in the use of lasers in dentistry. On my first visit, he used a laser to look for cavities and found one that otherwise wouldn’t have been spotted. For fillings, rather than using novicane and drilling the conventional way, he uses a laser drill that is completely painless. He’s since upgraded lasers to a more accurate and comfortable water laser (before you could feel something, but it didn’t hurt; now you don’t feel a thing). I went this morning for a filling (yes, I was bad) and the whole process took only about 20 minutes and I was able to go right to work with zero discomfort.
I also hear that he can use lasers for cosmetic dentistry and is an expert in the field, but haven’t taken him up on these services yet.
The only downside (and hence a reluctant star off) is that he does not have staff to handle the billing, so you have to pay in full and submit a claim form to recoup whatever your insurance covers. It’s not that much of a hassle, but you are out a couple hundred bucks or more for a couple weeks.