At a Glance
- Service: General, family, cosmetic, implant, and same-day emergency dentistry
- Serving: Beachwood and the Route 9 corridor from our Toms River office, about 7 minutes away
- 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: Same-day emergency visits and a quick Route 9 drive make us the dentist down the road for Beachwood
The dentist down the road, not across the county
Beachwood sits right on our doorstep, about 7 minutes and 4 miles south along Route 9. It is a true bedroom community without a dental cluster of its own, so for years residents have drifted toward Toms River when they need care. That short distance changes how dental care fits into your week. A cleaning is a quick errand, not a half-day commitment.
Because we are this close, Beachwood patients tend to think of us less as an out-of-town office and more as the practice down the road. Two doctors, Dr. Monica Patel and Dr. Rakhee Patel, run the office, and you see the same faces every visit.
That nearness also lowers the bar to staying on schedule. When a checkup is a 7-minute drive rather than a cross-county trip, the every-six-months rhythm stops slipping, and small problems get caught before they turn into bigger ones. For a community that already looks to Toms River for services, having a steady dental home that close is simply practical.
When something cracks on a Tuesday
Proximity matters most when something goes wrong. A cracked tooth, a lost crown, or a sudden ache on a weekday becomes a quick drive up Route 9 rather than an ordeal. We hold time for same-day emergency visits, so you get relief fast and we address the underlying problem at the same appointment.
You do not need to already be a patient to call when you are in pain. Beachwood residents who have never been in before are welcome to reach out for an urgent visit, and we will get you seen.
Hours that fit a working week
Getting in matters as much as getting seen. The office runs Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Friday by appointment. Those mid-week evening hours give Beachwood commuters a way to schedule care after work without burning a vacation day.
Appointments are built to run on time, which for a 4-mile trip means you are in and out without the afternoon disappearing. That reliability is easy to take for granted until you have sat in a waiting room well past your slot, and it is one of the quieter reasons Beachwood patients keep coming back rather than chasing whatever office is nearest.
Meet the doctors down the road
Part of feeling like the dentist is just down the road is knowing exactly who you will see, every time. Dr. Monica Patel and Dr. Rakhee Patel run the practice together, so Beachwood patients are not handed off to rotating associates. The same two faces handle your cleanings, your emergencies, and your bigger treatment.
Dr. Monica trained at the University of Pennsylvania and Stony Brook; 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 certified Invisalign providers and members of the American and New Jersey Dental Associations, and both keep their skills current through the Pankey Institute and Spear Education.
Driving directions from Beachwood
From Beachwood, take Route 9 north toward Toms River. Follow Route 9 as it crosses into Toms River, then turn toward Hooper Avenue and continue to Oak Avenue. The office is at 222 Oak Avenue, Suite 8, just off Hooper, with on-site parking so you skip the busiest downtown blocks.
The whole run is about 7 minutes and 4 miles, mostly a straight shot up Route 9. Because the turn-in is off Hooper rather than the main downtown drag, you avoid circling for a spot. If you are coming during the Wednesday or Thursday evening hours, the after-work traffic on Route 9 is light enough that the trip stays quick.
What we handle under one roof
Most of what your household needs lives in one office. Routine exams and cleanings, fillings, and preventive care for adults and children form the core. Beyond that, the practice offers cosmetic work, Invisalign clear aligners, and tooth replacement with dental implants.
The clinical approach is minimally invasive. The doctors preserve healthy tooth structure wherever they can, which keeps treatment efficient and easier on your teeth.
Because everything sits in one office, you avoid the handoffs that slow care down. A cleaning that turns up a cavity can lead straight into a treatment plan, and a cosmetic question can be answered in the same chair. Beachwood patients who used to split care across a hygienist here and a specialist there find the single-location setup saves real time.
Paying for it without surprises
The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans and offers financing for anything insurance leaves uncovered. Beachwood residents without coverage can use the $189 new patient special, which bundles a comprehensive exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning when no gum disease is present.
For families who want predictable costs, the in-house membership plan spreads preventive and restorative care across the year without insurance limits.
Who fits here
Beachwood families who value a short drive and a consistent care team fit naturally. So do busy commuters who want appointments that run on time. If you have been putting off care because the nearest options felt impersonal, the quick run to Toms River buys you a calmer, conversation-first experience.
Retirees in Beachwood who want a gentle, patient-led pace fit just as well as working families. The common thread is wanting to be known by the people treating you rather than processed through a high-volume mill.
What ties all of these patients together is wanting a dentist who treats the few miles between Beachwood and the office as no distance at all, and who greets you by name when you walk back in.
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Common questions from Beachwood
I cracked a tooth and I am not a current patient. Can I still get a same-day appointment from Beachwood?
A: Yes. Call us as soon as it happens. We reserve time for same-day emergencies and you do not need an existing chart to be seen. From most of Beachwood you can reach the office in about 7 minutes up Route 9, so relief is close.
Is there easy parking, or do I need to deal with downtown Toms River traffic?
A: The office sits at 222 Oak Avenue just off Hooper Avenue, with parking on site, so you avoid the busiest downtown blocks. For Beachwood drivers coming up Route 9, the turn-in is straightforward and you will not circle for a spot.
I work in Beachwood and can only come after 5 p.m. Do your hours work for that?
A: Wednesday and Thursday the office stays open until 6 p.m., which gives Beachwood commuters a way to schedule after the workday without taking time off. With the office about 7 minutes up Route 9, an evening visit does not eat your whole night. Friday is available by appointment if a weekday evening does not fit.
What happens at a first appointment with two dentists in the practice?
A: Your first visit starts with a conversation about your goals and concerns, followed by a gentle exam and digital X-rays. One of the doctors, Dr. Monica Patel or Dr. Rakhee Patel, reviews the findings with you in plain language and sorts them into what is urgent, what can wait, and what is optional. You leave with a clear plan rather than a pile of recommendations.
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.
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-beachwood-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**