the Navesink River and the Bayshore in the north all the way down to Lincroft in the south. MHR Orthodontics in Shrewsbury is reachable from anywhere in the township within roughly 25 minutes. Dr. Martin Rabinovich is a board-certified orthodontist who treats children, teens, and adults from across Monmouth County, including substantial numbers of Middletown families.
First consultations are complimentary. Patients who choose Invisalign also receive complimentary professional teeth whitening at the end of treatment.
Specialty Orthodontic Care for Middletown Township
Middletown's size is part of what makes it feel like a small region rather than a single town. Belford and Leonardo on the bayshore have a different character from New Monmouth and Lincroft inland. Drive times to Shrewsbury vary accordingly. Most of Middletown reaches MHR Orthodontics within 25 minutes via Route 35 South or the Garden State Parkway. The Lincroft section of Middletown Township is closer, around 10 to 15 minutes; if you live specifically in Lincroft, you may also want to see our dedicated Lincroft page for hyperlocal information.
Why Middletown Families Choose MHR Orthodontics
A Board-Certified Specialist with Roots in Monmouth County
Any licensed dentist in New Jersey can place braces or sell Invisalign. A board-certified orthodontist completed two to three years of full-time post-doctoral residency in nothing but tooth movement, jaw growth, and bite mechanics, then passed the American Board of Orthodontics certification examination. The training is much deeper, and the certification is voluntary.
Dr. Rabinovich earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, then completed advanced specialty training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Colorado. He also earned a Master of Science in Dentistry there. During residency he treated cleft lip and palate patients along with craniofacial anomaly patients in affiliation with Children's Hospital Colorado, and he served on the American Association of Orthodontists Council on New and Younger Members representing the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists.
He grew up in Marlboro, just west of Middletown. The patients walking into the Shrewsbury office today are people from the towns he has known his whole life. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, and the Monmouth Ocean County Dental Society.
Treatment Options for Children, Teens, and Adults
- Traditional metal braces for predictable correction of complex cases.
- LightForce 3D-printed custom braces with each bracket printed for the exact tooth it sits on.
- InBrace lingual braces placed behind the teeth, invisible from the front.
- Invisalign clear aligners for discreet, removable straightening.
- Spark clear aligners with stain-resistant material and a smoother gumline trim.
- Phase 1 (early interceptive) treatment for children whose jaw growth needs guidance.
- Adult orthodontics, with discreet aligner and lingual options that fit professional life.
Getting Here from Different Parts of Middletown
MHR Orthodontics is at 20 White Rd, Suite F, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702.
- From central Middletown (near the Middletown NJ Transit station): about 15 to 20 minutes via Route 35 South.
- From the Bayshore (Belford, Leonardo, Atlantic Highlands border): about 25 minutes via Route 35 South or the Garden State Parkway.
- From Lincroft (southern Middletown): about 10 to 15 minutes via Route 35. See our dedicated Lincroft page for more detail.
- From Navesink: about 15 to 20 minutes via Route 35 or Cooper Avenue.
- From New Monmouth or Port Monmouth: about 20 to 25 minutes via Route 35 South.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with Saturday appointments available by request. Free parking is available right outside the suite.
What Your First Visit Looks Like
Your first visit takes about 60 minutes and costs nothing.
- A short medical and dental history review at check-in.
- Low-dose digital X-rays and an iTero digital scan. No goopy impressions.
- Direct examination by Dr. Rabinovich. He sees every new patient personally.
- A clear conversation about your treatment options, the cost of each, and roughly how long treatment will take.
- A written treatment plan to take home and a clear next step.
Insurance, Membership Plan, and Financing
MHR Orthodontics is in-network with most major dental and orthodontic insurance plans. The team verifies your benefits before your consultation and files claims for you.
If you don't have orthodontic coverage, the in-house Membership Discount Plan provides a flat reduction on the total fee for uninsured patients. For longer treatment plans, no-interest in-house financing is available with monthly payments that fit your budget. You will know your full out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the drive from Middletown to MHR Orthodontics?
It depends on which part of Middletown you're in. Central Middletown is about 15 to 20 minutes via Route 35 South. The Bayshore communities run closer to 25 minutes. Lincroft (which has its own dedicated page) is about 10 to 15 minutes.
Do you treat patients from Middletown Township Public Schools?
Yes. Middletown is one of MHR's strongest patient bases, given the township's size. Phase 1 evaluations starting around age 7 and full treatment for middle-school and high-school students are common, along with adult treatment for parents and working professionals.
How long does orthodontic treatment usually take?
Most full treatments run between 12 and 24 months. Phase 1 (early) treatment in younger children is typically shorter.
Does my dental insurance cover Invisalign?
Many dental plans include orthodontic coverage that applies equally to braces and Invisalign. Coverage amounts vary widely. The MHR team will verify your specific benefits before your consultation.
Am I too old for braces?
No. Adult bone is denser than a teenager's, so treatment can take a little longer, but the results are equally predictable. Discreet options like Invisalign, Spark, and InBrace lingual braces make adult treatment far easier to live with than it was a generation ago.
Book Your Complimentary Middletown Consultation
Call (732) 704-5474 or request an appointment online. Saturday appointments are available by request. And if you choose Invisalign, you'll receive complimentary professional teeth whitening at the end of treatment.
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