Convenient Access from Long Beach Township
From the municipal complex on 68th Street in Brant Beach, Dental Arts Group is a 19-minute drive, roughly 11 miles, to our office in Manahawkin. Homeowners in Long Beach Township looking for a dentist in Long Beach Township, NJ will find that the trip is mostly one boulevard and one bridge.
Leave the 68th Street complex, hop over to Long Beach Boulevard (County Route 607) and drive north about 2.7 miles past Brant Beach's side streets into Ship Bottom. At the foot of the causeway, turn west onto Route 72, cross Manahawkin Bay and continue roughly 8 miles to Barnacle Drive. We are at 1322 NJ-72 Ste 1, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, in Suite 1 of a multi-tenant office building on Route 72 West.
Because the township is split into four separate stretches of the island, your own trip depends on your section. Loveladies and North Beach owners head south toward the causeway, passing through Surf City on the way, while Holgate and Spray Beach residents drive north. In peak summer weeks the boulevard and the bridge both slow down, so leave extra time. Our Google Maps page gives turn-by-turn directions from any address.
A Dental Office That Fits a Township of Many Beaches
Long Beach Township is divided into four noncontiguous land areas. Together they stretch from Loveladies and High Bar Harbor in the north to the Holgate wildlife refuge in the south, with Brant Beach, Beach Haven Crest, Spray Beach, Peahala Park and North Beach Haven in between. Its beach patrol, formed in 1936, guards about 12 miles of oceanfront.
That geography means residents rarely think of themselves as one town. Someone in Loveladies may know the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences far better than Bayview Park, while a Brant Beach family spends summer evenings at that bay beach on 68th Street. What everyone shares is the Route 72 causeway, and our office sits on the mainland end of it.
The population swing is dramatic, too. The township counts its residents in the low thousands in winter, yet the summer crowd can reach well over a hundred thousand when part-time owners and visitors arrive. We built our scheduling habits around that pattern.
Long Beach Township is governed under the Walsh Act by a board of commissioners, and its offices sit in Brant Beach, inside its largest stretch between Ship Bottom and Beach Haven. For Ocean County residents in the township, that middle position is handy: homes in Brant Beach, Peahala Park and Beach Haven Crest sit close to the boulevard, and the drive north to the causeway is a straight line. Holgate is the exception, since most of it is national wildlife refuge closed from spring into late summer for nesting birds, so the few homes there start their trip farther south.
Dental Planning for Long Beach Township Homeowners
Many households here split the year. A family might spend May through September at the shore and the rest of the year in Pennsylvania or North Jersey, with a dentist in each place. The risk is that treatment falls between the cracks: a crown recommended in March never gets done because summer intervenes.
We help by keeping a complete chart that travels with you. The DAG Comprehensive Exam records your history, x-rays, intraoral photos and existing dental work in one place, and copies can be shared with another office at your request. Year-round residents get the same chart, simply without the gaps.
Beach houses also have a way of producing dental surprises. Saltwater taffy pulls at old crowns, a fall on the deck chips a front tooth, and a sore molar always seems to flare over a holiday. Knowing where to call before something happens saves a lot of stress later.
Long Beach Township rentals add another layer. Guests who come for a week rarely know a local dentist, and owners often get the late-night text about a broken tooth. Keeping our number on the refrigerator list, next to the trash schedule and the beach badge rules, gives Long Beach Township renters a simple answer when a toothache hits.
Finally, interrupted sleep is common among adults of every age. The DAG Comprehensive Exam includes a sleep-disordered breathing screening, and Dr. Strait treats snoring and sleep apnea with custom oral appliances.
Treatment Options for Anyone Wanting a Dentist in Long Beach Township, NJ
These services reflect the most common reasons township residents call. New patients begin with The DAG Comprehensive Exam, typically repeated every three to five years.
Crowns and Fillings
Cavity Repair covers white composite fillings, crowns after root canals and digital ceramic crowns, so a loose or cracked restoration can be replaced with something durable.
Gum Care
Gum screenings, cleanings and scaling and root planing are part of our Healthy Gums program, with a re-evaluation about one month after deep cleaning.
Night and Sleep Care
Night Health includes custom 3D-printed night guards from a simple three-minute digital scan, along with oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnea.
Whitening
Professional Teeth Whitening is offered in the office, with take-home whitening available for owners who want to touch up between seasons.
Meet Your Long Beach Township Dental Team
Dr. Gregory Strait, DMD, studied health at Georgetown University and favors digital impressions and lasers for conservative, long-lasting dentistry. Dr. Viktoriya Halkina, DDS, balances aesthetics, comfort and how long treatment will last, and she values collaboration for long-term oral health. Intraoral photos taken during your exam let you see exactly what they see, which makes it easier to decide on treatment between seasons.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Costs are reviewed before any treatment starts, so there are no surprises on the bill. We accept cash, checks and most major credit cards, work with CareCredit and Sunbit financing, and participate with many PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna and Horizon BCBS.
What Others Are Saying
Can’t thank the doctor and his team enough! Always very nice and welcoming. Top-notch! Will continue to always go back when needed!
Cody S.
My husband and I are new patients at Dental Arts Group! We are very happy with the doctor and the entire team! If we could we’d give them 10 stars! Thank you again!
Peggy J.
My husband and I have had the best experience with this office. The team is helpful and friendly, we are always greeted with a smile! The doctor is an amazing dentist. He always makes each visit a piece of cake! He listens to our concerns and explains what to expect and steps he will be taking. If we could, we would give this office 100 stars. Definitely recommend if you need a dentist. Could not thank them enough for making us smile again!
Mary H.
Excellent team and atmosphere. The front desk is helpful and friendly, as was the hygienist that took care of me. The doctor was amazing as well. I’m happy to say after many years of trying to find a new dentist, I’ve finally found where I’ll be visiting from now on.
Kristian F.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dental Arts Group from Long Beach Township, and how do I get there?
From the Brant Beach municipal complex, the office is about 11 miles away, around 19 minutes by car. Drive north on Long Beach Boulevard to Ship Bottom, then west on Route 72 over the bay to Barnacle Drive. Owners in northern sections such as Loveladies who want a dentist in Long Beach Township, NJ head south to the same bridge.
I split the year between two homes. Can you keep my dental care on track?
Yes, many of our patients split their year between the shore and another home. We keep a full chart, including x-rays and treatment notes, and copies can go to your other dentist at your request. Booking planned work for spring or fall helps you finish treatment before you leave for the season.
What should I do if a crown comes off while I am at the beach house?
Keep the crown in a clean container and call the office to be seen. Avoid chewing on that side, and do not glue it back with household adhesive. Our dentists will check whether the crown and the tooth beneath it are sound, then recement it or plan a replacement digital ceramic crown.
Do you screen for sleep apnea during a checkup?
Yes, a sleep-disordered breathing screening is part of The DAG Comprehensive Exam. Signs such as heavy snoring, a worn bite or a scalloped tongue can point to a problem. If the screening raises concerns, Dr. Strait, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, can discuss custom oral appliance therapy with you.
Does whitening change the color of crowns or veneers?
No, whitening lightens natural enamel but does not change the color of crowns, veneers or fillings. If you have restorations on front teeth, our dentists will match them to your whitened shade or plan replacements afterward. Whitening first, then updating older dental work, usually gives the most even result.
Schedule Your Visit from Long Beach Township
From Loveladies to Holgate, choosing a dentist in Long Beach Township, NJ is easier when the office is one bridge away. Call 609-739-8975 or book online, read more about our Manahawkin dentist office, or see every island community we serve on our Areas We Serve page. Hours start at 6:00 AM on Fridays and 8:00 AM Tuesday through Thursday, with Monday hours running until 6:00 PM.
