Sonny Torres Oliva DDS

Dr Sonny Oliva is fantastic! I had an emergency with a tooth and was due to fly. He got me in right away, took care of my issue, and made it so I could fly without pain.
His office is beautiful, his staff is courteous, and his bedside manner is wonderful. His machines are very high tech and he thoroughly explained what was going on and how he would treat it.
It really was a great dental experience and I’m very picky — my father was a dentist.

I absolutely love going to the dentist now because of Sonny! This is the best dentist in New York, I have never looked forward to going to a dentist like I do here. Can’t wait for my next cleaning!

Just had my first visit with Dr.Sonny. My root canal was quick and painless. I look forward to continuing with him in the future

I’ll start off by saying that Dr. Sonny Oliva and his team has my highest recommendation as a general and cosmetic dentist, and I’d especially recommend them for anyone with severe anxiety or sensitivity around getting dental work done. You can rest assured that their standard for comfort and a beautiful end-​product is equal to or greater than your own. Now I’ll tell you why if you feel like reading further.
I’ve seen Dr. Oliva a handful of times since 2005. Initially I had fancy insurance, but later he accommodated me with flexible pricing as I wandered between careers and needed to pay in cash. The first few visits were for cleanings, and they were every bit as relaxing and stress free as he advertises and other patients attest to. Granted I’m a low maintenance person when it comes to dentist visits and have fallen asleep in every dentist’s chair I’ve ever sat in, but still! A couple years later I showed up on Dr. Oliva’s doorstep again to get my wisdom teeth removed. And again it was a seamless and relaxing experience despite one being impacted. Based on just the above, I should have left him a review a long time ago, but didn’t…
Fast-​forward to this past weekend when I had a serious bicycle vs. car accident and was the losing opponent riding a bike that ate some concrete. After 10 hours in the ER and ICU I left with with my top front teeth looking like a cross between Gollum or some character in the Lord of The Rings movies or perhaps someone in one of the Saw horror movies. It was/​is not pretty! The following day I emailed Dr. Oliva at 5pm and got a call back at 9pm while he was riding the train. Despite not having heard from me in 6-​years and me once again needing to be a cash patient with budgetary constraints (I’m building a company this time, not wandering!), he told me to walk-​in the next morning without an appointment and also took a few minutes to explain some of the possible paths going forward. At his office the next morning I was in a chair within 5 minutes with no waiting for paperwork. After X-​rays and taking a look at things he spontaneously said a custom teeth guard would help me get through the upcoming days/​weeks with less pain until it is time to do the reconstructive work. Since he operates his own dental lab, he simply had a mold made right there and personally ran to another floor to have the teeth guard poured and trimmed to my specs immediately. I’m not sure it took even 20 minutes after the mold was finished. He popped it into place and sent me on my way without further discussion or invoicing.
To make it clear, I have no doubt that I am willing to pay, and that he will invoice me. And it’s possible the significant future work I’m going need motivated the special care he gave me. Regardless, the point of this to me is that I had been in a really bad accident and he went above and beyond to immediately increase my comfort levels and decrease my anxiety about next steps. That was his top priority, and everything else was secondary. When you’re in a situation like this as a patient, within reason, it’s almost all that matters to you.
I can’t say for sure that I’ll be able to have Dr. Oliva do the reconstructive work or guarantee that it will turn out amazing if he does (although I’d wager heavily that it would), but I know that him and his team deserved some praise from me no matter what. If I do get the reconstructive work done with them I’ll leave a separate review. I could be one of their greatest before-​and-​after stories ever!

Dr. Oliva is great, great dentist and a fine human being. Been going to him for 8 or 9 years. He uses the modern technology and he really does make an effort to have my experience be pleasant and pain free. He has always made good, creative recommendations and avoided complex procedures like root canals. His office is pleasant, good availability and his staff will reach out to insurance for pre-​clearance, etc. for you. I have had a couple emergencies and he took me right away. I have recommended my close friends and family to Dr. Oliva and have heard only positive feedback.

I’ve been going to Dr. Sonny for *years* — as has my wife. We’re both going on the recommendation of a friend that started seeing him when he was in DENTAL SCHOOL.
Fav = getting my teeth cleaned while relaxing and lying down listing to music
Least Fav = I can’t walk to his office ;-)

The dentist that wimps like me have been waiting for. Wonderful, professional, knowledgable. Would recommend it to anyone.

Second time here, this is the best dentists office ever. It is basically like going to a fancy spa where everyone is warm and friendly where you happen to have your teeth cleaned in the most gentle and careful manner. Even better than last time, there was a masseuse who massaged hands and feet during the entire cleaning. I wish i could find other businesses that operate at such a high level. I tell everyone about my favorite dentist and it’s amazing that they don’t have to advertise because literally everyone I know loves it there and they grow organically via word of mouth. Harvard business school should do a case study on Dr. Olivia’s practice so other businesses can learn and emulate what they have going. Should get ten stars!

Dr. Oliva and his team are the best, the very best. I’ve recommended friends and they all agree w/​me! I’m not the biggest fan of the dentist (terrified) but I continue to go back… from the spa-​like feeling for a cleaning, to having my hand held during one of my procedures are just a couple of examples to show the greatness that lives in this office.

was recommended to dr. oliva by my dentist in beverly hills when i asked for recommendations before moving back to new york. great office environment, spa like if i had to compare it to something. i’ve never wanted a teeth cleaning before dr. oliva. the process is only what i can describe as a massage for your mouth, down to a comfy massage table and relaxing backround music. dr. oliva himself is extremely attentive and friendly. i have a huge fear of dentistry in general and i’ve grown to trust in him (through experience) that i won’t be in pain, when going to an appointment now i don’t even give it a 2^nd thought anymore. the staff in the office is extremely welcoming and explain the entire process. all in all i couldn’t be happier with the overall experience with dr. oliva.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Torres’ for several years and I’ve never had anything less than a great experience. I just came back from a teeth cleaning that confirmed again that this office has the nicest staff of any medical office I’ve ever been to in NYC. Everything runs smoothly– with nice touches like emailing you a calendar appointment for your next visit and then sending you text reminders a few days beforehand that I wish every doctor and dentist would adpot. And of course you can’t beat the «zen» experience of laying flat and listening to «spa like» music while wearing an eye mask during your weirdly relaxing teeth cleaning.
They also accept my (standard, MetLife) dental coverage which 100% covers the cost of the cleanings. I heard about Dr. Torres through a referral and now I enthusiastically recommend Dr. Torres and his staff to my friends and colleagues all the time.
I will add that I also received the optional reflexology massage during my appointment a few times (OK, that part isn’t covered by my insurance) and it wasn’t for me. It’s not the most soothing type of massage so it was a bit much to have someone press my hand/​feet pressure points while someone else was cleaning my teeth. But YMMV!

No matter where I am in the world, or where life takes me, the one thing that will always remain constant is that every 6 months (or less) I will be in Dr. Olivia’s office.
Due to my love for physical risk-​taking, I have had several emergency trips to this office and they have saved me over and over and each time has been better than the last.
It is legitimately hard to have a bad time at this office. The staff is genuinely caring, helpful, meticulous and very friendly. It is hard to find a better, more welcoming staff not just at a dentists office… But ANYWHERE!
The office itself is special. It is calming, inviting, relaxing It almost feels like a spiritual retreat. (Yes we’re still talking ab a dentist here)
Lastly, Dr Oliva the (ZENtist) is a passionate artist who aims for and achieves perfection every single day. Moreover, he takes pride in his work, his patients, his staff and his office and it clearly shows and you can feel it.
If you want to enjoy going to the dentist, if you want to have the BEST treatment and care possible, Dr Oliva and his amazing staff are here to serve.

Sonny and his team are without a doubt the best in the business. When have you ever looked forward to going to the dentist?! A combination of a warm and welcoming staff, the most relaxing and thorough cleaning I’ve had in my life, and a knowledge box (Dr.
Oliva) that listens thoroughly and provides me solutions, articulated in terms that I can ACTUALLY understand, make this dentistry a soothing, relaxing, and all-​around fantastic experience. Once you visit Dr. Oliva and his team you will never stray from his 5^th Avenue penthouse.

If you are looking for a dentist, your search is over. It is so hard finding healthcare providers that you can trust. Dr. Olivia and his staff are extremely professional, caring, and passionate about their patients and practice. I would also add that Dr. Olivia may be one of the nicest and coolest guys around. If you have any fear or anxiety about going to the dentist, he will also help alleviate your concerns. I’ve recommended a few friends that were scared to death and they are still grateful. Don’t let the weird, speakeasy entrance to his office fool you, it opens up into a very clean spa like environment. And they continue that spa theme throughout your cleaning.

The BEST! He has come through for me twice when I’ve had a veneer emergency & not just fitted me into his schedule, but did such a great job with the fix. He’s friendly, nice, honest with his advice and approach… and I couldn’t recommend him more

Dr, Oliva is an exceptional doctor. Amazing attention to detail, bedside manner, well run office. I had crowns and veneers done and they are just perfect. Look no further. I have been to dentists all over the world, and am so happy to recommend someone you can truly trust.

I’ve been going to Dr Sonny for 4 years now and what a pleasure! The spa-​like environment is such a delight. During my latest visit, a reflexologist massaged my hands and feet during my cleaning! Highly recommended

I have been a very happy patient for over 10 years of Dr. Oliva’s. His staff, the cleanings, and now the hand and foot massage while you’re getting a cleaning plus Dr. Oliva’s non-​invasive approach all get very high marks. The massage is great but that just started in my last visit this month. It’s everything else that keeps me going there! I have recommended numerous people, including my boss, who all share the same affection for his office.

What a pleasurable experience. Ive been searching for a dentist for a while. I usually hate going to the denist mind you I dont have any issues with my teeth but i just never likes going bc cleanings always hurt etc.. But here the hygenist was awesome I didnt feel a thing. She answered every question I had. What a nice spa like look and feel. The massage during my cleaning was awesome. I will definitely go back again
Thanks!

I used to hate going to the dentist, but Dr. Oliva is just like the New York Times described — he’s a Zentist.
I have sensitive teeth and I really hate getting my teeth cleaned because it’s very painful. With dr. Olivas team it was actually more like a spa experience. And they are so nice!!!
Dr Oliva also fixed an issue with my teeth that I had for five years in five minutes. He is the man. Don’t go anywhere else. Trust Dr. Oliva with your smile.
Excellent customer service!