Convenient Access from East Brunswick
Active households that need a dentist East Brunswick, NJ can be in our chair at Seth M. Wallerstein DMD in roughly 21 minutes. The practice is at 2678 Woodbridge Ave in Edison, a toll-free run north on US 1. When a skate blade, a stick or a loose ball catches a tooth, you want repairs, crowns and follow-up care from one dentist who knows your history.
The drive below begins at Crystal Springs Family Waterpark, 380 Dunhams Corner Road, the township-run water park that sits beside Community Park and the Heavenly Farms fields. Take Dunhams Corner Road to Ryders Lane (CR 617) and head north until it meets US 1. Stay on US 1 north to the Woodbridge Ave Extension (CR 514), which becomes Woodbridge Ave and ends the trip, a total of about 10.2 miles and 21 minutes with no tolls.
You will find us upstairs at 2678 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837, in the Beechwood Shopping Plaza between Middlesex County College and the Wawa. The Google Maps listing marks the plaza if it is your first visit. We also see many patients from South River and Milltown, two of the boroughs that border this township.
Dental Care That Keeps Pace With East Brunswick Athletes
This Middlesex County township maintains about 19 developed parks along with a water park and an ice arena. The East Brunswick Ice Arena on Arena Drive offers public skating, Learn to Skate, figure skating and Learn to Play Hockey. Heavenly Farms adds lighted turf fields, baseball and softball diamonds and a disc golf course, while Bicentennial Park even has a cricket pitch.
All that motion means teeth take hits now and then. A chipped incisor after a fall on the ice or a cracked molar from a collision on the turf needs a prompt, honest assessment. Dr. Wallerstein explains what happened to the tooth, what the repair options are and what each one costs before any work starts.
Our heated massage chairs help a shaken player settle down, and 99% of patients are seated at their scheduled time. Three of our team members have been with the practice for more than 25 years, so East Brunswick families deal with people who know them.
Summer brings its own bumps. Crystal Springs, which the township calls the first municipal waterpark in New Jersey, fills with East Brunswick kids on hot days, and wet decks and slides lead to the occasional chipped tooth. A quick exam shows whether bonding or a crown is the better repair.
Repairing Sports Injuries for East Brunswick Players and Parents
A small chip on a front tooth can often be repaired with dental bonding, a tooth-colored resin shaped to match the rest of the tooth. Larger breaks may call for a porcelain crown. Our CAD-CAM system designs each crown for a precise fit, using a 3D scan from the TRIOS® intraoral scanner instead of a putty impression.
When a hit damages the nerve, the tooth may darken or ache days later. Root canal therapy clears the injured tissue and lets the player keep the natural tooth. If a tooth is lost or cannot be saved, the practice offers dental implant treatment, as well as bridges, to fill the gap.
A tooth injury does not wait for a convenient week. New patients can book the $19 emergency exam and x-ray, a same-day emergency exam that covers a focused look at the injury, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations. That offer is for new patients only, and the office makes every effort to provide prompt care for everyone.
East Brunswick adults on the pickleball and tennis courts at Community Park deserve the same attention. Worn edges, older fillings that crack under pressure and teeth that have shifted over the years can all be addressed with a plan that fits your budget.
Treatment From a Dentist East Brunswick, NJ Teams Can Count On
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns and bridges rebuild teeth broken in a fall or a collision. Dentures and partials restore a full smile when several teeth are missing.
Root Canal Therapy
A blow to the mouth can injure the nerve inside a tooth, sometimes long before it starts to hurt. Root canal treatment removes that tissue so the tooth can stay.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding and porcelain veneers hide chips and uneven edges left by old injuries. The shade is matched so repairs blend with neighboring teeth.
Dental Implants
An implant is surgically placed to replace a missing root, then topped with a natural-looking crown. It lets you chew and smile without a removable appliance.
Preventative Dentistry
Routine exams spot cracks and weak fillings before the next season starts. Cleanings, sealants and fluoride round out the visit.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Seth Wallerstein, D.M.D., F.A.G.D., completed his residency at J.F.K. Hospital, where he later served as residency director and department chairman and still serves on the team. He earned his fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association.
Insurance & Financing
East Brunswick patients without coverage can join our in-house dental plan, which takes 10% off root canals, crowns, bridges and dentures and 15% off many other treatments. Uninsured patients who pay in full by check, cash or debit get a 5% discount instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Seth M. Wallerstein DMD from East Brunswick, and how do I get there?
The trip from Crystal Springs Family Waterpark is about 10.2 miles, around 21 minutes by car. Ryders Lane takes you north to US 1, and the Woodbridge Ave Extension leads to Woodbridge Ave and our plaza. With no tolls on the way, it is a simple trip for anyone choosing a dentist East Brunswick, NJ skaters and players can see between seasons.
What should I do right after a permanent tooth gets knocked out?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and call a dentist at once. A quick rinse is fine, but do not scrub it; keeping it moist in milk or saliva helps. New patients can book our $19 emergency exam and x-ray, and fast care gives the tooth its best chance.
Is a crown the only fix for a chipped front tooth?
No, a smaller chip can often be repaired with dental bonding instead. Tooth-colored resin is added to the chipped area, shaped and polished so the edge looks whole again. Bonding works best for smaller chips; a larger break that weakens the tooth may need a porcelain crown designed on our CAD-CAM system for a precise fit.
What can be done for a front tooth that darkened after a hit?
Yes, and the tooth itself can often be saved. A darkened tooth after a hit usually means the nerve inside was damaged, and an exam with an x-ray shows how far the injury goes. Root canal therapy removes the damaged tissue, then bonding, a veneer or a porcelain crown can restore its color and shape.
Does the in-house dental plan lower the cost of a crown?
Yes, members save 10% on crowns, as well as on root canals, bridges and dentures. The annual plan also includes two routine exams and cleanings, all necessary x-rays and two fluoride treatments in 12 months. It is not insurance, so there are no exclusions for pre-existing conditions, and anyone can enroll by calling.
Schedule Your Visit from East Brunswick
Skaters, players and parents who need a dentist East Brunswick, NJ can call 732-656-8350 to arrange an exam or a repair, and the drive takes about 21 minutes. US 1 can slow down at rush hour, so give an 8:30 AM start some extra time. Nearby towns are listed on our areas we serve page, and the Dentist Edison, NJ homepage covers the rest of the practice.