Convenient Access from Maywood
Residents comparing options for a dentist in Maywood, NJ often find that River Edge Dental is closer than practices in their own corner of the county. Most trips from Borough Hall take about 4 minutes, ending on Kinderkamack Road in River Edge. Under one roof, our team covers the crowns, implants and gum care many longtime homeowners need, along with routine cleanings for every age.
Most Maywood drivers cover the 2.5 miles in about 4 minutes. Leave Borough Hall at 15 Park Avenue, follow Park Avenue to Maywood Avenue and head north past the public library and the Maywood Station Museum. That road becomes Forest Avenue; from there, take Forest Avenue to Route 4 east and ride it briefly toward River Edge.
Leave Route 4 at the Johnson Avenue exit, cut over on Jefferson Street and turn north on Kinderkamack Road, which brings you to 130 Kinderkamack Rd #303, River Edge, NJ 07661. Our building is on the block between Grand Avenue and Main Street. You can open the River Edge Dental map listing for directions from your street.
Patients from Rochelle Park, just to the northwest, and Hackensack, across the borough's eastern line, make similar short drives. Lodi, another bordering town, is not much farther.
Why Maywood Homeowners Feel at Home Here
Maywood became a borough on June 29, 1894, splitting from Midland Township during Bergen County's wave of new boroughs. It took its name from a station on the New Jersey Midland Railroad, and the restored 1872 depot now serves as a volunteer-run museum. The 2020 census counted 10,080 residents in just 1.3 square miles. Event listings and local news are posted on the borough's official website.
That small footprint holds a settled community. Census estimates show most homes are single-family and owner-occupied, and the median age sits in the mid-forties, older than in River Edge or Hackensack. Roughly a quarter of residents are 65 or older, so many households have decades of dental history behind them.
Long histories call for a practice that looks at the whole mouth, not one tooth at a time. Our dentists review old X-rays, existing crowns and bridges, and the health of the gums before suggesting any treatment. Plans are built around each patient's needs, preferences and comfort, and you decide the pace.
Daily life here revolves around small, familiar places. Shops line West Pleasant Avenue, which the borough calls its "main street on a side street," and Memorial Park on Grant Avenue offers ball fields, a dog park and a half-mile bike path. Two historic homes on the National Register, including the Romine-Van Voorhis house from 1780, still stand nearby.
Longer visits are easier with a few extras. The Comfort Menu offers an aromatherapy neck pillow, a paraffin wax hand treatment, warm blankets and a cup of tea, and every treatment room has a window. Patients who once dreaded the chair often find the time passes quickly.
Protecting Teeth That Have Served You for Decades
Teeth that have carried large fillings for thirty or forty years are more likely to crack. The tooth may feel fine until a piece breaks off on something hard. A crown placed in time protects what is left and is usually simpler than replacing a lost tooth later.
Gum disease is the quieter risk. It often progresses without pain, and pockets around the teeth can deepen for years before anything feels wrong. For deeper pockets, the practice offers LANAP® laser gum treatment, which uses a dental laser rather than a scalpel.
When a tooth is already missing, the gap matters more than it seems. Nearby teeth can tip into the space, and the opposing tooth can drift. An implant, a bridge or a partial denture can each close the gap, and a cone beam CT scan gives a three-dimensional view of the jaw when implants are being considered.
Bigger plans rarely happen in one sitting. A crown usually takes more than one appointment, and an implant moves through healing stages over several months. We map out each step at the start, so you know how many visits to expect and can space them around family plans.
Younger families are part of the borough too. Memorial School serves the youngest grades, Maywood Avenue School covers grades four through eight, and high schoolers now attend Henry P. Becton Regional High School. Regular cleanings and sealants keep their teeth on track while the grown-ups tend to their own.
Restorative Care When You Need a Dentist in Maywood, NJ
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and dentures rebuild teeth weakened by old fillings or wear. Repairs are planned so they match the teeth around them.
LANAP® Laser Gum Treatment
This laser-based approach treats gum disease in deep pockets. It suits adults whose cleanings show gums pulling away from the teeth.
Dental Implants
An implant anchors a replacement tooth in the jaw without reshaping the neighboring teeth. Many homeowners choose it over a removable partial.
Root Canal
An older tooth with a deep crack or recurring decay under a filling can develop an infection. Root canal therapy treats it so the tooth can stay in place.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and X-rays catch small changes before they grow. Twice-yearly visits work well for grandparents and grandchildren alike.
Meet Your River Edge Dental Team
Implant care is a focus for Dr. Marlen Martirossian, who completed a two-year implant course at the NYU College of Dentistry and further implant training through gIDE. She is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Michael C. Tsimis, who trained in residency at Columbia Presbyterian in New York City, rounds out the restorative team.
Insurance & Financing
Before any treatment, our staff shares an up-front estimate and files the claim with your dental insurer. Retirees and others without coverage can join an in-house dental savings plan. For implant or multi-tooth plans, CareCredit offers extended terms up to 60 months.
What People Are Saying
I believe I found my dream dental office. This is an amazing practice. Very professional, friendly, and the team is knowledgeable and makes you feel right at home. I would recommend them to anyone.
Yasminda D.
If I could give this office more than five stars I would. They helped me so much with my dental needs and I plan to return for many years in the future. Thank you all at River Edge Dental.
Brad L.
This dentist is simply amazing! From their friendly and warm-welcoming team to their expert care, l couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Not only were they highly skilled but everyone was also so supportive throughout my visit as well! Five stars all the way!
J M.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is River Edge Dental from Maywood, and how do I get there?
River Edge Dental is about 2.5 miles from Maywood Borough Hall, close to a 4-minute drive. Maywood Avenue and Forest Avenue lead to Route 4 east, and the Johnson Avenue exit drops you onto Kinderkamack Road. It is a quick trip with no tolls for anyone weighing a dentist in Maywood, NJ against offices farther away.
Can Maywood patients with an uneven bite get T-Scan analysis?
Yes. T-Scan is a digital tool that measures how your teeth meet when you bite, showing pressure points a paper strip can miss. It helps when a new crown feels high, teeth are wearing unevenly or the jaw feels sore. The dentist uses the readings to adjust the bite precisely.
Many Maywood residents are over 65. Which dental problems should they watch for?
Gum disease, cracked older fillings and missing teeth top the list. All three can develop with little or no pain, which is why a regular exam matters more with age. Dry mouth from medications can also raise the risk of decay, so mention any new prescriptions at each checkup.
Can Maywood students come in during the late afternoon?
Yes. The office keeps evening hours until 7 PM, so students in grades four through eight can come in after the bell, a sports practice or homework. The drive takes only a few minutes, and parents can often book their own cleaning in the same block.
What can be done if my dentures no longer fit well?
Several options exist, from adjusting or replacing the denture to anchoring it with dental implants. Gums and jawbone change shape over the years, so a denture that fit well a decade ago may now slip or rub. An exam shows which approach suits your mouth and your budget.
Schedule Your Visit from Maywood
Phone 201-989-0178 to book an exam, a second look at an old crown or a conversation about replacing a missing tooth. Choosing a dentist in Maywood, NJ residents can reach in about four minutes keeps those visits easy to keep. Explore the other communities on our Areas We Serve page, or read more on the Dentist River Edge, NJ homepage.
