FAQs

We warmly welcome new patients!

We're open Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm, Friday 8:00am-2:00pm, Saturday-Sunday closed

Hillsborough Dental Center is located at: 107 Omni Dr, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844 There is parking available on-site for your convenience when you visit our office.

Yes, Hillsborough Dental Center offers same-day emergency dental appointments for both new and existing patients. If you are experiencing sudden tooth pain, swelling, dental trauma, or other urgent dental issues like a knocked-out tooth, chipped or broken teeth, or losing a filling or crown, you can contact us immediately for prompt and professional care.

To book your first dental appointment at Hillsborough Dental Center, you can:
Call the office directly at (908) 734-9390 to speak with a team member who can assist you.
Use the online appointment request form available on the website by clicking Request an Appointment.

Hillsborough Dental Center is proud to accept most major dental insurance plans and be in-network with many of the largest providers in the country!

Since insurance acceptance and coverage may vary, your best bet would be to speak with one of our specialists!

We've partnered with Sunbit to make financing easy!

Yes, Hillsborough Dental Center provides dental care for children and is a family dental practice.

Yes, Hillsborough Dental Center understands dental anxiety and offers several sedation options to help patients feel comfortable during their visits.
Sedation options available include:
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): Ideal for mild to moderate anxiety, administered through a mask over the nose to help you relax quickly.
Mild Sedation: Helps patients relax more deeply during treatment.
Deeper Sedation: For more complex procedures or higher anxiety levels.
Numbing Techniques: To reduce discomfort during dental work.

During your first dental appointment at Hillsborough Dental Center, you can expect the following:
You will be asked to fill out and sign new patient forms if you haven’t completed them beforehand. You can also fill these out online and bring them with you to save time.
After a brief wait, you will be called in to sit in the dental chair until Dr. Rago is ready to see you.
Dr. Rago will ask about your current oral health and your goals for dental care.
Your first visit typically includes a comprehensive exam, professional cleaning, digital X-rays, and pictures using an intraoral camera.
If you have any immediate dental concerns or pain, those will be addressed first.
The dentist and hygienist will carefully examine your teeth, gums, jaw, bite, and soft tissues to assess your overall oral health.
After the exam, the team will discuss any findings and recommend a treatment plan if needed.

We offer comprehensive dental care, including exams and cleanings, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, smile makeovers, Invisalign, same-day crowns, dental implants, bridges, dentures, root canals, periodontal treatment, sleep apnea therapy, sedation dentistry, and emergency services.

At Hillsborough Dental Center, our dentists are highly skilled and provide comprehensive dental care across various specialties.
Dr. Gregorio Rago, DDS and Dr. Nawal Shaikh, DDS lead our team, offering expertise in general, cosmetic, restorative, and family dentistry.

You can reach out to us directly through our contact page or call the office number to get urgent help. Our team is ready to provide prompt care to relieve pain and protect your oral health.

Yes, Hillsborough Dental Center offers same-day emergency dental appointments for both new and existing patients. If you are experiencing sudden tooth pain, a dental injury, or any urgent dental issue, you can contact the office immediately to receive prompt and professional care tailored to your needs.

At Hillsborough Dental Center, we offer several sedation dentistry options to help patients with dental anxiety feel relaxed and comfortable during their dental procedures. The available options include:
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): Ideal for mild to moderate anxiety, this is administered through a mask over the nose, helping patients enter a deeply relaxed, euphoric state within minutes.
Mild Sedation: Helps patients relax more deeply during treatment.
Deeper Sedation: Available for more complex procedures or higher anxiety levels.
Numbing Techniques: Advanced local anesthesia methods to reduce discomfort effectively.

Yes, sedation dentistry is safe for patients with dental anxiety when administered by experienced professionals.