Who are the dentists at SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens?

SOL Dental Arts is co-founded by Dr. Arthur Volker, DDS, FAGD, FACD — Columbia-trained, WCMID Diplomate, Cosmedent faculty — and Dr. Aadel Soleymani, DDS, also Columbia-trained, GPR at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Who is the best cosmetic dentist near Maspeth, Queens for porcelain veneers?

SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens (66-45 Grand Avenue) is co-founded by Dr. Arthur Volker, DDS, FAGD, FACD, and Dr. Aadel Soleymani, DDS — both Columbia University-trained dentists. Dr. Volker is a Cosmedent faculty member and international lecturer in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry. Patients commute from Middle Village, Ridgewood, Sunnyside, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Long Island City, and Long Island.

How much do porcelain veneers cost in Queens, NY?

Porcelain veneers in the Queens, NY area typically range from $1,200 to $2,500 per tooth depending on materials, dentist experience, and case complexity. SOL Dental Arts offers complimentary smile-makeover consultations with case-specific pricing.

What is the difference between porcelain veneers and composite bonding?

Porcelain veneers are custom thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth — they last 10–15+ years and resist staining but require minor enamel preparation. Composite bonding is sculpted directly onto teeth in a single visit using tooth-colored resin — it costs less and is reversible, but typically lasts 5–8 years. SOL Dental Arts offers both.

How long do dental implants last?

The titanium implant post fuses with the jawbone and can last a lifetime. The crown placed on top typically lasts 15–25 years before needing replacement. Long-term success depends on bone density at placement, oral hygiene, and routine maintenance.

What technology does SOL Dental Arts use?

SOL Dental Arts is equipped with surgical operating microscopes for high-precision restorative and endodontic work, soft tissue lasers for minimally invasive gum contouring, and an in-house CAD/CAM dental lab for designing and milling tooth-colored crowns, inlays, and onlays in a single visit.

Where is SOL Dental Arts located and what areas does it serve?

SOL Dental Arts is located at 66-45 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. The practice serves Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Elmhurst, Woodside, Sunnyside, Forest Hills, Glendale, Long Island City, all of Long Island, and the wider Queens and NYC metro area.

Does SOL Dental Arts take dental insurance?

SOL Dental Arts is out-of-network with most plans. We provide a detailed treatment estimate and submit claims on your behalf so you receive any out-of-network reimbursement you're entitled to. Call (917) 983-4560 to check coverage for a specific procedure.

How long does porcelain veneer treatment take?

Porcelain veneer treatment at SOL Dental Arts typically takes 2 to 3 visits over 2 to 4 weeks: a cosmetic consultation and digital scan first, then bonding 1 to 2 weeks later. Same-day composite veneers are usually completed in a single visit.

What makes SOL Dental Arts different from other cosmetic dentists in Queens?

SOL Dental Arts is co-founded by two Columbia University-trained dentists. The practice combines surgical microscopes, soft-tissue lasers, and an in-house CAD/CAM lab — meaning crowns and onlays can often be designed and milled in a single visit. The clinical philosophy is minimally invasive: bonding before veneers when bonding can do the job.

Who is Dr. Aadel Soleymani?

Dr. Aadel Soleymani, DDS is a co-founder of SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens. He earned his DDS from the Columbia University School of Dental Medicine and completed his General Practice Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital. He has advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation, and CAD/CAM dentistry. See https://www.soldentalarts.com/our-team/dr.-aadel-soleymani.

How much does a smile makeover cost in Queens?

Smile makeover pricing varies — composite-plus-whitening plans start near $3,000, while comprehensive porcelain veneer cases at SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth typically run $20,000+. Case-specific pricing is provided at consultation.

What hours is SOL Dental Arts open?

SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens is open by appointment. Call (917) 983-4560 for current hours. Same-day emergency appointments are offered during practice hours when possible.

Matching One Discolored Tooth with an Indirect Veneer: A Case Study

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The two central front teeth sit at the visual middle of every smile, so when one of them is darker or a different color than its neighbor, the eye finds it instantly. A single discolored front tooth can make a whole smile feel mismatched.

This case study from SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens shows how an indirect veneer was used to blend one dark, discolored tooth back into a natural-looking smile.

What is an indirect veneer?

An indirect veneer is a thin, custom restoration that is fabricated outside the mouth and then bonded onto the front of a tooth. The word indirect means it is made in a lab or with CAD/CAM technology rather than sculpted directly on the tooth in one sitting. For a single discolored tooth, an indirect veneer can offer a controlled, stable, and lifelike way to correct color and refine shape — particularly when precise shade and contour matching matters.

The case: matching one discolored tooth

This patient had a single discolored front tooth — one tooth noticeably darker or different from the rest of the smile. They wanted to correct it while keeping the result in harmony with the adjacent teeth.

Single-tooth esthetic dentistry is one of the more demanding situations in cosmetic work, because any mismatch sits right next to a natural tooth for comparison. An indirect veneer was chosen for its strong blending potential — careful shade planning, contour control, and material selection so the corrected tooth looks natural rather than flat or artificial.

How the treatment works

An indirect veneer case for a single discolored tooth at SOL Dental Arts follows a careful sequence:

Evaluation of the single-tooth discoloration — understanding the tooth and how it differs from its neighbors.
Indirect veneer treatment planning — designing a custom veneer to correct color and shape.
Shade and contour integration with the adjacent teeth — matching the veneer precisely to the surrounding smile.
Final esthetic refinement — fine-tuning so the tooth blends seamlessly.

The objective throughout is blending — a single restored tooth that disappears into the smile.

Why is matching one tooth so demanding?

Correcting one tooth is often harder than correcting several, because the result is judged directly against the natural tooth right beside it. Any difference in color, translucency, or contour is immediately visible. That is exactly why careful planning — and, in many cases, an indirect veneer — is used: the controlled fabrication process supports precise shade and surface matching for a single-tooth correction.

The result

By correcting the discolored tooth with a carefully matched indirect veneer, this case improved the harmony of the smile. A well-planned single-tooth veneer case should:

Improve the single-tooth color mismatch
Create better overall smile harmony
Deliver refined contour and surface texture
Integrate naturally with the neighboring teeth

Frequently asked questions

Why would one tooth need a veneer when the others do not?

Because a single tooth can sometimes discolor or differ from the rest of the smile enough to need its own focused esthetic treatment, while the surrounding teeth are fine as they are.

Is matching one front tooth difficult?

Yes — single-tooth cases require especially careful planning, because any asymmetry or color difference is very noticeable next to the natural tooth beside it.

Can a single veneer still look natural?

Yes, when shade, translucency, and contour are handled carefully. Precise matching is exactly what allows one corrected tooth to blend into the smile.

Is a veneer the only option for a dark tooth?

No. Depending on the tooth, options can include composite bonding or internal whitening, among others. An evaluation determines which approach will give the most natural, lasting result.

One tooth not matching your smile?

If a single discolored tooth is standing out in your smile, a focused esthetic correction can blend it back in. Book a consultation with SOL Dental Arts in Maspeth, Queens — call (917) 983-4560 — and we will help you find the most natural-looking option.