Patient Reviews

Stellar Service
Nov 3, 2011
harryl , N. Plainfield
1st time back in 4 years. Welcomed back like it was yesterday. Very friendly, very competent & caring but most importantly, very knowledgeable & professional.

First time experience!!
Nov 3, 2011
sandraa , Princeton
This was my first time at the office, everyone was friendly, helpful and professional.
So far I am very satisfied and excited to begin some major work.
Sandy Abate

What a great experience!
Oct 27, 2011
anonymous
The entire staff was incredibly friendly & warm. The facility, though in the midst of renovations, is state of the art and just beautiful. The check-in and check out time is short and sweet. Keep up the good work! You certainly have a fabulous team!

Great Cleaning / Exam
Oct 25, 2011
ivana , Hillsborough
My cleaning and exam was excellent. I love the service i receive at Towne Centre Family Dental!

First timer
Oct 22, 2011
rachelm , Hillsborough
I had a wonderful first appointment in your office! Thanks to Dr. Al, Amanda, and (sorry I don't know your name yet) mommy to be :), I was very comfortable in the new environment. I look forward to seeing you next time.

Excellent appointment!
Oct 19, 2011
anonymous
When I got there, I was in pain. The endodontist finished my root canal with care and attention.
Great job and painless. Great color match on the filling. It really looks like my natural tooth with no filling. Fun visit as always. Thank you!

Far Exceed Any and All Expectations
Oct 16, 2011
anonymous
Dr. Al and his entire staff not only meet, but far exceed any and all expectations.

Their friendliness and compassion makes you feel like you are part of their happy family. Based on my wonderful experience including the thorough explanations of treatment using the latest in technology, the master craftsmanship of Dr. Al, accommodating scheduling, his extremely friendly and gracious staff, I knew this was the place for my 70+ yr old mother too in need of new dentures. Mom concluded she wanted to adopt Dr. Al and always looks forwards to seeing him and his wonderful cherry staff - everyone of them!

Cleaning/check-up
Oct 12, 2011
cheryli , Flemington
Great job and love the new additions!

Great as always
Oct 7, 2011
lisav , Hillsborough
Another great experience at Towne Centre Family Dental!

Excellent as usual
Oct 5, 2011
jamesv , Hillsborough
2 cavities and prep for 2 crowns and not a twinge of pain. Only negative was I had a 6:00pm appt which did not start until 6:20.

Great, As Usual!
Oct 5, 2011
anonymous
We have been coming here for at least 10 years and continue to do so. Everyone is so nice and recognizes that some people (and children) have issues with the dentist. They are patient, helpful, and are always welcoming! And the new office configuration is great! A very soothing office with happy workers! We go every 6 months and do not dread the trip to the dentist ever!

Dr Erin was awesome
Oct 4, 2011
kristinw , Hillsborough
I saw Dr Erin for a cleaning tonight vs a hygenist, I guess b/c of scheduling problems. She was absolutely incredible. Not only was she friendly and had fantastic,rapport , she was gentle! I thanked her for her excellent care and considerate off my current health problems. Top rating for Dr Erin.

They take good care of you!
Sep 30, 2011
lisav , Hillsborough
I was seen for an emergency. They got me in right away and took good care of me...as always!

best experience!
Sep 30, 2011
annk , Hillsborough
Recently switched to this practice and an very glad I did. Everone is very professional and friendly. Today's appt went well and no pain!

Very Thorough
Sep 26, 2011
janinec , Skillman
great cleaning and checkup! Very thorough!

Friendly Gentle Care - Services We Offer

Let us guide you on your path to a lifelong healthy and beautiful smile. Modern restorative dentistry preserves and conserves your natural teeth. With whitening, porcelain veneers, natural-looking crowns and bridges, lifelike bonding and clear braces, we’ve change dentistry from a dull gray or glinting gold experience to a reflection of nature’s own handiwork.
Review how these modern treatments can give you the smile you’ve always wanted.

Esthetic Smile Makeover
Who can benefit from a smile makeover? Patients with crowded, crooked or short teeth or those with spaces between many teeth, patients with congenitally underdeveloped or disfigured teeth or an entire smile darkened and stained by tetracycline medicine.

Because this is a makeover, not just a few front teeth, we are very conscious about how each tooth restoration will affect the other. Replacing the front six or eight teeth might make the most sense when considering what most people will see when you smile, but only enhancing a few front teeth can mean those new teeth might be prone to break or chip. An esthetic makeover without proper planning and follow through is not in our patients’ best long-term interest.

Since we strive for the highest quality and long-term patient satisfaction, it is difficult to proceed unless the patient approves a comprehensive makeover when warranted. Not every patient needs a comprehensive makeover, but we want to make sure our patients get the care they deserve.

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Complete Rehabilitation
There are many reasons why one might need a full dental reconstruction. It can be because periodontal disease has destroyed supporting bone causing the loss of teeth or because of recurrent decay on multiple crowns and bridges. Maybe there are bite problems, which have caused excessive wear on the natural teeth and aggravated the TM jaw joint. Perhaps there has been traumatic injury to the mouth and teeth.

These conditions could warrant a rehabilitation of the entire mouth. Properly diagnosed, planned and executed, this type of dentistry has allowed patients to return to a comfortable, functional, stable oral health. A beautiful smile is an added benefit of this kind of dentistry.

We believe patients are best served by taking advantage of our comprehensive expertise right from the beginning. If you are ready for a comprehensive approach, please call us.

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Esthetic Techniques

  • Porcelain Veneers - A straighter, whiter, fuller smile is possible without braces and usually in two visits with veneers. These porcelain restorations are lifelike in strength, beauty and function.
  • Tooth Contouring/Bonding - Chipped, cracked teeth refashioned and gaps closed usually in one visit. An enamel-like resin material is molecularly bonded to your teeth, layer by layer, to form a durable, natural-like fusion.
  • Smile Whitening - Professional, dentist approved, at-home whitening is safe and can achieve balanced results. The trays that hold the whitening solutions are custom made to fit snuggly to your teeth to create maximum whiteness. They can be worn at night or during the day; you’ll almost forget you have them on. It can take one to two weeks to achieve the results you desire; consistent usage is necessary.
  • Modern Orthodontics/Braces - Depending on the way a smile has developed braces might be the best and most effective solution for getting the results desired by the patient. Fortunately, straightening teeth for adults and children is faster and easier than ever before with Invisalign, “invisible” clear braces.
  • Gum line Reshaping - A smile can be transformed from gummy to perfect with painless laser treatment. Our expertise in laser dentistry offers patients a high level of artistic results and comfort.


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Restorative Care

  • Porcelain Onlays - These are amazing breakthroughs in restorative care. Not too long ago we would have been placing many more crowns. When a tooth deteriorated from disease or cracked because of an old metal filling, it often required removal of significant natural tooth structure to securely place a crown. Now, there is an ‘in-between’ solution. With Porcelain Onlays, we remove much less tooth to create an appropriate surface to secure the natural looking, tooth-like material. It’s molecularly bonded for a strong, durable, nature-mimicking result that can withstand the tremendous biting and chewing forces the mouth produces.
  • Porcelain Crowns - Restoring worn, broken down teeth is more effective with modern esthetic crowns because they are molecularly bonded to your teeth not cemented like metal-based crowns. Because they are ALL-porcelain you won’t ever see a darkened line near the gum line like a metal-based crown.
  • Porcelain Bridges - This natural-looking, missing teeth option can give patients the ability to remove their partial denture for good.
  • Tooth-Colored ‘Fillings’ - This is the modern, non-metal, healthier alternative to silver mercury fillings – minimal removable of tooth structure is required. Metal fillings usually need more space so they can be ‘plugged in’. Composite resin restorations or tooth-colored ‘fillings’ are molecularly bonded – creating a fusion of nature and advanced material. It’s healthy high-tech care.

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Implant Restoration
For whatever reason tooth loss has occurred – ineffective dentistry, lack of prevention (fluoride, flossing, brushing), periodontal disease – modern dentistry can provide permanent tooth replacement with the use of implant technology.
There are many different implant solutions depending on your existing condition. We can replace one tooth, a few teeth or all your teeth with implant dentistry. They will look and feel much more like natural teeth than dentures. They have given complete functionality back to our patients.

We provide complete implant services right here in our in-office dental implant center. And because we do both the surgical and restorative phases of implant dentistry you are assured better communication and a beautiful result. We can correct or re-do implants done elsewhere and offer second opinions.

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Continuing Smile Care
The bacteria that cause periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay are constantly present in our mouths. Home care is our first defense against this onslaught. However, brushing and flossing isn’t enough. That’s why we recommend a minimum of two visits each year to our office. Please read our periodontal care information below.
We offer many services that make your visit more comfortable and can help you keep your teeth healthy for life. As a comprehensive dental practice with specialized training, we can give you the care you deserve.

Our hygienists have received professional awards for their gentle and caring skills in controlling periodontal disease. Because it is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, we are diligent in our approach to making sure periodontal disease doesn’t destroy your smile. If you have noticed bleeding while brushing or flossing, you might be experiencing the early stages of the disease. Please call our office and set up an appointment. We have many advanced treatments that can keep the disease from ruining your smile.

(Periodontal disease may significantly impact pregnant individuals or those with diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Individuals with periodontal disease may have significantly increased risk for heart diseases. Women with periodontitis may have increased risk for delivering pre-term, low birth weight babies. Preliminary evidence suggests that periodontal infections may also be associated with lung disease and other remote site infections.)

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