Convenient Access from Washington Township
From the municipal building on Hudson Avenue, residents of Washington Township in Bergen County can reach River Edge Dental in roughly 12 minutes. Our office on Kinderkamack Road in River Edge gives households searching for a dentist in Washington Township, NJ a full range of family, cosmetic and restorative care in one place. Evening hours until 7 PM help working adults fit appointments in after the commute.
The drive begins at 350 Hudson Avenue. Take Hudson Avenue to Pascack Road and follow it south for nearly 2 miles, then turn east on Oradell Avenue into Oradell. At Kinderkamack Road, head south through Oradell and into River Edge until you reach 130 Kinderkamack Rd #303, River Edge, NJ 07661.
All told, it is about 6.6 miles on county roads. Even though the Garden State Parkway runs through the township with exits 166 and 168, this route never touches it or the Pascack toll plaza. To get guidance on your phone, view River Edge Dental on Google Maps, whether you start near Memorial Field, Clark Field or the township library on Woodfield Road.
Washington Township shares a school district with Westwood, its next-door neighbor, and also borders Emerson as well. Patients from both towns travel Kinderkamack Road to reach us.
The township has its own history worth knowing. Seven Chimneys, the Nicholas Zabriskie House on Ridgewood Road, dates to 1745-1750 and is the oldest house in Washington Township. It appears on the Erskine maps used by George Washington's army, and it has been on the National Register since 1971.
A Dentist in Washington Township, NJ Families Can Reach by County Road
This Washington Township was created in 1840 from part of Harrington Township and named for George Washington. It once covered more than 30 square miles, but Westwood, Hillsdale, Emerson, River Vale and several other boroughs split off between 1894 and 1906. The Township of Washington that remains covers about 3 square miles in the Pascack Valley.
The Parkway changed everything in the mid-1950s. It split the township, and the population grew sharply over the following decade. Today about 9,300 people live there, according to the 2020 census, and census estimates show nearly every home is an owner-occupied single-family house.
A community like that values a long-term dental relationship. Many households have been in the same house for decades and want a practice that knows their history. Keeping records, X-rays and treatment notes under one roof means the dentist can compare this year's exam with last year's and notice small changes early.
Comfort matters too. The Comfort Menu includes paraffin wax for your hands, an aromatherapy neck pillow, wireless headphones and a fresh cup of coffee. Treatment rooms have windows, which makes longer restorative visits feel less confined.
For Washington Township patients, planning ahead pays off, and we encourage it. A first visit includes digital photos reviewed with you on a big-screen TV, a full exam and a frank conversation about what can wait and what cannot. You leave with a clear, prioritized plan instead of a vague list of recommendations.
Established Homes and Established Smiles in Washington Township
Census estimates put the township's median age around 45. At that stage of life, many adults are managing older dental work, thinking about replacing a missing tooth or finally addressing the appearance of their smile. Others have a partner who has complained about their snoring for years.
Snoring can be more than a nuisance. When it comes with daytime fatigue, it may point to sleep apnea. Our office offers at-home sleep testing, and patients who are diagnosed can be fitted with a SomnoMed oral appliance, an alternative to sleeping with a CPAP mask.
For missing teeth, dental implants offer a stable, fixed replacement. Planning uses a cone beam CT scan, one of several tools described on our technology page. The 3D image shows bone and nerve positions so the implant can be placed with care.
Families with children have their own rhythm. Students here attend the Westwood Regional School District, starting at Washington Elementary School next to Memorial Field and finishing at Westwood Regional High School. Regular checkups and sealants protect young teeth, and parents can book their own cleanings in the same block.
Some Washington Township parents commute toward New York, and express buses to the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at Pascack Road and Washington Avenue. Long commuting days make evening hours until 7 PM especially useful. A parent can drive home, pick up a teenager from Westwood Regional High School practice and still make an evening checkup.
Restorative and Sleep Care for Washington Township Adults
Sleep Apnea Treatment
An at-home sleep test and a custom oral appliance offer a mask-free option for diagnosed sleep apnea. Dr. Martirossian has advanced LVI training in these appliances.
Dental Implants
Implants replace missing teeth with a fixed solution that does not rely on neighboring teeth. Three-dimensional imaging guides every step of the plan.
Cosmetic Dentistry
GLO whitening and other cosmetic treatments brighten a smile that has dulled over the years. Results are planned to look natural, not overdone.
Restorative Dentistry
When a filling from the 1980s finally cracks, a crown or an onlay can take its place. Bridges and dentures fill gaps for patients who prefer not to pursue implants.
Meet Your River Edge Dental Team
Dr. Marlen Martirossian, DDS trained at LVI in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry, TMJ care and sleep apnea oral appliances. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Sleep Dentistry. Dr. Michael C. Tsimis and Dr. Rachael Wheaton complete the team.
Insurance & Financing
Oral-appliance treatment for sleep apnea is generally covered by medical insurance, and our office submits those medical claims for you. For dental care, we explain your benefits and bill your insurer. CareCredit and an in-house dental savings plan cover other situations.
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 Washington Township, and how do I get there?
The office is about 6.6 miles from the township's municipal building, around a 12-minute drive. Hudson Avenue leads to Pascack Road south, then Oradell Avenue east and Kinderkamack Road south through Oradell into River Edge. Anyone who wants a dentist in Washington Township, NJ can make the trip entirely on county roads, with no Parkway tolls.
When should Washington Township parents book a child's first dental visit?
Plan it by the first birthday or within six months of the first tooth appearing. That early visit is short and gentle: the dentist checks how the teeth are coming in and shows parents how to clean them. Because family dentistry happens under one roof here, a parent's own checkup can follow on the same trip.
Can Washington Township patients get nitrous oxide for a nervous visit?
Yes, nitrous oxide is available, along with NuCalm relaxation and buffered anesthesia for numbing. The Comfort Menu adds wireless headphones, movie glasses, blankets and hot towels. Let the team know what makes you nervous when you book, and they will plan the visit around your comfort.
Can I improve how my smile looks and repair worn teeth in one plan?
Yes, and many patients prefer it that way. The dentist can combine whitening, crowns and other treatments into a single plan, sequenced so each step supports the next. Planning function and appearance together helps the finished smile look and work as one.
Do you file claims with medical insurance as well as dental?
Yes, when it applies. Oral-appliance therapy for diagnosed sleep apnea is generally covered by medical insurance, and our team submits those medical claims for you. For regular dental care, we work with your dental insurer, explain your benefits and give you an up-front estimate before treatment begins.
Schedule Your Visit from Washington Township
To book a cleaning, a sleep consultation or an implant evaluation, call 201-989-0178. If you need a dentist in Washington Township, NJ with evening hours and a short county-road drive, our River Edge office is ready to help. Explore the other towns on our Areas We Serve page or visit the Dentist River Edge, NJ homepage.
