Dr. Friedman grew up in Minsk, Belarus. In 1992, his family immigrated to United States, and they resided in Brooklyn, NY. In 1997, Dr. Friedman got married and he moved to Springfield, NJ, where he presently lives with his wife and three beautiful children.
In 1997, Dr. Friedman graduated with honors from Hunter College of the City University of New York, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry. Dr. Friedman earned his DDS from the New York University College of Dentistry in 2001. In 2002, Dr. Friedman completed his residency at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in East Orange, NJ.
Since 2002 until opening of his own practice, Dr. Friedman had been practicing as an associate in the well-established dental office located in Old Bridge, NJ. In 2004 Dr. Friedman opened his brand new state-of-the-art practice in Basking Ridge, NJ.
Dr. Friedman continuously improves his technical and practical knowledge of dentistry by taking continuing professional education courses. Dr. Friedman completed a training program in implant dentistry and he is certified to practice Invisalign orthodontic treatment. Dr. Friedman is also certified to administer the aesthetic products such as JUVDERM and BOTOX. Dr. Friedman loves his occupation. He is committed to providing top-quality care and a pleasant dental experience.
BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a medication that is injected into the muscles of the brow to smooth frown lines between the brows and crows feet. In fact, BOTOX is the only approved treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines and crows feet lines. BOTOX can help you to look younger, calmer, and more alert. Our dentist may recommend BOTOX as a great choice to help you regain a more youthful appearance and boost your self-confidence.
A new, gorgeous smile is within reach when you visit our dentist for dental veneers. Dr. Vitaly Friedman will bond these tooth-colored shells over your teeth in order to cover their cosmetic flaws. If you want the smile you have always dreamed of, then schedule a visit to 21st Century Dental Care so you can receive dental veneers in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Veneers are very thin shells, typically made of porcelain or resin, that are bonded to the front of your teeth to enhance the beauty of your smile. Our dentist may recommend dental veneers to correct several types of smile imperfections. Porcelain veneers are an excellent choice for enhancing your smile because the color and translucence of porcelain is a great match for the natural appearance of tooth enamel. Porcelain is stain resistant as well, so your smile will stay bright for years to come. Resin veneers can also be matched to your natural tooth color. With dental veneers, you can achieve a beautiful, natural-looking smile that you will love to show off.
Our dentist may recommend dental veneers if you would like to improve the appearance of your smile. Custom-made veneers can be used for just one tooth or for your entire smile. We may suggest veneers to:
You dont have to straighten your teeth with braces at 21st Century Dental Care because we offer Invisalign. Dr. Vitaly Friedman will give you a series of clear aligners that easily snap over your teeth and shift their position into a healthier bite. Call our dentist and team if you want to gain a straight, beautiful smile with Invisalign in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Invisalign is a great choice for our patients who are searching for a more discreet orthodontic treatment option. Rather than using metal brackets and wires like traditional braces, the Invisalign system uses a series of custom-made, computer-generated plastic aligners to straighten your smile. Each set of aligners is designed to make small changes to the alignment of the teeth. As you switch sets of aligners about every two weeks, your teeth will be gradually, gently guided to their proper positions. You will also visit our office on a regular basis during treatment to make certain that your smile is progressing as planned.
Dermal fillers are injected into the area around the nose and mouth to smooth wrinkles, lines, and folds. These dermal fillers, such as JUVDERM, can restore the natural volume and contours of your face and give you a more youthful appearance. Over time, the facial skin stretches a bit, resulting in a loss of facial volume. The natural loss of subcutaneous fat in the face, as well as sun exposure, lifestyle factors, and heredity, can affect the appearance of the facial skin. Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore fullness in the face. Specifically, our dentist may recommend dermal fillers if you are interested in:
Many dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring, hydrating substance that helps to restore the structure and contours of your skin. The dermal fillers also include an anesthetic to ensure that your treatment is as comfortable as possible. In most cases, dermal filler results can last up to one year after just one treatment.
Our dentist can remove the stains that make your smile look dull and yellow when we provide teeth whitening. The whitening system we use at 21st Century Dental Care can dissolve these stains as well as lighten your tooth color several shades in just one-hour. Contact Dr. Vitaly Friedman if you would like to benefit from teeth whitening in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Teeth whitening is a simple, effective cosmetic dental treatment that we offer to noticeably enhance your smile in as little as one treatment. Our professional teeth whitening treatments utilize a powerful yet safe whitening gel that is applied to the surface of your teeth. This gel works to lighten the appearance of stains, discoloration, and yellowing on the tooth enamel. Teeth whitening is often available in both in-office and take-home systems. Professional teeth whitening can give you a noticeably whiter smile that will boost your self-esteem and help you smile with pride.
If you have ever wished that your smile were whiter and brighter, teeth whitening might be right for you. Through professional teeth whitening, we can lighten staining and discoloration caused by various factors, such as:
A dental filling is a restoration used to repair minor to moderate tooth damage. We may recommend a filling if your tooth has been damaged by tooth decay (for example, if your tooth has a cavity), or if your tooth suffers from minor fracturing or chipping. The dental filling is used to restore the tooth to its original structure and function and to return your smile to good health. There are two main types of dental fillings available: amalgam fillings and composite fillings.
The process for placing a filling requires just one comfortable visit to our office. Our dentist will first remove the decayed and damaged portion of your tooth, and then clean the tooth to remove all traces of decay. We then fill the tooth with the filling material and shape it to match your tooths shape. Finally, the filling is hardened for a lasting restoration.
Dental implants are permanent, stable tooth replacements that can be used to replace one missing tooth, several missing teeth, or all of the teeth. The dental implant post, which is a screw made of titanium, is surgically placed in the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth. This replaces the missing tooth root and ensures that your dental restoration is stable. A period of healing is then often required to allow the bone to begin to bond with the biocompatible post. Following this healing period, our dentist will place the dental implant restoration, or replacement tooth, which fits on top of the implant post. Depending on which teeth are missing and your personal dental needs, your implant restoration might be a dental crown, dental bridge, complete denture, or partial denture. Each dental implant restoration is custom made to fit your smile comfortably and aesthetically.
If you have lost many of your teeth, then we welcome you to 21st Century Dental Care, where we will provide dentures. Dr. Vitaly Friedman helps to craft these beautiful tooth replacements so they fit comfortably in your mouth and allow your bite to function well. Contact our dentist if you would like to receive dentures in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Dentures are removable oral appliances used to replace multiple missing teeth. If you are missing several teeth or all of your teeth, dentures might be just what you need to restore the function, beauty, and health of your smile. There are two kinds of dentures: complete dentures and partial dentures.
If you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth in a row, we may recommend a dental bridge to restore your smile. A bridge is a fixed dental restoration, meaning it is non-removable. The dental bridge is anchored in place through the use of two dental crowns, which are custom made to fit your smile and are placed on the teeth or dental implants next to the space left by the missing tooth. These crowns hold the artificial tooth in place to restore your smile, ensuring that your restoration will not easily shift or come loose. It typically requires only two visits to our practice to complete the dental bridge. Dental bridges are designed to last for many years and to restore the function, beauty, and health of your smile.
Oral surgery includes a number of surgical dental treatments. The goal of oral surgery is to improve the function, health, and appearance of your smile and the surrounding structures, such as your jaw. In many cases, we strive to provide the most conservative treatment possible. Oral surgery may be necessary, however, to correct certain conditions and improve your oral and overall health. Oral surgery may include:
While we provide some oral surgery treatments at our office, we also work closely with local oral surgeons and specialists to ensure that you receive the high-quality results you deserve. Our dentist will carefully evaluate your smile and your dental needs to determine whether oral surgery is the best available treatment choice for you.
Gum disease can cause severe gum, tooth, and jaw bone loss unless you visit 21st Century Dental Care for periodontal care. Dr. Vitaly Friedman and our team help to prevent and treat gum disease with scaling and root planing treatment that thoroughly cleans your mouth. Contact our dentist if you believe you may need treatment for gum disease in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a degenerative condition primarily caused by bacteria found in plaque. The bacteria inflame and infect the gum tissues, and when left untreated, can eventually cause the gums to pull away from the teeth. Untreated periodontal disease can result in bone loss, tooth loss, and gum tissue recession.
If your gums are swollen, red, or tender, or if your gums bleed easily, you may have periodontal disease. Other common symptoms of gum disease include loose teeth, painful chewing, persistent bad breath, and receding gums that make your teeth appear longer than normal. Following an exam at our office, our dentist and team will be able to determine whether you suffer from periodontal disease.
A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration that can be used for a number of purposes. One of the most common uses of a dental crown is to restore a tooth that is significantly damaged or decayed. The crown is custom made to fit over the entire tooth, starting at the gum line, in order to restore the tooth to its original shape and size. Dental crowns can be made of gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal; porcelain crowns are popular because they match the natural color and appearance of your teeth. Our dentist will help you determine which type of dental crown is right for your smile.
Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that a dental filling will not provide a successful restoration. Crowns can also be used for a number of other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including:
Our dentist and team can stop dental problems from developing in your mouth by providing preventive dental care. Dr. Vitaly Friedman will perform regular cleanings and other procedures in order to prevent cavities, gum disease, and other problems from harming your smile. Schedule a visit to 21st Century Dental Care if you want to benefit from our preventive care in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
The goal of preventive care is to protect your smile from damage caused by tooth decay, periodontal disease (gum disease), and other damaging dental conditions. Preventive dentistry works to prevent these diseases before they cause damage that requires repair. We offer a number of preventive dental treatments to help you keep your smile in the best possible health. These services include dental sealants and dental cleanings; visiting our office regularly ensures that we detect and treat any early signs of damage before they become more extensive and painful.
Commonly called a root canal, root canal treatment is a type of endodontic therapy that is often recommended if the tooth pulp and nerves become infected or damaged. This may occur if injury or decay reaches deep into the tooth, past the outer enamel layer. When left untreated, this type of infection and disease may cause the tooth to die and necessitate tooth extraction. To restore the health of the tooth and avoid the need for extraction, our skilled dentist will remove the infected and injured tissues from within the tooth, clean the tooth, and fill it with a medicated material. We will then cap the tooth with a restoration, such as a dental crown, to return the tooth to its original shape and structure. In most cases, a root canal can be completed in only one or two comfortable visits to our office.
The TMJ is the temporomandibular joint, or the joint that connects the lower jaw to the rest of the head. The term TMJ is often used to refer to TMJ disorder, also called TMD, which occurs when the jaw joint becomes stressed, injured, or misaligned. TMJ disorder may result due to several different factors, such as stress, bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in the TMJ, or trauma and injury to the head, neck, or jaw.
Our dental office in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has maintained a tradition of excellence in dentistry for over ten years, providing the high-end care that creates healthy, stunning smiles. Dr. Vitaly Friedman and our team have the experience needed to improve your oral health and give you a comfortable dental experience while we do so.
Unlike other dental practices that sometimes refer their patients out for certain procedures, we run a full-service dental office where we can meet all of your familys dental needs in one location. Our cosmetic care is vast, covering not only enhancements for teeth, but also for the facial tissues with BOTOX and JUVDERM. Our general and family dentistry services include dental restorations, preventive services, gum care, and surgical procedures.
We know that improving your oral health is important, but we also feel that making our services as comfortable as possible is essential. Our friendly dentist and team use the latest techniques and technology to accomplish this goal. We also have the training needed to help children feel relaxed and happy at their regular dental cleanings.
We can offer more accurate diagnoses and precision care at 21st Century Dental Care because we use some of the latest dental technology. Our team utilizes state-of-the-art tools like digital X-rays and diode lasers in order to perform dental treatments more comfortably and easily, giving you a healthy, beautiful smile.
Hello, my name is Chanel. I joined the practice in 2013. As a Dental Assistant, I help Dr. Friedman make beautiful smiles! Our patients are really great people and Ive enjoyed to know them. I am never too busy to stop and take time to explain each procedure as treatment progress so that patients have full understanding of their dental care.
I graduated from Raritan Valley Community College and currently working on obtaining a registered dental hygienist degree. I speak Spanish, so if you need help communicating in Spanish I can help you.
Hello, my name is Kelly. I had been practicing as a dental hygienist for over 15 years. I joined Dr. Friedmans team in 2008. I take great pride in developing lasting relationships with my patients. Laughter and excellent care are attributes my patients appreciate. I truly love helping my patients to improve their dental health.
Hello, my name is Christine. I enjoy working as a hygienist, educating my patients on how to take care of their teeth as well as the chance to get to know patients and their families on a more personal level. I especially enjoy the chance to see kids and help ensure they have a good dental experience so that they enjoy coming to the dentist, I take pride in taking care of their smiles.
Hello, my name is Donna. I have been a part of Dr. Friedmans for the past 2 years. I had been practicing as a dental hygienist for over 15 years. I enjoy having the opportunity to get to know our patients and to build a relationship with each and every one, providing the best dental care and treating everyone as if part of my own family.