Convenient Access from Dumont
Leave Dumont Borough Hall, and in roughly 7 minutes you can be walking into River Edge Dental, our office on Kinderkamack Road in River Edge. For parents weighing options for a dentist in Dumont, NJ, that means a checkup can fit between school dismissal and dinner. One team handles cleanings, clear aligners, cosmetic work and repairs, so siblings and parents can share a single appointment block.
From Borough Hall at 50 Washington Avenue, head south on Washington Avenue, the county road that carries much of the borough's traffic. Turn right onto New Bridge Road and follow it west, staying on the same county route as it briefly becomes Roemer Avenue and then New Bridge Road again. Continue onto Main Street, then turn left onto Kinderkamack Road for 130 Kinderkamack Rd #303, River Edge, NJ 07661.
Count on about 3.9 miles, with no tolls, no Parkway and no Route 4 along the way. Late-afternoon traffic on Washington Avenue can stretch the trip a little at rush hour. You will find us just south of the Main Street corner, a few blocks from the historic Steuben House at New Bridge Landing. Pull up our Google Maps listing for directions from Memorial Park, Twin Boro Field or anywhere else in town.
Families in neighboring Bergenfield and New Milford are welcome too, and both towns share a border with the borough.
Built for Busy Dumont Families
Dumont is a busy Bergen County borough, with nearly 18,000 residents at the 2020 census on just under two square miles. It was incorporated in 1891 as Schraalenburgh and renamed in 1898 for its first mayor. The town still feels like a classic commuter suburb, with NJ Transit buses 166 and 167 running to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.
That kind of schedule leaves little slack for appointments. Our evening hours until 7 PM let a parent who rode the bus home still bring a child in before the day ends. Friday mornings are another option for families who like to clear errands before the week wraps up.
Inside the office, the goal is to make the visit something kids do not dread. Every treatment room has a TV and a window, and patients can borrow movie glasses or wireless headphones from the Comfort Menu. Juice, water, tea and coffee are on hand for the grown-ups waiting their turn. Families who like to read up before a visit can borrow books at the Dixon Homestead Library on Washington Avenue, part of the county cooperative library system.
What Dumont Parents Should Know About Growing Smiles
Dumont Public Schools run five buildings from pre-K through Dumont High School: Grant, Honiss, Lincoln and Selzer schools, plus the high school. With that many children in one borough, the dental questions we hear most are about cavities between teeth, crooked bites and sports injuries. Each one is easier to manage when it is caught early.
Grooved back molars are where most childhood cavities begin. Sealants coat those grooves and are a simple, quick part of a routine visit. DIAGNOdent cavity detection, listed with our other dental technology, helps us find early decay before it spreads.
Ballfields at Memorial Park and the football and soccer games at Twin Boro Field mean plenty of contact sports. A chipped or knocked-loose tooth needs prompt attention, and a fast call to the office gives the tooth its best chance. A crown or root canal therapy can often save it.
The teenage years are also when many parents start thinking about straightening. Clear aligners appeal to high schoolers who do not want brackets in yearbook photos, and the Trios digital scanner records the bite without traditional impression trays.
Parents deserve the same attention their kids get. Adults who skipped checkups during a hectic few years often return with a cracked filling, bleeding gums or a tooth that aches with cold drinks. We start with a thorough exam and X-rays, explain what we find in plain language, and lay out the options in order of urgency so nothing feels rushed.
Grandparents who help with school pickups are welcome as well. Loose dentures, worn crowns and dry mouth from medications are common concerns at that stage, and restorative care can make chewing comfortable again.
Services for Households Choosing a Dentist in Dumont, NJ
Invisalign®
Removable clear aligners move teeth gradually and come out for meals and sports. Teens from Dumont High and their parents often choose them for a low-profile look.
General Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and sealants keep growing teeth healthy. Twice-yearly visits make it easy to spot changes from one season to the next.
Root Canal
A hard hit on the field or a deep cavity can inflame the nerve. Root canal therapy removes the damaged tissue and keeps the natural tooth in place.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening and other cosmetic options help adults refresh their smile. Results are planned to look natural in everyday light.
Meet Your River Edge Dental Team
Dr. Michael C. Tsimis completed his residency at Columbia Presbyterian in New York City and is an Invisalign-certified provider, as well as a member of the ADA, the New Jersey Dental Association and the Bergen County Dental Society. Dr. Rachael Wheaton was valedictorian of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine class of 2022 and belongs to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society.
Insurance & Financing
If you have dental insurance, our staff will walk you through your benefits and give an up-front estimate before work begins. Families without coverage can join the office's in-house dental savings plan. CareCredit is available for anyone who would rather spread out a larger bill.
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 Dumont, and how do I get there?
It is roughly 3.9 miles from Borough Hall, usually a 7-minute drive. You follow Washington Avenue south, then New Bridge Road west to Main Street and Kinderkamack Road. Parents who want a dentist in Dumont, NJ families can reach without highways will find the whole trip runs on county roads.
Can the dentist spot early cavities in Dumont kids before they hurt?
Often, yes. DIAGNOdent cavity detection helps flag early decay in the grooves of back teeth, often before a child feels anything at all. Catching a soft spot that early usually means a small filling or a sealant instead of a larger repair later, which is easier on young patients and on parents.
Can Dumont commuters who ride the 166 or 167 bus still make an appointment?
Yes. Evening hours until 7 PM give riders coming back from the Port Authority Bus Terminal time to get home, pick up the car and drive over. Booking a standing slot every six months keeps cleanings from slipping through the cracks.
Do Dumont teens need gooey impression trays for clear aligners?
No. The office uses the Trios digital scanner, which captures a 3D image of the teeth without traditional impression trays. Most teens find it far more comfortable, and the scan helps plan each stage of clear aligner treatment from the very first visit.
Is there an option for Dumont families without dental insurance?
Yes. The practice offers an in-house dental savings plan for patients who do not carry dental insurance, and the front desk can explain how it works. CareCredit is also available for treatment that you would rather pay for over time.
Schedule Your Visit from Dumont
Pick up the phone and dial 201-989-0178 when you are ready to book with a dentist in Dumont, NJ families can reach in about seven minutes. The Areas We Serve hub covers the rest of our region, and our Dentist River Edge, NJ homepage introduces the full practice.
