How many times have we said to ourselves, “I must go to the dentist and do what I’m told for my dental health?”

For most of us, we have not only told ourselves and our loved ones this, but we have acted on it. But for some, we have neglected ourselves until true disaster strikes, and then we hear the dreaded words: “You need dentures at least, but implants are far and away the best choice if you can afford it.”

From a patient’s point of view, why are implants better than dentures? Ease of eating, ease of maintenance, permanence, durability. But if you worry about the extra expertise needed to practice implant dentistry, or the extra cost that it requires, you can relax. Universal Dental, the folks who took care of me, have come to town right here in Teaneck-Bergenfield. While their dentists excel at general dentistry, they really shine at the hard and demanding implant work. And if you have a special problem, as I did, you have access to the finest dental school teaching faculty at their New York City Columbus Circle facility.

In a state of shock after getting a cost estimate? Listen to what several highly respected general dentists in this area told me: “Their total charges are significantly less than my pure cost.”

They have been doing this for decades, and have their own laboratory and implant manufacturing resources. The savings, the impressive savings, go directly to you and to their other patients. Need financing packages? Universal has several, and will work hard to get the best for you. Want to avoid highway traffic and parking hassles? This is the really good news. They are located in the New Bridge Road shopping center across from Super Pathmark–the same place as Grand and Essex, Wine Country, and the Farmer’s Market for fruits and vegetables. Local, virtually unlimited free parking, and convenient to family shopping.

It was the place for me without the conveniences. For you, there should be no question.

By Rabbi Chaim Frazer