Convenient Access from Long Island City
Columbus Park Dental is a straightforward trip across the East River for anyone in Long Island City. Our office is on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a drive of about 13 minutes from the Hunters Point waterfront when the bridge is moving, or one transfer away by subway. If you want a dentist near Long Island City whose chair sits a single train change from your home station, this is a practical choice.
From the Hunters Point Library at 47-40 Center Boulevard, a short walk from Gantry Plaza State Park, drivers head east on 47th Road and northeast on Jackson Avenue past MoMA PS1 to the ramp at Queensboro Plaza. The lower level of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge carries you west into Manhattan, where you drop one block down 2nd Avenue and ride E 57th Street west for most of a mile. A one-block jog up 6th Avenue leads to Central Park South and Columbus Circle, then Broadway and a brief stretch of Amsterdam Avenue bring you to W 72nd Street and 40 W 72nd St Ste B, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Expect about 5.1 miles and roughly 13 minutes in free-flowing traffic; the map listing for the office pins the exact block.
The subway is often easier. Board the 7 at Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av, Hunters Point Av or Court Sq, change at Times Sq-42 St for the 1, 2 or 3, and get off at 72 St on Broadway, about 6 minutes on foot from us and listed by the MTA as accessible. From Court Sq-23 St, the E reaches 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in the same complex, where the C runs up to 72 St at Central Park West, about a 3-minute walk. If you live nearer the Hell Gate, see our Astoria page; Lenox Hill, just over the bridge, is covered separately too.
From the Hunters Point Waterfront to West 72nd Street
Long Island City was its own city from 1870 until it joined Greater New York in 1898, and the old industrial waterfront has since turned into a fast-growing residential district in Queens County. Glass towers rise along the river beside the Queensbridge Houses, and the gantries at Gantry Plaza State Park still frame the Midtown skyline. Sunnyside sits to the east, with Greenpoint across Newtown Creek.
Culture is part of daily life here too. MoMA PS1 fills an 1892 Romanesque Revival schoolhouse on Jackson Avenue, and the Hunters Point Library anchors the waterfront a few blocks from the piers.
Plenty of people who live here already ride the 7 or the E into Manhattan every weekday. Since Times Sq-42 St is part of that routine, adding a stop on West 72nd Street before or after work takes far less planning than it sounds. An 8 AM opening on Tuesdays and Fridays and hours until 6 PM on Mondays leave room on either side of a typical office day.
Our office is in Manhattan, and what Long Island City patients gain is a team of eight doctors under one roof, with cosmetic, aligner and surgical care available without referrals to separate offices.
Smile Goals Common Among Long Island City Patients
Appearance-driven goals bring plenty of people to the dentist: straighter teeth before a big presentation, a brighter shade for photos, or a chipped front tooth that finally needs fixing. Those goals fit our cosmetic side, which ranges from clear aligners and whitening to veneers and ceramic repairs.
For small chips and worn edges, our dentists may recommend Minimally Invasive Ceramic Restorations, which keep as much natural tooth as possible. Patients curious about the face as well as the smile can read about Facial Rejuvenation, offered by our dental team with a free consultation for new patients without insurance.
Not every visit is planned. A cracked tooth during a work lunch or a sudden ache on the 7 platform calls for quick attention, and we strive to fit emergencies into our schedule. New patients without insurance can book the Complimentary Emergency Exam & X-Ray, a focused look at the problem tooth rather than a full exam, so you know what you are dealing with before deciding on treatment.
Busy schedules also make prevention matter more. A cleaning every six months keeps whitening results looking their best, protects new veneers, and catches early gum problems before they affect the cosmetic work you have invested in.
What a Dentist Near Long Island City Offers Busy Commuters
Invisalign®
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets, so they suit client-facing jobs. New patients without insurance can start with a Free Invisalign® Consultation, and check-ins slot in around a 7 train commute.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Shade, shape and symmetry are planned together. The $250 Teeth Whitening add-on, regularly $800, takes about 15 minutes during an exam and cleaning visit while supplies last.
Veneers & Crowns
Veneers reshape front teeth, while crowns protect cracked or heavily filled ones. Some patients combine both in a single treatment plan.
Therapeutic Injectables
Our dental team offers therapeutic injectables alongside dentistry. They are planned with the same care as any other treatment and discussed at a consultation first.
Cleanings & Exams
Regular hygiene visits are the base of every cosmetic plan for Long Island City patients. Booking two a year keeps gums healthy and gives the dentist a chance to spot problems early.
Meet Your Columbus Park Dental Team
The practice was founded by Dr. Sidak Singh, a restorative and cosmetic dentist with a DDS from Howard University, an MS from NYU and a general practice residency at Interfaith Medical Center. He works alongside Dr. Andrew Kelly, a Penn graduate with clinical honors and a US Air Force officer who was named 2025 Pacific Air Forces Clinical Dentist of the Year.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
All major PPO plans are accepted, and the insurance team prepares a cost estimate before work begins. Cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance, so larger plans can be spread out with Sunbit financing. Uninsured patients can also choose the CPD Plus plan at $950 a year, which includes three cleanings, three exams and two fluoride treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Columbus Park Dental from Long Island City, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 5.1 miles from the Hunters Point Library, around 13 minutes by car when traffic is light and longer at rush hour. The drive crosses the Queensboro Bridge, follows 57th Street west and turns up Broadway. Patients who want a dentist near Long Island City without driving can take the 7 to Times Sq-42 St, then the 1, 2 or 3.
Do I have to pay a toll to drive from Queens to your office?
No bridge toll applies, because the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge is free according to NYC DOT. However, the Manhattan side of the route uses streets at or below 60th Street, which sit inside the MTA Congestion Relief Zone, so that charge does apply. Taking the subway avoids it entirely.
Can a dental office provide facial injectables?
Yes. Therapeutic injectables and facial rejuvenation are part of the care our team provides on West 72nd Street, planned with the same attention to facial balance as cosmetic dentistry. New patients without insurance can book a Free Facial Rejuvenation Consultation first, so you can discuss goals and options before deciding on any treatment.
Can I straighten my teeth without metal braces?
Yes, in many cases. Invisalign® uses a series of clear, removable aligners instead of brackets and wires, which suits people who meet clients or present at work. New patients without insurance can book a free consultation, where the dentist examines your bite and explains what aligners can and cannot correct before you decide.
Will my dental insurance pay for veneers or other cosmetic work?
Usually not. Cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance, although restorative work such as a crown on a damaged tooth may be. Our insurance team reviews your plan and gives you a cost breakdown before treatment, and Sunbit financing, credit cards, cash and checks can help with the portion insurance does not pay.
Schedule Your Visit from Long Island City
When you are ready to book with a dentist near Long Island City, call 646-347-2469 and our front desk will find a time that fits your commute. See every neighborhood we serve on the Areas We Serve page, or visit the New York City Dentist homepage to learn more about the practice.