Dr. Richard Lee, DDS
Orthodontist
Dr. Richard Lee likes orthodontics because small changes can make a big difference in how people feel about themselves. Sometimes it’s finally fixing crowding that’s bothered someone for years. Sometimes it’s helping a teenager feel less self-conscious in photos. Other times, it’s simply making a bite healthier and easier to maintain long-term.
At Park Slope Dental Arts, “Dr. Richie” provides orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults using braces and clear aligner therapy designed around each patient’s goals and lifestyle. His approach is highly individualized, with an emphasis on balance, function, and natural-looking results.
Patients quickly learn that Dr. Lee is easygoing, thorough, and refreshingly honest about treatment expectations. He enjoys walking people through the process, helping orthodontics feel far less intimidating than they imagined.
Not Your Grandparents’ Braces
Orthodontics has changed a lot over the years, and Dr. Lee loves to show patients just how different today’s braces can be. Digital scanning, customized treatment planning, lower-profile braces, and clear aligner systems have made orthodontics more comfortable and flexible than many people expect.
A large part of Dr. Lee’s practice involves helping patients who thought they may have missed their chance to straighten their teeth years ago. Many adult patients are balancing careers, families, and packed schedules, so he works hard to make treatment manageable in everyday life.
Board-Certified Orthodontist With Advanced Training
Dr. Lee grew up in New York and attended Poly Prep Country Day School before completing his undergraduate studies at Columbia University. He later earned his dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he graduated with honors as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society.
After dental school, he completed his orthodontic residency training along with a Master’s degree in Dental Science. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and trained in a wide range of modern orthodontic techniques for both children and adults.
His treatment experience includes:
- Spark™ clear aligners
- Traditional braces
- Adult orthodontics
- Teen orthodontics
- Bite alignment
- Retainers
- Early orthodontic evaluations
Treatment That Fits Real Life
Some patients want the most discreet treatment option possible. Others are more into efficiency or correcting bite concerns they’ve always had. In any case, Dr. Lee loves to help them find solutions that fit their unique priorities, rather than forcing everyone into the same treatment style.
Dr. Lee also understands that orthodontic treatment is a long-term deal. Patients see him regularly throughout the process, so creating a great relationship matters to him just as much as the clinical side of treatment.
Because Park Slope Dental Arts includes multiple specialties in one office, Dr. Lee frequently collaborates with the restorative and surgical team when orthodontic treatment overlaps with implants, cosmetic work, or more complex functional planning.
Orthodontic Care for Every Stage
Dr. Lee treats patients at very different stages of life. Parents often bring their kids for early evaluations to monitor growth and development. Teens often begin treatment during middle school or high school. And still, many adults come in years later, when they’re finally ready to address something they’ve put off for a long time.
Most of these patients want to feel more confident and comfortable with their smile, but they also want a treatment experience that feels approachable from day one. Dr. Lee is happy to help on all counts.
FAQs
Dr. Richard Lee provides braces, clear aligners, retainers, bite correction treatment, and orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults at Park Slope Dental Arts in Brooklyn.
Yes. A large part of Dr. Lee’s practice involves adult orthodontics, including treatment with braces and clear aligners.
For many adults, clear aligners can be an effective way to improve alignment and bite issues while keeping treatment low-profile and flexible.
Patients benefit from Dr. Lee’s combination of precision, transparency, and approachable communication. He focuses on creating treatment plans designed to fit comfortably into their lives while delivering strong long-term results.
Dr. Richard Lee practices at Park Slope Dental Arts in Brooklyn, NY, serving patients throughout Park Slope and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods.