Second opinion · Saving natural teeth

Told your tooth can’t be saved? Let’s take a second look.

We have saved hundreds of teeth that patients were told to have extracted. Meet Dr. Shin in person or by video. Your current dentist can send us your X-rays before the visit.

Book a second opinion Talk with our staff

Consultation $150, credited toward your treatment if you begin with us.

Why we fight for your tooth

Hundreds

of teeth saved that patients had been told to remove.

Nothing replaces a natural tooth.

Your own tooth keeps its root, its feel and the bone that holds it. Patients who keep their teeth tell us they chew, smile and feel better for it.

An extraction cannot be undone.

Once a tooth is removed, the bone around it begins to shrink. Replacing it later takes more time, more treatment and more cost.

You get an honest answer.

Not every tooth can be saved. If yours cannot be saved predictably, we will tell you plainly and explain every option.

Before: dull, uneven teeth with exposed roots

A patient’s story

D., in her own words

D. came to us for restorative care. Over several visits, Dr. Shin restored her teeth with porcelain veneers. Press play to hear her describe the experience.

“I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Peter Shin and his entire office. … I felt in such good hands, so comfortable and confident in Dr. Peter’s work. … I’m so happy I found them, and I highly recommend them.”

D.Voice message · porcelain veneers0:46

Voice message and photographs of a patient of the practice, shared with her permission. Individual results vary.

Reviews

What our patients say

Verified reviews from patients of Dr. Shin on Zocdoc.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“The best dentist I've ever seen. The staff was so friendly and helpful and Dr. Hyo Sup Shin was extremely nice and explained everything regarding my teeth. Found my new dentist and would highly recommend to anyone.”

Andrew S.

Verified review · Zocdoc, July 2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Wonderful dentist! He did veneers for me after Invisalign treatment and I absolutely love my smile! Great office and staffs too! Thanks Dr. Shin!”

S. B.

Verified review · Zocdoc

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I had pain on my wisdom teeth, and Dr. Shin took them out in less than 5 minutes. He explained everything thoroughly, and I had no pain the day after.”

K. W.

Verified review · Zocdoc

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“It was clean office with friendly staffs. I did feel very comfortable during the treatment and doctor explained all information that I have to know in detail. I'm highly satisfied and will recommend to my friends and visit again!”

Hyunkyung L.

Verified review · Zocdoc, February 2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I had an emergency with broken tooth. Dr. Shin helped me take them out without any pain. He was very through and worked slowly and let me take breaks, because I felt nervous about taking them out. His assistant was also very caring. Thank you Dr. Shin.”

C. O.

Verified review · Zocdoc

Common reasons for extraction

Teeth we are often told to remove, and how they may be saved

A failed root canal

Root canal retreatment can clear the infection and keep the tooth in place.

A deep cavity near the nerve

Root canal treatment and a crown can rebuild a tooth that looks beyond repair.

A tooth broken at the gumline

Crown lengthening can expose enough healthy tooth to hold a new crown.

A cracked tooth

Many cracks can be held together with a crown before they spread further.

Gum recession or bone loss

Gum treatment and gum grafting can protect the root and steady the tooth.

Every tooth is different. Your exam shows which of these, if any, will work for you. Read our full guide to second opinions.

Your consultation

Meet Dr. Shin in person or by video

Both visits cost $150. The fee is credited toward your treatment if you begin with us.

In person

Comprehensive exam

$150About 60 minutes30 Central Park S.

Dr. Shin examines the tooth in question and your whole mouth.
We take X-rays and a 3D CBCT scan when needed.
We check your gums, bite and any existing dental work.
You leave with a written plan, your options and the exact fees.

Book in person

Virtual

Video consultation

$150About 30 minutesSecure video call

Dr. Shin reviews your X-rays, sent by your current dentist, before the call.
He explains what he sees and whether the tooth may be savable.
You learn what an in-person exam would confirm.
A video visit cannot replace an exam, but it tells you whether one is worth it.

Book by video

More than one tooth

A comprehensive exam that looks after your whole mouth

The tooth that brought you in is our first priority, but it is rarely the whole story. We look at every tooth, your gums and your bite, so you leave knowing how to keep your mouth healthy for years to come.

Full-mouth examination

Every tooth, filling and crown is checked, not only the one in question.

3D imaging

An in-office CBCT scan shows the root, the bone and any infection in three dimensions.

Gum and bite check

Healthy gums and an even bite are what keep a saved tooth working.

A written plan

Your options, the order of treatment and the fees are set out in writing.

Gallery

Inside Shin Dental

Our team, our training, and the patients we care for. Swipe to look around.

Dr. Shin treating a patient with his assistant

Dr. Shin at a live-surgery implant training course

Dr. Shin reviewing images in the treatment room

Dr. Shin receiving his certificate from a live-surgery implant course, 2022

Dr. Shin with a patient in the treatment chair

Dr. Shin with classmates and faculty at NYU

Dr. Shin discussing a case during implant training

Dr. Shin and his team celebrating together

Dr. Shin with NYU colleagues and faculty

Dr. Shin with colleagues during training

Dr. Shin at the K-Dental World Conference

Book a second opinion

Choose a time for your second opinion

Pick a time that suits you on our calendar. Our team will then confirm the details of your second-opinion visit with you, including whether you’d like to come in or meet by video.

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You can also text or call us at (917) 773-1353. Need to change your visit? Please let us know at least 24 hours ahead.

Questions

Before you book

Will my current dentist know I asked for a second opinion?

Only if you tell them. A second opinion is a normal part of good care, and we are glad to share our findings with your dentist if you ask.

What if my tooth cannot be saved?

We will tell you plainly and explain every option, including implants, bridges and partial dentures. You decide what happens next.

How does the $150 credit work?

If you begin treatment with us, the $150 consultation fee is applied to your treatment. It appears as a credit on your first treatment bill.

How do you get my X-rays?

Ask your current dentist to send us your most recent X-rays of the tooth and any 3D scan. Their office must provide copies on request, and our team can help arrange it when you book.

Do you accept insurance?

We are out of network with most PPO plans and submit claims on your behalf. Coverage for consultations varies by plan.

Not every tooth can be saved. Whether a tooth can be kept depends on each patient’s condition, and results vary.

A virtual consultation is not a substitute for an in-person examination. A diagnosis requires an examination.

Photographs and video may be taken during patient visits for educational and advertising purposes.