Convenient Access from New Brunswick
A 12-minute drive separates downtown New Brunswick from Seth M. Wallerstein DMD, using Route 18 and US 1 instead of toll roads. Students, hospital staff and longtime residents who want a dentist New Brunswick, NJ schedules can accommodate will find our office at 2678 Woodbridge Ave in Edison, just across the Raritan River.
From the New Brunswick Free Public Library at 60 Livingston Ave, take New St to Burnet St and join Route 18 (Memorial Pkwy) heading north. Route 18 feeds onto US 1 north, which carries you over the Raritan River into Edison. Exit for the Woodbridge Ave Extension (CR 514) and follow Woodbridge Ave east for a little over 2 miles; the full trip runs about 5.9 miles.
Look for us on the second floor of the Beechwood Shopping Plaza, which sits between Middlesex College and the Wawa at 2678 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837. Save our office on Google Maps before you set out. We also care for patients from Highland Park and Milltown.
Dental Care for the Hub City's Students and Shift Workers
The City of New Brunswick calls itself both "The Hub City" and "The Healthcare City," and both names fit. It is the seat of Middlesex County, home to Rutgers University's College Avenue campus, and the site of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital. New Brunswick station also puts downtown on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line.
That mix of campus and hospital life means unusual schedules. Nurses, residents and technicians work rotating shifts, while students juggle classes, labs and part-time jobs. A dental office that opens at 8:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and stays open until 6 PM on Wednesday gives them more than one way to fit in a visit.
Many graduate students and new hospital hires move here from out of state and leave their family dentist behind. Finding a new one is easy to put off for a year or two. A practice a short drive from downtown, with one dentist who gets to know your history, makes it simpler to restart regular care.
Downtown has its own rhythm, too, from shows at the State Theatre and George Street Playhouse to long walks in Buccleuch Park, the city's oldest and biggest park. Our job is to keep dental care from getting lost among everything else. Because our team seats 99% of patients at their scheduled time, an appointment does not swallow a whole afternoon off. Heated massage treatment chairs make the time you do spend with us more comfortable.
What New Brunswick Patients Should Know Before a Dental Problem Starts
Busy people tend to see a dentist only when something hurts. By then, a cavity that could have been a small filling may need a root canal or a crown. A cleaning and exam every six months is the simplest way to break that cycle. Regular visits also let Dr. Wallerstein track small changes over time.
Cost holds many students and early-career professionals back. For new patients without insurance, our $69 cleaning, exam and x-rays covers a full first visit, in the absence of periodontal disease. It gives New Brunswick patients a clear starting point and a plan for anything that needs attention.
When a tooth breaks or an ache flares up, waiting is rarely a good idea. The office makes every effort to provide prompt care in an emergency, and new patients can book the $19 emergency exam and x-ray, a same-day emergency appointment with a focused exam and treatment recommendations. Should a damaged tooth need rebuilding, porcelain crowns designed with our CAD-CAM system restore its strength with a precise fit.
Services From a Dentist New Brunswick, NJ Residents Can Reach Quickly
Root Canal Therapy
When decay or a crack reaches the nerve, root canal treatment removes the infected tissue and saves the tooth. It is often the fastest route from a sleepless toothache back to normal eating.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and partials repair teeth damaged by decay or injury. TRIOS® digital impressions replace the old putty trays, and tooth-colored materials keep repairs discreet.
Preventative Dentistry
Twice-yearly cleanings and exams, each with an oral cancer screening, stop minor issues from growing into costly ones. For students on a budget, prevention is the most affordable dental care available.
Clear Aligners
Removable aligners straighten teeth discreetly, a good fit for young professionals and graduate students. Treatment is planned from 3D images of your bite, and the trays come out for meals and brushing.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and porcelain veneers refresh a smile before interviews, graduations or a new job. Dr. Wallerstein aims for results that look natural, and whitening is often the simplest first step.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Seth Wallerstein knows hospital life firsthand. He completed his residency at J.F.K. Hospital, later served there as residency director and department chairman, and he remains part of its team today. He also teaches restorative and cosmetic dentistry and lectures on digital dentistry.
Insurance & Financing
We never ask you to sort through paperwork alone: claims go out electronically, and you receive an estimate of your share in advance. Uninsured patients can join our in-house plan, which offers 15% off many treatments that need no lab work and 10% off root canals, crowns, bridges and dentures. Credit cards carry a 3% service fee, while checks, cash and debit cards do not.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Seth M. Wallerstein DMD from New Brunswick, and how do I get there?
We are about 5.9 miles from the New Brunswick Free Public Library, a drive of roughly 12 minutes. Take Route 18 north to US 1 north, then follow Woodbridge Ave (CR 514) east to the office. For a dentist New Brunswick, NJ drivers can reach toll-free, the route stays on familiar highways and county roads.
What should I do about a toothache that keeps me up at night?
Call the office as soon as it opens, because a nighttime ache often signals infection near the nerve. Until then, an over-the-counter pain reliever and a cold compress on the cheek can help. New patients can book our $19 emergency exam and x-ray to find the cause and learn the treatment options.
Is there a lower-cost first visit for patients without coverage?
Yes. New patients without insurance can get a $69 cleaning, exam and x-rays, in the absence of periodontal disease. That first visit shows where your teeth stand and what, if anything, needs treatment. Afterward, you can join our in-house dental plan to keep routine care affordable for the rest of the year.
Are digital x-rays safer than older film x-rays?
Yes, they use reduced radiation compared with traditional film. Digital images also appear on a screen within seconds, so Dr. Wallerstein can enlarge them and show you exactly what he sees. We take x-rays only when they are needed for your care, not on a fixed schedule for everyone.
Who will I see at each visit?
You will see Dr. Wallerstein, the only dentist at our office, every time you come in. Three of our team members have been with the practice for over 25 years, so the faces at the front desk and in the treatment rooms stay familiar from one visit to the next.
Schedule Your Visit from New Brunswick
Students and families looking for a dentist New Brunswick, NJ residents can trust are welcome to call (732) 656-8350 and find a time that fits a busy week. Visit our areas we serve page to see the other communities we care for, or read about the practice on our Dentist Edison, NJ homepage. We look forward to welcoming you.