Why one Family Dentist Howell households can share makes life easier
Juggling a pediatric office for the kids, a general dentist for yourself and a separate specialist for a parent is a lot of driving and a lot of forms. When the whole household sees the same team, records live in one place, your insurance is verified once, and the dentist already knows your family's history — who grinds at night, who gets cavities between the back teeth, who needs extra reassurance in the chair.
It also means continuity. The dentist who places your seven-year-old's sealants is the same one watching how their adult teeth come in at twelve, and the same one who can talk to you about straightening them at fifteen.
Care for every age, in one office
Each stage of life brings different risks to teeth and gums, so we adjust what we look for and what we recommend:
- Young children — short, friendly first visits to get used to the chair, gentle cleanings, fluoride and sealants on the back molars, plus practical brushing tips for parents.
- Older kids and teens — monitoring how adult teeth and bite develop, custom sports mouthguards, hygiene coaching for busy schedules, and Invisalign® when crowding or spacing needs attention.
- Adults — exams with oral cancer screening, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, root canals and cosmetic options like whitening.
- Parents and grandparents — dentures, implants, and care for worn or heavily restored teeth, so older family members don't need a separate practice.
Making the first visit a good one for your child
The American Dental Association recommends a first dental visit by a child's first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Early visits are mostly about comfort and prevention: a quick look at the teeth, a count of what has come in, and a chance to spot early decay before it hurts.
We keep these appointments calm and unhurried. We explain each instrument before it goes near your child, let them sit with you if that helps, and never force anything. Children who have easy early visits tend to become adults who don't dread the dentist.
For school-age kids, a cleaning and exam every six months lets us catch small cavities while a simple filling is still enough. Digital X-rays, with up to 80% less radiation than traditional film, are taken only when they are needed.
Appointments that fit school and work
Most family dental offices close on weekends, which forces parents to pull kids out of class or take time off. We're open every Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm, as well as Monday through Friday, so a checkup can happen on a day nobody has to be somewhere else. See our weekend dentist hours for the full schedule.
Ask about booking siblings or a parent and child back to back. Appointments run on time, so you aren't spending your Sunday morning in a waiting room, and we set aside time every day for emergencies — useful when a child chips a tooth at practice.
Insurance and our child membership plan
We're in-network with 32 PPO plans, and our insurance coordinators check each family member's benefits before the visit so you know what's covered. Preventive care for children is often covered well under PPO plans, though every plan differs.
If your family has no dental insurance, our membership plan is a simple alternative. The Child Complete plan, for kids 13 and under, is $199 per year and includes two exams with X-rays, two cleanings, one fluoride treatment, one emergency exam and 10% off other procedures. Adults 14 and older can join the Adult Complete plan at $295 per year. There are no deductibles, no annual maximum and no waiting for approvals; coverage starts right away. The plan is not insurance, and it doesn't include orthodontics or implants.
Who will be caring for your family
Dr. Abraham Y Husney trained at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and is a father of three boys himself. Dr. Justin Nus earned his DDS at NYU College of Dentistry, completed a General Practice Residency at Coney Island Hospital, and speaks English and Russian — helpful for grandparents who are more comfortable in Russian.
Both explain what they see in plain language, to the parent and to the child. Our office is rated 5.0 stars from 537+ Google reviews by patients from Howell, Farmingdale, Jackson, Freehold and Lakewood. When you're ready, book online at any hour or call (732) 751-4028.
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Schedule online any time or call (732) 751-4028. We're open every Sunday 9–3, and we set aside time daily for new patients.