Monmouth County is roughly 472 square miles. From Highlands at the north tip to Allentown at the south end, you cover four ZIP codes just driving from one side of the county to the other. If you live anywhere in Monmouth County and you have been thinking about braces (or your child's pediatric dentist has mentioned them), this page covers what you need to know: who we treat, what we treat them with, what it costs, and where you fall on the map relative to our office in Shrewsbury.
Short version: we are centrally located, we offer the full range of modern orthodontic options, and Dr. Rabinovich is a board-certified orthodontist who grew up here.
Orthodontic Care for All of Monmouth County, from One Shrewsbury Office
MHR Orthodontics operates from a single office at 20 White Rd, Suite F, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. Shrewsbury sits roughly in the middle of Monmouth County, just off Route 35, with quick access to the Garden State Parkway. That central position is the reason patients from towns as different as Atlantic Highlands (15 minutes north), Marlboro (20 minutes west), Holmdel (15 minutes northwest), and Eatontown (5 minutes south) can all reach us inside half an hour.
We treat patients of every age. Children as young as 7 come in for their first orthodontic evaluation. Teens make up the majority of our active braces and aligner patients. Adults, including patients in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, increasingly seek out treatment for issues they have lived with for decades. Roughly half of all orthodontic patients in the United States are now adults.
A Monmouth County Orthodontist Who Grew Up Here
Dr. Martin Rabinovich was born and raised in Marlboro, in central Monmouth County. He went to Rutgers University for his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. From there he traveled to Denver for advanced specialty training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Colorado, where he also earned a Master of Science in Dentistry. His residency included extensive work with cleft lip and palate patients through Children's Hospital Colorado.
After completing residency, he came back to Monmouth County. That return is intentional. Dr. Rabinovich wanted to practice in the area where he grew up, where he understands the schools, the commuting patterns, and the families. Patients who choose MHR Orthodontics get someone who is locally rooted rather than someone passing through.
He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society, and the American Association of Orthodontists. While in residency, he represented the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists on the AAO Council on New and Younger Members.
Braces and Aligner Options for Monmouth County Patients
We carry the full menu of modern orthodontic treatment so the recommendation we make is driven by what your case calls for, not by what we have in stock. Here is the short version of each option.
Traditional and Clear Ceramic Braces
Metal braces remain the workhorse of orthodontics because they handle the widest range of cases, including complex bite issues that aligners cannot fully correct. Modern brackets are about half the size of what older patients remember. Clear ceramic braces use the same mechanics with tooth-colored brackets, popular with teens and adults who want a more subtle appearance.
LightForce 3D Printed Braces
LightForce takes a digital scan of your teeth and 3D prints brackets custom-shaped to each individual tooth. The result is a more precise fit, often shorter treatment time, and fewer adjustment visits. The brackets are also clear and low-profile.
InBrace Lingual Braces
InBrace places the hardware on the tongue side of your teeth, completely invisible from the front. It uses a smart wire system that guides teeth between visits, which means fewer adjustment appointments than traditional lingual braces. Common request from adults in client-facing professions.
Invisalign and Spark Clear Aligners
Removable transparent trays that you swap every one to two weeks. Best suited for mild to moderate cases. The cosmetic advantage is significant, but compliance is critical: aligners need to be in your mouth roughly 22 hours a day to work. We carry both Invisalign and Spark because their tray designs handle slightly different case types.
Why a Board-Certified Orthodontist (and Not a General Dentist)
Any licensed dentist can technically offer braces or sell Invisalign. There is no law against it. What differs is the training.
Dental school takes four years and produces a general dentist. A general dentist's training covers everything from fillings to root canals to crowns, with orthodontics as one short rotation.
An orthodontist completes dental school plus an additional two to three years of full-time orthodontic residency. That residency is competitive (acceptance rates at major programs hover in the single digits) and focuses exclusively on tooth movement, jaw growth, bite mechanics, and treatment planning.
A board-certified orthodontist has done all of the above plus voluntarily submitted finished cases for peer review by the American Board of Orthodontics. Roughly one in three practicing orthodontists is board certified. Dr. Rabinovich is among them.
For straightforward cases, the difference may not matter much. For complex bite issues, growth and airway concerns, or cases where multiple appliances will be used over years, the depth of training shows up in the treatment plan and the final result.
What Braces Cost in Monmouth County
Braces costs vary based on case complexity, the type of braces or aligners used, treatment length, and your insurance coverage. National averages reported by the American Dental Association place full orthodontic treatment in a wide range; in Monmouth County, the local range is typically narrower. Rather than quote a number that may not match your case, here is what we do at the consultation:
- Run your insurance before you sit in the chair, so the cost conversation starts with your real out-of-pocket.
- Quote a fixed tota lat the consultation, not a range. The treatment fee is what we agree on at the start; there are no surprise add-ons during treatment.
- Offer no-interest in-house monthly payments stretched across the treatment timeline. No credit application required.
The consultation itself is free.
Monmouth County Communities We Serve
Towns within 15 minutes of our office
Our office is most convenient for patients in:
- Eatontown(5 minutes south on Route 35)
- Tinton Falls(10 minutes southwest)
- Little Silver(10 minutes east)
- Fair Haven(12 minutes east)
- Rumson(12 minutes east)
- Fort Monmouth(10 minutes south)
- Red Bank(10 minutes north)
- Lincroft(12 minutes northwest)
- Holmdel(15 minutes northwest)
Towns within 25 minutes of our office
- Colts Neck(15 to 18 minutes west on Route 537)
- Middletown(18 minutes north)
- Atlantic Highlands(20 minutes northeast)
- Keansburg(22 minutes north)
- Marlboro(20 minutes west)
- Morganville(22 minutes west)
- Englishtown(25 minutes west)
- Old Bridge(25 minutes northwest)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Braces in Monmouth County
How much do braces cost in Monmouth County?
Costs depend on case complexity, treatment length, and the type of braces or aligners chosen. The most reliable way to get an accurate number is the free consultation: we run your insurance, evaluate your case, and quote a fixed total before you leave. Most patients use a combination of insurance benefits and our no-interest monthly payment plan.
What's the difference between an orthodontist and a general dentist?
A general dentist completes four years of dental school covering the full scope of dentistry. An orthodontist completes dental school plus an additional two to three years of full-time orthodontic residency focused exclusively on tooth movement, jaw growth, and bite. A board-certified orthodontist has also submitted finished cases for peer review by the American Board of Orthodontics. For routine straightening of mild cases, the difference may not show. For anything involving bite, jaw alignment, growth issues, or extended multi-appliance treatment, the depth of training affects the result.
Do you treat patients from across all of Monmouth County?
Yes. Our central Shrewsbury location is within 25 minutes of most Monmouth County towns. We see patients from Colts Neck, Eatontown, Holmdel, Lincroft, Marlboro, Middletown, Atlantic Highlands, Keansburg, Tinton Falls, Little Silver, Rumson, Fair Haven, Morganville, Englishtown, Old Bridge, Fort Monmouth, and beyond. Each town has its own dedicated page with local driving directions.
Do you accept dental insurance for orthodontic treatment?
We are in network with several major dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits. Before your consultation, call us with your insurance information and we will run a benefits check so you walk into the consultation knowing what is covered and what is not.
What types of braces do you offer?
Five options: traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, LightForce 3D printed custom aesthetic braces, InBrace lingual 'behind the teeth' braces, and clear aligners from both Invisalign and Spark. At the consultation, you will see which options make sense for your case and choose based on aesthetics, cost, lifestyle, and treatment goals.
Schedule Your Free Braces Consultation
Wherever you live in Monmouth County, we are likely 25 minutes or less from your door. Call (732) 704-5474 or request an appointment online. The consultation is free, the conversation is honest, and you leave with a clear plan and a real number. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday appointments are available.
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