About Our Office

What causes Pain?
It is unknown to what the exact causes are but there
may be other factors at play.

These particular methods can help ease pain

Changes in blood flow when braces apply pressure
Over the counter pain relievers can be helpful
in relieving pain due to the pressure associated with braces.
Topical products may also be helpful.
In addition, toothpaste, mouth rinse, and dental floss designed for sensitive teeth.
Oral anesthetics
Over-the-counter pain medicine
An ice pack
Cold ice water
Soft foods
Orthodontic wax
A warm rinse
A gum massage
Good dental hygiene
Brushing your teeth softly
Protect the braces: Many patients play sports.

Using a mouth guard can help to protect your teeth, your gums and the braces.
Eating soft foods can help to avoid further pain that occurs from
eating tougher foods. These may include soft vegetables, pasta, jello, soup.

• Other causes for pain:
  When brackets and wires physically rub it can cause pain
  as tissue becomes rough.
  Wires poking in the back of the mouth

When this is occurring, please make sure to contact your orthodontist.
Doing this can help to avoid any infections or any other complications
as well as addressing the pain.

If you are one of our patients and you are experiencing this, please contact us
so we can address the issue. If you are looking for a new Orthodontist, contact us, we are happy to hear from you and help you with any concerns or any needs you may have.

Children's general Dentist Location:

Smile Central Dental
Dentist, Paterson, NJ
Orthodontics, Paterson, NJ

Address:
140 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Orthodontics Center - 2nd Floor  (x 21 or x22 )
Children's General Dentistry - 3rd Floor
Treatment - 4th Floor

Phone: (973) 742-4200
Fax: (973) 742-4997

Paterson - Dental Office Manager: Cristal Jimenez
Paterson - Ortho Office Manager: Maria Gutierrez

About Our Practice
Smile Central Dental has always emphasized that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our strength and future growth depend on the contributions made by our team and each person within our organization. To ensure continued success, we feel it is important that all employees understand our policies and procedures. We hold them to that standard and they perform to the highest level. 
Our staff is dedicated to serving our community and providing the very best care.

Mission Statement
Smile Central Dental’s mission is to enhance the life of anyone we come in contact with. We accomplish this by educating both children and parents on the importance of their dental health, eradicating cavities on our beloved patients, and providing all members of our team with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. All this while proudly serving the communities we are in that have given us the opportunity to do what we love.

About Our Practice
Smile Central Dental has always emphasized that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our strength and future growth depend on the contributions made by our team and each person within our organization. To ensure continued success, we feel it is important that all employees understand our policies and procedures. We hold them to that standard and they perform to the highest level.
Our staff is dedicated to serving our community and providing the very best care.

Mission Statement
Smile Central Dental’s mission is to enhance the life of anyone we come in contact with. We accomplish this by educating both children and parents on the importance of their dental health, eradicating cavities on our beloved patients, and providing all members of our team with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. All this while proudly serving the communities we are in that have given us the opportunity to do what we love.

Children's general Dentist Location:

Smile Central Hudson County
Address:
3196 Kennedy Boulevard
3rd Floor
Union City, NJ 07087

Phone: (201) 325-8444
Fax: (201) 325-8447

Office Manager: Inocencia Troncoso
Current Operation Hours

About Our Practice
Smile Central Dental has always emphasized that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our strength and future growth depend on the contributions made by our team and each person within our organization. To ensure continued success, we feel it is important that all employees understand our policies and procedures. We hold them to that standard and they perform to the highest level. 
Our staff is dedicated to serving our community and providing the very best care.

Mission Statement
Smile Central Dental’s mission is to enhance the life of anyone we come in contact with. We accomplish this by educating both children and parents on the importance of their dental health, eradicating cavities on our beloved patients, and providing all members of our team with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. All this while proudly serving the communities we are in that have given us the opportunity to do what we love.

Children's general Dentist Location:

Smile Central Dental
Dentist, Paterson, NJ
Orthodontics, Paterson, NJ

Address:
140 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Orthodontics Center - 2nd Floor  (x 21 or x22 )
Children's general Dentistry - 3rd Floor
Treatment - 4th Floor

Phone: (973) 742-4200
Fax: (973) 742-4997

Paterson - Dental Office Manager: Cristal Jimenez

Paterson - Ortho Office Manager: Maria Gutierrez

Current Operation Hours

About Our Practice
Smile Central Dental has always emphasized that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our strength and future growth depend on the contributions made by our team and each person within our organization. To ensure continued success, we feel it is important that all employees understand our policies and procedures. We hold them to that standard and they perform to the highest level. 
Our staff is dedicated to serving our community and providing the very best care.

Mission Statement
Smile Central Dental’s mission is to enhance the life of anyone we come in contact with. We accomplish this by educating both children and parents on the importance of their dental health, eradicating cavities on our beloved patients, and providing all members of our team with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. All this while proudly serving the communities we are in that have given us the opportunity to do what we love.

Children's general Dentist Location:

Smile Central Passaic
Address:
625 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
Children's general Dentistry - 3rd Floor

Phone: (973) 574-1000
Fax: (973) 574-1001

Office Manager: Esther Toledo
Current Operation Hours

Is the appointment schedule convenient?

Is the office easy to get to and close by?

Does the office appear to be clean and orderly?

Was your medical and dental history recorded and placed in a permanent file?

Does the dentist explain techniques for good oral health?

Is information about cost presented to you before treatment is scheduled?

Is your dentist a member of the ADA (American Dental Association)?

Know the difference between a children's general dentist and a family dentist.
Family dentists provide general dentistry for all ages, not only children.

Take a look at google reviews. Genuine accounts from people who
leave reviews can be helpful when seeking a good children's general dentist.
Beware of irrational statements, however.

Schedule Consultations With Each children's general Dentist.
Scheduling consultations can help with getting beneficial information.

You need to find a dentist who has strong behavior management skills.
Our doctors hold themselves to a high standard, professionalism, care, and making sure that patients feel comfortable.

Do They Have Special Training?
Our Doctors are not only licensed practitioners, but they have continuing education credentials and continue to stay updated in children's general dentistry.

Do They Have a Fun, Clean, and Comfortable Environment?
At our practice, we believe in helping our patients be at ease and having a fun and engaging experience.

Do They Take A Preventative Approach?
Our team has a systematic approach to preventive dental care.

Location.
When it comes to children, choosing a dentist that is close is good practice.

How are the practices of customer service?
We are dedicated to providing not only the very best dental care but excellent experiences and customer service as well.

Make your pick And Schedule Your Child’s First Appointment!
If your child has not been to the dentist yet, it would be a great preventive measure to schedule and attend a dental visit.

Looking for the best kids dentist near the Paterson, Passaic, and Union City areas?
We are here serving Paterson, Passaic, and Hudson NJ, and the surrounding communities, we offer comprehensive oral health services ranging from routine cleanings to emergency treatment. We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment to keep all members of the family comfortable in the office.
Paterson(973) 742-4200
Passaic  ( 973) 574-1000
Union City(201) 325-8444

Find reviews and updates on Facebook, learn more about our practice online, or give us a call (973) 742-4200

1. How can I improve my child's smile?
This is a broad question and it is awesome because
there are quite a few ways to improve your smile.
This question keeps things open for your dentist to address. The learning possibilities here are ample.

2. What should my child's oral hygiene regimen be?
Not everyone does the same routine. Your dentist
can address how to set up an at-home care regimen
that fits yours and child's lifestyle.

Some examples are:
Brush, floss, and rinse daily.
Eat a balanced diet and limit snacking.
Examine your mouth regularly.
Develop a partnership with your dentist.

3. When should my child have their first checkup and how often should they have a dental exam and cleaning?

Asking your dentist this question is good because
the dentist can address your child's specific case.

For average, every 6 months is good practice.
It is still good to ask your dentist this question.

4. How can I keep my child's teeth whiter?
This is a good question to ask because you may find out extra ways to combat staining your teeth while staying overall healthy.

5. Does my child have any dental health conditions I should know about?
There are some things that concern me.

This question will be a great way to start a conversation about
your health goals for your child, and how you can reach your goals
as well as reach improvement.

If you have some concerns, let your dentist know so they can
address these so nothing gets missed.

6. When Do Baby Teeth Typically Fall Out?
Most children begin losing their baby teeth between the ages of six and eight.
Every child is different and their teeth may fall out in different times.
Consult with your dentist.

7. Is mouthwash safe for kids?
Typically mouthwash is not advised for kids until they reach the
age of 6 or 7. But it is highly advised to consult with your dentist.

8. What is Causing the Pain in My child's Teeth?
Pain in your children's teeth can be caused by several
reasons such as tooth sensitivity, a broken tooth,
or an infection.

It is very important to seek consultation and ask your dentist
questions if your child is experiencing pain.

X-rays will be taken but causes can be detected by a full examination.

9. Are Sports drinks good for my teen?
This question is great for several reasons.
Sports drinks may be good for energy and performance, but they
contain alot of sugar and artificial elements which can be very harmful
to your childs or teens teeth.

Ask your dentist about sports drinks and healthy drinks.

10. Does my child need any dental treatments?
Even if you feel your childs mouth or teeth are fine,
dental treatments may be beneficial.
Talking about potential options with your dentist
is a good strategy.

11. What are your payment and financial policies?
Asking about a Dental firms policies and practices is
important so you may be fully informed before you move forward
with any treatments.

12. Is my child grinding their teeth and why?
What should I do?
Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you involuntary grind,
gnash or clench your teeth. Some people may not
know they are experiencing it and why, especially kids.

13. Should I change my diet in any way?

Believe it or not, food has a big impact on dental health.
A great way to improve your childs smile is to ask your dentist
about a healthy diet that promotes great dental health.

Every child needs a healthy diet but some may have allergies and other conditions. Make sure to speak with your dentist about this.

14. What is your continuing education policy?
This is a great question but it can better be asked the following way.

Do your dentists continue learning about dentistry, tools,
medicines?
Are your dentists part of any organizations?

Dentists have supporting organizations that keep them
informed and educated as science and dentistry practices
undergo change.

It's ok to ask them how they keep up with continuing education.
Our Dentists stay diligent on trends and continuing education in several ways.

Next time you visit the dentist, don't be afraid to ask these questions.
They are there to help your child with their dental health, overall health and to educate the community about dental health.

To schedule a first consultation or visit, please contact us at
one of our locations:
SCHEDULE an appointment here

We're Open! June 2020

We would love to announce we are open! 
All locations are open! 

You can text the office number or make the call on Monday morning!
You will find the numbers and locations at the end of this announcement.

We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health.
Our communities have been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines.
While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same:
our office’s commitment to your safety.

Infection control has always been a top priority in our practice.
We follow recommendations and guidelines made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This allows us to
make sure that our infection control procedures are up-to-date and enable us to provide the safest environment for our patients and their family members.

We ask that you please be patient and understand that we will do our best to accommodate your scheduling needs as we know many of you are anxious to get back into our office.
During this time, we have implemented additional safety precautions to help protect our patients and staff.

We will be scheduling appointments in a manner that promotes social distancing and allows for adequate time for us to disinfect all areas of use in between patient appointments.

Upon arrival at our office, call us before entering the office to let us know you have arrived.
We will call or text you once the office is ready for you to enter.
We ask that patients enter the office unaccompanied, if possible.
For those patients who need a guardian to accompany them, we ask that this be limited to a single-family member.

Every person entering the office is expected to wear a face covering and will be asked to sanitize their hands immediately upon entry.
Please take your temperature on the morning of your appointment.

We will confirm no fever with a contactless thermometer upon your arrival.

Our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, charging stations, and so forth, since these items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
Clear plastic screens (sneeze guards) have been installed at the front desk to minimize exposure to airborne pathogens.

Medical-grade high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) air purifiers have been installed in the office to help improve the air quality in the area for all patients, family members, and staff.
Our doctor and staff will be wearing all of the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE).

Thank you for being part of our family dental practice.
We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors, and friends.

To schedule a dental appointment:
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1. 140 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505
Children's Dentistry - 3rd Floor
Orthodontics Center - 2nd Floor
Treatment Center - 4th Floor
(973) 742-4200

2. 625 Main Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
Children's Dentistry - 3rd Floor
(973) 574-1000

3. 3196 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd
3rd Floor
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 325-8444
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Find reviews and updates on Facebook, learn more about our practice online,
or give us a call (973) 742-4200

Thanking our SCD healthcare Dental Emergency Heroes as well as Many other Crisis workers today!

Today we would like to show our gratitude to our amazing Volunteer staff that has stepped up to the call to handle dental emergencies. You have faced dangerous conditions and continue to do so. You continue to face challenging tasks and stressful situations.

You make sacrifices and place a lot of devotion to our patients and their needs.
Thank you so much for your sacrifices and dedication!

To all the current Crisis Workers out there:

The Smile Central Dental staff would like to extend our gratitude for the Covid19 Crisis Heroes that face such a challenging battle and unprecedented crisis.

You are working overwhelming hours, facing dangerous conditions and spending less time with family, consoling heartbroken loved ones, and saving lives.

Our doctors, nurses, technicians, transporters, EMTs, pharmacists, and everyone who supports patient care is rising to the occasion and caring for our most vulnerable population.

Thank you so much for your daily sacrifices and devotion!

We have re-opened!
This blog article was an older update upon the Covid-19 crisis.}
You can call to schedule appointments once again!

We want to make sure we do our part in providing helpful information for everyone.

In an effort to support national efforts to fight the COVID- 19 pandemic, our practice is taking the following steps to help assure your health and well-being and that of our community:

We are following directives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a way to limit patient and staff exposure to this virus. Your health, and the health of our dedicated staff, matters to us.

The safety and well-being of our patients continue to be our primary concern. We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 nationally and within our community and keep you up-to-date regarding our plans to reopen for business as usual.

Current Status:    As of  Tuesday, April 14, 2020
At Smile Central Dental, the safety of our patients, team members, and community is our first priority. Throughout the past weeks, we have carefully followed developing information regarding COVID-19.

At this time, we have decided that it is in the best interest of our patients, team members, and community to NOT resume routine dental care for the next few weeks. We will continue to treat patients who require urgent care, please call the office and follow the instructions if you have a dental emergency.

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Canceled Appointments:
We are assessing the situation daily and will communicate regularly with our patients. Please note that all appointments for the month of April and May are canceled. We are hoping to resume treating patients for routine care in the month of June, providing that health and government authorities consider it safe to do so.

We will contact all patients to reschedule their appointments once we have a definite re-opening date.

We hope that you and your family remain safe and healthy during this challenging time.
Sincerely, The Smile Central Dental Team.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our blog. Please check back often for weekly updates on fun and exciting events happening at our office, important and interesting information about  the dental industry, and the latest news about our practice.

Feel free to leave a comment or question for our doctors and staff - we hope this will be a valuable resource for our patients, their families, and friends!