Welcome to Dentistry for Children Orthodontics of Howell, your trusted family orthodontic provider in Howell, NJ, proudly serving families throughout Monmouth and Ocean County, including Manalapan, Wall Township, Farmingdale, Freehold, Jackson, and Lakewood.
Our modern orthodontics office at 5315 US Highway 9 North was thoughtfully designed for patients of all ages—bright, welcoming, and comfortable. Our board-certified orthodontists and experienced team use advanced technology to make every visit calm, positive, and stress-free.
During your first visit to our Howell orthodontic office, our team will take digital X-rays and photos, evaluate your bite and tooth alignment, discuss your medical and dental health history, and learn about your smile goals. We’ll walk you through your treatment options—including braces and clear aligners like Invisalign—review your customized plan, and answer any questions so you feel confident moving forward.
Our Howell orthodontist and team are here to make your experience comfortable and informative from your very first appointment.
Throughout your treatment, our team will schedule routine visits approximately every 8 weeks to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments. We’ll always do our best to work around your schedule to make these appointments as convenient as possible. Most orthodontic appointments at our office last about 30 to 45 minutes, giving our team the time needed to provide thorough, personalized care while keeping your schedule in mind.
We understand that life happens! If you’re unable to make a scheduled appointment, just let us know as soon as you can so we can help reschedule and keep your treatment on track.
Our Howell orthodontics office is conveniently located at 5315 US Highway 9 North in the Greenleaf at Howell Shopping Center. You’ll find us next to Texas Roadhouse and near Starbucks and BJ’s Wholesale Club, with easy access for families throughout Monmouth and Ocean County.
You can reach our parking lot by traveling north on Route 9. We offer ample free parking conveniently located right outside our building.
Serving Howell, Manalapan, Wall Township, Farmingdale, Freehold, Jackson, Lakewood, and all of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Early orthodontic evaluations, braces, and clear aligner options available through trusted partners. Ask our team about the Lifetime Retainer Program, designed to help protect your child’s smile if retainers are lost or damaged.
Ready to get your smile on track? Our goal is to help our patients feel confident in their smile which is why we offer FREE Orthodontic Consultations for patients of all ages!
Ask our team about the Lifetime Retainer Program, designed to help protect your child’s smile if retainers are lost or damaged.
Dr. Bridget Henn is excited to serve orthodontic patients in our Toms River, Howell, and Jackson locations.
Dr. Bridget Henn is excited to serve orthodontic patients in our Toms River, Howell, and Jackson locations.
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Dr. Nirav Patel is an orthodontist who received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine and completed his orthodontic residency at Roseman University. When not in the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family.
Dr. Nirav Patel is an orthodontist who received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine and completed his orthodontic residency at Roseman University. When…
View More – Nirav Patel, DMDYes, when it’s clinically warranted. Some issues benefit significantly from early intervention during the mixed-dentition years (ages 7 to 10). In other cases, we monitor growth and wait for the permanent teeth to fully come in before starting treatment.
Yes to both. For contact sports, we recommend a mouthguard specifically fitted to work with braces. For musical instruments, there is usually a brief adjustment period, especially for wind or brass instruments, but most kids adapt within a few weeks.
Yes. There is no reason to miss school because of orthodontic treatment. We will be happy to provide your child with a school excusal note to return with that day.
Yes, some orthodontic problems are significant enough to require early intervention. However, if a patient is not yet ready for treatment, we will follow that patient’s growth and development until the time is right for treatment to begin.
Most kids feel soreness for 24 to 72 hours after braces are placed or adjusted. Rinsing with warm water, eating soft foods, and using children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen as directed can help. If pain persists more than a few days, call the office.
Yes. Pediatric orthodontics is performed by our specialist team at Toms River, Howell, and Jackson. Free consultations are available to determine whether early intervention is right for your child.
Each child’s treatment plan and the amount of time spent in braces will vary depending on the individual patient, because every smile responds differently to treatment. Treatment can take anywhere between 6 and 30 months, however, most standard treatments take approximately 20-24 months.
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