236 Bridge Street, Building F
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Office Hours
Sunday -- Closed
Monday -- 8AM to 4PM
Tuesday -- 8AM to 4PM
Wednesday -- Closed
Thursday -- 8 AM to 4 PM
Friday -- 8 AM to 4 PM
Saturday -- Closed
Accepting New Patients,
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At Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry our restorative pediatric dentistry includes a variety of services and treatments to repair or replace damaged or defective teeth. Treatments include pulpotomy, or treatment of the nerve, silver stainless steel crowns, white fillings in a tooth or teeth, extractions (removing teeth), space maintainers and more.
Our Restorative Dentistry Services Include:
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Cosmetic Bonding
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Composite White Fillings
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White Crowns
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Stainless Steel Crowns
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Nerve Treatments
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Dental Extractions
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Laser Frenectomy/ Tongue tie Lip tie release
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Operculectomies
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Gingivectomies
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Canine Exposure
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Mucocele Removal
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Teeth Whitening
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Interceptive/ Phase 1 Orthodontics
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Nightguard
Laser Frenectomy/ Tongue Tie Lip Tie Release
Tethered oral tissues also known as ‘tie’ or ‘string’ can have huge impact on a child. In newborn it can cause issues with nursing and feeding. In older children it can cause feeding, sleep and speech concerns. Metuchen Pediatric dentistry would be happy to see you for a consult and guide through laser release and myofuctional therapy to ensure you child reaches their full potential unrestricted.
Restorative Dentistry Services
Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic bonding helps to recontour or reshape teeth. It might be needed for esthetic, orthodontic or trauma reasons. It helps to improve the function and appearance of teeth. The dental bonding material is a composite resin that sticks to the tooth when a special blue light is shined on the tooth. Bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dental techniques. The composite resin can be shade matched, contoured and mimic surrounding teeth to improve the appearance of a discolored, malformed or chipped tooth. The lifespan of depends on material used, technique and child’s oral habits. At Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry we would love to answer all your questions and evaluate your child to help create your dream smile!
Emergency Dentistry
​If your child need urgent care, we respond during office hours and even after hours. We can guide you if treatment can be rendered next day or your child needs emergency treatment. Emergencies can range from tooth pain due to cavity or fracture or accidental situations. We are here for you!
White Crowns
Crowns are full coverage restorations that completely cover the remaining tooth structure after it has been treated. White crowns are made of porcelain, zirconia or composite material. They are esthetic, durable and an alternative to silver caps.
Stainless Steel Crowns
​Also know as silver caps, super hero teeth, princess teeth. These cover the teeth completely after cavity removal. They provide durability and reliability for long term. Crown is chosen to custom fit your child’s tooth.
Pulpotomy (Baby Root Canal)
A pulpotomy is a procedure used to repair and restore an infected baby tooth. Pulpotomies are different than "adult rooth canals" because in a "pulpotomy", most of the natural pulp is preserved. This procedure maintain the tooth roots and allows them to continue to grow and mature.
Dental Extractions
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth. There are different reasons for teeth removal that include tooth decay, infection, orthodontic or esthetic purposes, trauma, extra teeth, over retained teeth or medical reasons.
Composite White Fillings
These are tooth-colored fillings that mimic natural tooth shade. They are resins, aesthetic, durable and lifelike material. They can be used for cavity fillings, after trauma chipping of teeth, to replace old fillings, or for cosmetic bondings. Good oral hygiene and daily flossing increase the longevity and durability of these fillings.
White Crowns
Crowns are full coverage restorations that completely cover the remaining tooth structure after it has been treated. White crowns are made of porcelain, zirconia or composite material. They are esthetic, durable and an alternative to silver caps.
Nerve Treatments
​Also know as pulpotomy, baby root canal. It is mostly done in cases where the nerve of tooth is compromised due to deeper caries, trauma or infection. The pulp space is cleaned and filled with medicament and the tooth is covered with a cap or filling to provide pain free remaining life span for the tooth. At Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry we strive to keep our children healthy and preventing infection can demand nerve treatment for baby tooth. We encourage patients to come to their routine checkup and recare visits so we can monitor the treated teeth and ensure disease free mouth for your child.
Teeth Whitening
A Smile goes a long way. At Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry we strive for healthier and brighter smiles. We will be happy to discuss the customized method to brighten your child’s teeth. We provide polishing after cleaning visit, nutritional counseling and professional teeth whitening with bleaching trays for beautiful smile!
Interceptive/ Phase 1 Orthodontics
Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry provides guidance eruption, palatal expansion and space maintenance treatment modalities to ensure your child’s face and jaws are developing age appropriate to accommodate new adult teeth. Routine dental checkups help us monitor the growth of your child and intervene if needed to ensure best long-term outcomes.
Nightguard
Teeth grindings is very common. We try to find the root cause of teeth grinding. We ensure child’s airway is not impeding the sleep patterns, we evaluate for lip or tongue-ties that contribute to night grinding. If night grinding is not attributed to the above reasons, we can make a custom fit night guard for your child.
​Operculectomies
Operculum is a piece of gum tissue or tissue tag that stays on the tooth's biting surface after tooth eruption. If your child’s operculum is painful or infected, it may need palliative and antibiotic treatment or laser removal of the operculum. Operculectomy or removal of infected tissue can provide instant relief. At Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry we are experts in treating issues like this.
Gingivectomies
A gingivectomy is a gum treatment to remove excess or overgrown tissue and recontour the gums. This may required during or after orthodontics or in situations of gum disease. Laser gingivectomy and good oral hygiene can help ensure gum health for brighter and healthier smile. At Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry we can help your child achieve these goals painlessly.
Canine Exposure
Orthodontics might require your child’s canine tooth to be exposed for bracket placement for proper eruption and alignment of teeth. At Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry we use laser for canine exposure and work as a team with your orthodontist in this teeth transition phase.
Mucocele Removal
Mucocele is cyst-like swollen spot in the mouth that contains mucus. They can be due to lip biting or trauma. They are mostly seen in children less than 20 years. Most often they appear on the inside of the lower lip. They are clear or bluish in color. Laser removal of mucocele at Metuchen Pediatric Dentistry can help with a good experience and optimal results.