Free Dental Consultation in Elmwood Park, NJ
NÜVA Smile's Elmwood Park office at 272 US-46 offers new patients a free dental consultation: an exam, digital panoramic X-rays when needed, and a written plan with costs, typically within 30 to 60 minutes. Tuesday hours run until 8 PM, and Saturday hours are 9 AM–2 PM. Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare are accepted. Call 973-478-1616.
What's included in a free consultation at the Elmwood Park office?
At the Elmwood Park office, your free consultation starts in a renovated waiting room designed to put anxious patients at ease, followed by a careful look at your teeth and gums. When imaging helps, the digital panoramic X-ray captures precise images. Cosmetic, implant, orthodontic and surgical options can all be planned in-house.
Free Consultation
No obligation
- LengthAbout 30–60 minutes
- IncludesOne-on-one talk with a dentist · exam of teeth, gums and bite · digital X-rays only if clinically needed · written plan and cost estimate
- Payment helpMost insurance · CareCredit® · in-house financing · NÜVA Solutions Membership Club
Where is NÜVA Smile's Elmwood Park office and how do I get there?
The office is at 272 US-46, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, directly on one of North Jersey's primary east-west highways. Drivers from Paterson or Clifton head east on Route 46, and those from Saddle Brook or Hackensack head west. Garden State Parkway drivers take Exit 153 toward Route 46 East.
By bus or on foot
Several NJ TRANSIT bus routes run along Route 46 with stops near the office, and the Paterson and Hackensack bus terminals both connect to that service. If you live in the neighborhoods or work at the businesses along Route 46, sidewalks along the highway and nearby streets make the office a short walk away.
Who will I see at the Elmwood Park office?
Three dentists are listed in Elmwood Park: Dr. Alma Dema, Dr. Mohamed Aboelsaad and Dr. Nikesh Nagar, all general dentists. Each general dentist can coordinate cosmetic, implant and orthodontic treatment without referring you outside the office.
Wisdom teeth, surgical extractions and implant placement can be handled in the same office where your plan is made. The team communicates in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and Polish. A 2024 reviewer described how Dr. Dema explained the whole procedure clearly and calmly, which made the visit comfortable from start to finish.
When is the Elmwood Park office open?
Elmwood Park runs Monday 9 AM–5 PM, Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM, Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM, Thursday 11 AM–7 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–3 PM and Saturday 9 AM–2 PM. It closes only on Sunday. Three weekday evenings suit late appointments, with Tuesday open until 8 PM.
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Elmwood Park visit planner
- Latest weekday hoursTuesday until 8 PM; Wednesday and Thursday until 7 PM
- Earliest startFriday 8:30 AM
- WeekendSaturday 9 AM–2 PM
- ClosedSunday
- On the team3 general dentists
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Polish
Which nearby towns does the Elmwood Park office serve?
Beyond Elmwood Park (07407), the office serves neighbors in Saddle Brook and Fair Lawn and the wider Bergen County area. Route 46 links it to Paterson and Clifton to the west and Hackensack to the east, and both the Paterson and Hackensack bus terminals connect to Route 46 service.
- What happensTalk, exam, imaging if needed, written plan and estimate
- Book it if…You have a specific concern or a treatment decision to make (implants, braces, veneers, a second opinion)
- ObligationNone
- What happensInitial X-rays, exam and cleaning
- Book it if…You’re due for a routine check-up and cleaning
- ObligationNone
Book your free consultation at the Elmwood Park office
The form below books 272 US-46. For an evening slot, call 973-478-1616 and ask for Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Elmwood Park office FAQs
What's the latest appointment time at the Elmwood Park office?
Elmwood Park stays open until 8 PM on Tuesdays and until 7 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so after-work visits are easy to arrange. Friday opens early at 8:30 AM, and Saturday hours are 9 AM to 2 PM. The office is closed on Sundays.
Can I get oral surgery at the Elmwood Park office?
Yes. Surgical needs such as wisdom teeth, complex extractions and implant placement can be discussed at your free consultation and handled at the Elmwood Park office. Dr. Nikesh Nagar completed a general practice residency at Hackensack University Medical Center and provides dental implants and full mouth rehabilitation.
Does the Elmwood Park office accept NJ FamilyCare?
Yes. The Elmwood Park office accepts NJ FamilyCare and Medicaid, including for children's checkups, sealants and fluoride. It also accepts most dental insurance and routinely seeks coverage under medical insurance as well. Uninsured families can use CareCredit® or the membership club.
Can I get a same-day appointment in Elmwood Park?
Same-day appointments may be available for urgent problems or time-sensitive treatment. Call 973-478-1616 as early in the day as you can. The team will assess your symptoms and offer the soonest suitable visit, doing its best to see toothaches, broken teeth or swelling the same day.
I get nervous at the dentist. What does Elmwood Park offer?
The renovated Elmwood Park office was designed with anxious patients in mind, with a pleasant waiting room meant to help you relax and dental chairs that keep you comfortable through the appointment. A 2024 patient noted that Dr. Dema explained every step clearly. Mention your nerves when booking.
