Peter A. Costalos, DMD

Orthodontics often gets reduced to braces and retainers, but the field covers far more—alignment issues, jaw discrepancies, even sleep-related breathing problems. Peter A. Costalos, DMD operates a practice in Bay Ridge, where the focus spans traditional metal braces, clear aligners, and early interceptive treatments for children. The office sits at 466 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11209, a stretch of the neighborhood that blends residential quiet with the occasional bustle of 3rd Avenue just blocks away. While orthodontic work isn’t exactly impulse-driven, the practice handles everything from initial consultations to post-treatment retention, skipping the referral runaround that some general dentists require. Questions about treatment timelines or insurance coordination? The front desk fields those at (718) 238-9888.

The area around Bay Ridge Parkway leans more toward family-oriented businesses than flashy storefronts, which aligns with the patient base orthodontists typically serve. Directions to the office are straightforward—whether coming from the R train at Bay Ridge Avenue or the BQE—but parking, like much of Brooklyn, demands a bit of strategy. For those mapping it out ahead of time, the location’s pin drops right at the entrance. No practice can promise a painless adjustment period, but the goal here is the same as anywhere: straighter teeth, fewer complications, and—eventually—a lot less time spent in the chair.