At a Glance
- Service: General, family, cosmetic, implant, and emergency dentistry
- Serving: Bayville and Berkeley Township from our Toms River office, about 12 minutes north
- Office hours: Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday by appointment
- Accepting new patients: Yes
- Differentiator: One practice that handles a teenager's Invisalign and a grandparent's implant denture in the same week
Who this practice is built for
Bayville runs on multi-generational households, and this practice is built for exactly that. The same office handles a child's first cleaning, a teenager's Invisalign, and a grandparent's implant-supported denture, often in the same week. If your family currently splits its care across three different offices, you are a strong candidate to consolidate.
Berkeley Township does not have a deep bench of local dental options, so the short coastal run north fills a real gap for households that want comprehensive care without a long haul.
The retiree side of Bayville's population often arrives with a different set of needs: a tooth that finally failed, a denture that no longer fits, a long-postponed crown. The family side arrives with cleanings, sealants, and orthodontic questions. One office covering both means a couple caring for aging parents and school-age kids is not driving to three addresses.
And who might look elsewhere
If you need a narrow specialist for a complex surgical case, the doctors will tell you honestly and refer you out rather than stretch beyond what fits in-house. The practice is candid about what is urgent, what can wait, and what is optional, which means you will not be talked into work you do not need.
Patients who want a purely transactional, fastest-possible visit may prefer a high-volume chain. This office suits people who want a relationship with their care team.
It is a small distinction, but an honest one: the practice would rather send you to the right specialist for a rare, complex case than overreach. For the overwhelming majority of a Bayville household's needs, though, everything stays in-house, which is the point of consolidating in the first place.
Meet the doctors caring for your family
Multi-generational care works best when the same hands know your whole family, so it helps to meet them. Dr. Monica Patel and Dr. Rakhee Patel treat children, working adults, and older patients alike, carrying each family's history from one visit to the next.
Dr. Monica trained at the University of Pennsylvania and Stony Brook and is surgically trained in implant placement, which matters for older Bayville patients needing tooth replacement. Dr. Rakhee trained at the Arizona School of Dentistry, where she was named Best Dental Student of the Year, and at Lutheran Medical Center. Both are members of the American and New Jersey Dental Associations and certified Invisalign providers for the teens in the household.
The range of care available
Under one roof, the practice covers general and family dentistry, cosmetic work, Invisalign, dental implants and tooth replacement, and same-day emergency care. For older patients, implant-supported dentures and restorative treatment restore function as well as appearance.
The approach is minimally invasive throughout, preserving healthy tooth structure and keeping treatment easier on your teeth.
Same-day emergency care rounds out the list, which matters for a coastal town where a weekend mishap should not mean waiting until Monday in pain. Whatever the need, the doctors explain what is urgent and what can wait so the family can prioritize sensibly.
Care that grows with your family
Bayville households change over time, and the practice is set up to change with them. A child who starts with first cleanings can move into Invisalign as a teenager. An adult overdue for care can rebuild step by step. A grandparent can move from a failing tooth to an implant-supported denture, all in the same office with the same records.
That continuity saves the repeated history-taking and re-explaining that comes with bouncing between practices, and it means the doctors know your family's patterns over years.
Reaching the office from Bayville
Head north through Berkeley Township and the office is about 12 minutes and roughly 7 miles along Route 9, at 222 Oak Avenue off Hooper Avenue. For Bayville's mix of families and retirees, that short run north makes one-roof, multi-generational care genuinely practical.
The drive up Route 9 is flat and direct, which matters for older patients who would rather avoid highway merging. On-site parking at 222 Oak Avenue means no walk from a distant lot, so the trip stays easy on both ends.
For a town with a strong retiree presence alongside young families, that easy, predictable drive is part of what makes a single shared dental home realistic across generations.
Driving directions from Bayville
From Bayville, take Route 9 north through Berkeley Township toward Toms River. Stay on Route 9 as it runs up the coast, then turn toward Hooper Avenue and continue to Oak Avenue. The office is at 222 Oak Avenue, Suite 8, just off Hooper, with parking at the building.
The drive is about 12 minutes and roughly 7 miles, and Route 9 stays flat and direct the whole way, which is easier for older drivers who would rather avoid highway merging. On-site parking means no long walk from a distant lot, so the trip is easy on both ends.
What to expect, start to finish
A first visit begins with a conversation about goals and concerns, followed by a gentle exam and digital X-rays. The doctors lay out a plan in plain language and pace treatment to your comfort. Two doctors, Dr. Monica Patel and Dr. Rakhee Patel, mean you see consistent faces across every member of the family's care.
Insurance, membership, and financing
Managing several people's care on one budget is easier with clear options. The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans. For uninsured Berkeley Township families, the $189 new patient special covers a comprehensive exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning when no periodontal disease is present.
The in-house Friends and Family Membership Plan lowers year-round costs without insurance limits, and financing spreads larger work like implants across manageable payments.
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Bayville family questions
Can my retired parents and my school-age kids all be seen at the same practice in one trip from Bayville?
A: Yes. The office is set up for multi-generational households and can schedule family members close together to save you trips up Route 9. The same team handles children's preventive care and older adults' restorative and implant work, so one practice covers everyone.
My parent needs dentures that actually stay put. Do you offer implant-supported options for Berkeley Township seniors?
A: Yes. The practice provides implant-supported dentures, which anchor to dental implants for a more stable fit than traditional removable dentures. The doctors are trained in implant placement and will assess candidacy and explain the steps and costs before treatment begins.
My elderly parent in Bayville takes several medications. Is that a problem for dental treatment?
A: It is routine to work around. The doctors review medications and general health before treatment because both can affect healing and care planning, which matters for older Berkeley Township patients. Bring a current medication list to the first visit and the team will factor it into any restorative or surgical plan.
Can I get a same-day appointment if I have a dental emergency?
A: Yes. The practice holds time for same-day emergency visits for problems like toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns, and dental trauma. Call as early as you can so the team can get you relief and address the underlying cause at the same appointment. You do not need to be an existing patient to call.
Do you accept my dental insurance, and what if I do not have any?
A: The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans and files the claims for you. If you do not have coverage, the $189 new patient special covers a comprehensive exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning when no periodontal disease is present, and an in-house membership plan plus financing keep ongoing care affordable.
Dentistry with a Woman's Touch
222 Oak Ave # 8, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 518-3088
https://dentistrywomanstouch.com/areas-we-serve/dentist-in-bayville-nj/
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New Patient Specials
New Patient Exam & Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$189
No insurance? We offer a $189 Comprehensive New Patient Exam, X-Rays, and a Healthy Mouth Cleaning.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease.
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The Dentistry with a Woman's Touch Friends & Family Membership Plan
With our membership plan, you can receive the quality care you need at a discounted price.
Cannot be combined with insurance.
Our Toms River Dental Practice Location
Office Hours:
Monday: 9 am-5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am-5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am-6 pm
Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
Friday: limited clinical hours by appointment only**