Dentist Lakehurst, NJ

A Practice That Fits Lakehurst's Young Families

Lakehurst is a compact borough of under a square mile, incorporated from Manchester Township in 1921 and named for its lakes and woods. Around 1900 it was a winter resort town on the Central Railroad of New Jersey line. Today it sits at the western end of Route 37, with Route 70 as its main highway and Lake Horicon, a cedar-water lake, within its limits.

Lakehurst is home to plenty of households raising children, which gives the borough a young, busy feel within Ocean County. Lakehurst Elementary School serves students from preschool through eighth grade, and high schoolers head to Manchester Township High School. That means many local parents are juggling everything from first loose teeth to braces and wisdom teeth at once.

Lakehurst Maxfield Field, the naval part of the joint base, lies just outside the borough in Manchester and Jackson townships. Our office opens at 8:00 AM on Thursday and on every other Friday, and at 8:30 AM on Tuesday. Wednesday runs until 6:00 PM, which leaves room for a visit after school or work.

The drive west is a change of scenery. Once you leave Route 70, Horicon Avenue and CR 539 run through Pinelands forest for much of the way, and CR 640 carries you into the village center of New Egypt.

Growing Smiles: What Lakehurst Parents Should Plan For

Children's dental needs change quickly between kindergarten and graduation. Early years are about cleanings, sealants and fluoride varnish to keep cavities away. The middle-school years bring crooked teeth, sports and snacking, and the late teens raise questions about wisdom teeth.

For teens with crowding or gaps, Invisalign is one option, and the clear aligners come out for meals and brushing. The office takes digital impressions with an iTero scanner instead of goopy trays, and aligners are worn at least 22 hours a day. Invisalign suits older teens and adults best, and treatment time varies by case.

Wisdom teeth often come in crowded or stuck below the gums. Our oral surgery services include extractions of impacted and wisdom teeth, and the consultation may involve x-rays or CT scans to see how the roots sit. Dental sedation is available during oral surgery, and patients who choose it will need a driver home.

Good habits at home do the rest. Our patient education page covers brushing technique, flossing, bad breath and sealants. A few minutes reviewing those topics with your kids can make each checkup smoother.

Accidents happen at recess and on the field. If a tooth is chipped, cracked or knocked loose, call the office as soon as you can, and keep any broken piece. For new patients, the $69 Exam & X-Ray special is designed for exactly this kind of dental emergency, with a full exam, standard x-rays and treatment recommendations.

Treatments a Growing Family Needs From a Dentist in Lakehurst, NJ

• Cavity & Disease Prevention

  Cleanings, checkups and digital x-rays catch problems while they are small. Sealants and fluoride varnish protect kids through the cavity-prone years. Fluoride also helps teens wearing braces.

• Invisalign®

  SmartTrack clear aligners straighten teeth with a new set about every two weeks. Check-ins typically fall every six to eight weeks. A free Invisalign consultation includes free iTero impressions.

• Oral Surgery

  Impacted and wisdom teeth, extractions, bone grafting and implant placement are all part of our oral surgery services. Planning starts with a consultation. Sedation during surgery is available.

• Cavity Repair

  White composite fillings fix cavities without a silver look. Larger damage gets a digital ceramic crown. Crowns also finish a tooth after a root canal.

• Cosmetic Dentistry

  Porcelain veneers, crowns and tooth-colored fillings help parents who have put their own smiles last. Gum contouring can even out a gummy smile. Laser technology often makes that procedure quick.