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Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
posted: Jul. 25, 2021.

When it comes to our children’s safety, there isn’t much nowadays that isn’t under scrutiny. Whether food, clothing, toys and more, we ask the same question: can it be harmful Read more
When Is an Extraction Necessary?
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.

Find out when a tooth can be saved and when it might be time to have it removed. No one really wants to think about it but a tooth extraction is Read more
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Jul. 15, 2021.

Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in which Read more
Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Jul. 05, 2021.

Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the supporting Read more
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.

When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make Read more
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

First introduced in the 1980s, dental implants are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option. Numerous studies show that after ten years 95% are still in place. Much of this Read more
Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 05, 2021.

When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised if Read more
Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?
posted: May 26, 2021.

The dental implant is the closest thing in modern dentistry to a natural tooth. This is because an implant replaces more than the visible crown — it also replaces the Read more
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: May 16, 2021.

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, Read more
A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
posted: May 06, 2021.

For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned teeth Read more
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Apr. 26, 2021.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's healthy Read more
Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
posted: Apr. 16, 2021.

Modern dentistry offers several great ways to permanently replace missing teeth, including high-tech dental implants and traditional fixed bridgework. But sometimes, for one reason or another, it isn’t possible to Read more
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.

Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Reporters Read more
What Are Dental Crowns and Bridges?
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.

Whether it's a weakened tooth or a missing one, dental crowns and bridges are your dentist's go-to tool for helping bring back your smile. If you would like to know Read more
A Straighter Smile With Invisalign
posted: Jan. 27, 2021.

For many of us, achieving a straight smile requires some help. In the past, braces and retainers were the go-to for evening out teeth, but Invisalign has become an increasingly Read more
Bonding Corrects Your Chipped and Cracked Teeth
posted: Dec. 31, 2020.

Bonding is basically a cosmetic dentistry treatment that’s utilized for improving the appearance of misshapen, cracked, stained, and cracked teeth. Here at William C Gerard, DMD in Livingston, NJ, your Read more

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Our Location

349 E. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

10:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

8:00 am-1:00 pm, twice monthly

Sunday:

Closed