Dr. Howard Livers, D.D.S.

Dentistry isn’t what it used to be. Dr. Howard Livers, D.D.S. handles the usual cleanings and fillings, but the practice also specializes in cosmetic work—veneers, whitening, and subtle contouring that actually looks like teeth. Midtown East has no shortage of white-coat offices, yet this one sits above the fray on the twelfth floor of 595 Madison Ave, where the elevator doors open to a quiet corridor and a reception desk that doesn’t feel like a cattle call.

You’ll find the suite at 595 Madison Ave #1208, New York, NY 10022, a block east of Fifth and a short walk from the 53rd Street subway stops. Appointments are booked by phone—ring (212) 371-3311—and the same number works for anything from a cracked molar to a last-minute polish before an event. For directions, pull up the map: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c258fab8c8c681:0x3a98d340bc32197d.