At a Glance
- Service: General, family, cosmetic, implant, and emergency dentistry
- Serving: Brick Township, including Greenbriar, Laurelton, and the Route 70 corridor, from our Toms River office
- 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, every week
- Differentiator: A woman-led practice built around listen-first, no-judgment care for anxious and overdue patients
You have been putting this off, and that is okay
Maybe it has been six months. Maybe it has been six years. If the thought of booking a dental appointment tightens your chest, you are the patient this practice was built for. Plenty of people in Brick avoid the dentist for years, then brace for a lecture the moment they sit down. You will not get one here.
Dr. Monica Patel and Dr. Rakhee Patel run a woman-led office about 10 minutes south of Brick, and their first move is always the same: they listen. No clipboard full of add-ons. No guilt about the gap since your last cleaning. You tell them what worries you, and they tell you what is urgent, what can wait, and what is entirely optional.
None of this depends on how long it has been. A multi-year gap does not change the welcome, and it does not change the plan: assess honestly, explain clearly, and move at a pace you can handle. The goal is to turn a dreaded errand into something you stop avoiding.
What a first visit actually looks like
Your appointment opens with a conversation, not a drill. The doctors review your history, ask what brought you in, and look at your goals before they look at your teeth. From there, a gentle exam and digital X-rays give them a clear picture of what is happening in your mouth.
If you need work done, they explain it in plain language and pace it to your comfort. Their minimally invasive approach preserves healthy tooth structure whenever possible, so you keep more of your natural tooth and spend less time in the chair. Nervous patients can ask about sedation options up front.
The two doctors you will see
Continuity is part of what makes anxious patients comfortable, so it helps to know who you are seeing. Dr. Monica Patel earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed a general practice residency at Stony Brook. Dr. Rakhee Patel earned her DMD from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, where she was named Best Dental Student of the Year, and trained at Lutheran Medical Center.
Both pursue advanced continuing education through the Pankey Institute and Spear Education, two of the more respected programs in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. For a Brick patient, that means the same two hands guide your care over the years, and they keep their training current.
Getting here from Brick
The trip is an easy one: roughly 10 minutes and about 6 miles south via Route 70 and Hooper Avenue. For a township of around 75,000 residents with a crowded set of local options, that short hop makes Dentistry with a Woman's Touch a realistic everyday choice rather than a special-occasion destination. The office sits at 222 Oak Avenue, off Hooper Avenue near downtown Toms River.
Is this the right practice for you?
This office fits Brick residents who want unhurried care and honest guidance over a high-volume, in-and-out experience. Families work well here because one office covers a child's first cleaning, a teenager's Invisalign, and a parent's overdue implant. Anxious adults who have avoided care for years are genuinely welcome, not tolerated.
If you want the cheapest possible cleaning with no conversation attached, a larger chain may suit you better. If you want two doctors who remember your name and your history, the short drive south is worth it.
What it costs to start
Money is part of the hesitation for a lot of people, so the practice keeps it straightforward. It accepts most major dental insurance plans and files them for you. For Brick residents without coverage, a $189 new patient special covers a comprehensive exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning when no periodontal disease is present.
Treatment that insurance does not cover can be financed in monthly payments, and an in-house Friends and Family Membership Plan lowers the cost of preventive and restorative care year-round.
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Brick patient questions
I have searched "dentist in Brick" and every office looks booked solid. Is it worth driving to Toms River?
A: Yes. Brick is the largest town in the area, so local practices fill up fast and new-patient waits stretch out. The drive south is about 10 minutes via Route 70, and we welcome new patients every week, which often means a sooner appointment than you would get closer to home.
Do you take the same insurance plans common to Brick employers and retirees?
A: We accept most major dental insurance plans, and many Brick residents carry the same regional and employer plans we already process. If you are unsure about your coverage, call us before your visit and we will check. For patients without insurance, our $189 new patient special and in-house membership plan keep care affordable.
My kids and I would all switch from different offices in Brick. Can one practice handle the whole family?
A: Yes. The office covers children's preventive care, teen Invisalign, and adult restorative and implant work in one place, so a Brick family can consolidate records and visits. Many families schedule members close together to make the short trip down Route 70 count for everyone.
I get very anxious at the dentist. How is this practice different?
A: The office was built around anxious and overdue patients, so you will get no lectures and no judgment about time between visits. The doctors move at a pace you set and explain each step before they begin. Sedation options are available if you want a more relaxed experience for longer or more involved treatment.
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-brick-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.
No Insurance?
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**