Dr Aparna Menon, DMD

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Here’s something that surprises most of my patients: your dentist can help with sleep apnea! 😮I know, it doesn’t seem li...
03/23/2026

Here’s something that surprises most of my patients: your dentist can help with sleep apnea! 😮

I know, it doesn’t seem like it should be a dental thing. But the signs of sleep apnea show up in your mouth long before you ever get a sleep study. I see worn-down teeth, scalloped tongues, and narrow airways every single day.

Sleep apnea is more common than people think. If you snore loudly, wake up exhausted despite sleeping all night, or get morning headaches regularly, it’s worth looking into!

For patients who can’t tolerate a CPAP machine (and there are a lot of them), we can create a custom oral appliance. It fits like a retainer and gently repositions your lower jaw to keep your airway open while you sleep. It’s comfortable, easy to travel with, and can make a massive difference in your quality of life. 🦷

Untreated sleep apnea isn’t just about being tired. It’s linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. Taking it seriously is taking your health seriously! 💪

If any of this resonates with you, bring it up at your next appointment. I’d love to take a closer look and see if we can help.

Do you or someone you love snore? Drop a 😴 below!

This patient came in with one chipped tooth he’d been self-conscious about for years. Not a huge procedure. Not a comple...
03/20/2026

This patient came in with one chipped tooth he’d been self-conscious about for years. Not a huge procedure. Not a complex case. Just composite bonding and the right hands to do it.

That’s the part people don’t always realize. Bonding is one of the most detail-driven things I do. Matching the exact shade, finding the right light, getting the angles just right so it looks completely natural. It’s as much art as it is dentistry.

When I was done, I handed him the mirror.

He didn’t say anything for a second. Then he smiled, the big, unguarded kind. 🤍

You don’t always need a full makeover to feel like a different person. Sometimes it’s one tooth and one appointment.

If there’s something small that’s been bothering you about your smile, don’t wait on it. Call us at 732-352-3903 or book through the link in bio.

Drop a 🔥 if you had no idea bonding could look this good!

This patient came to me feeling hopeless about their smile.They told me, “I just want to be able to smile in photos agai...
03/20/2026

This patient came to me feeling hopeless about their smile.

They told me, “I just want to be able to smile in photos again.”

So we made a plan. Step by step, visit by visit, we worked toward a smile they could be proud of. And when we got to the final result? I wish you could have seen their face! 😭🤍

Before and after photos don’t tell the whole story. They don’t show the nerves at the first appointment, the trust that built over time, or the moment everything clicked. But they DO show what’s possible when you take that first step.

If you’ve been putting off dental work because you feel like it’s too far gone, please hear me: it’s not! I’ve seen it all, and I promise there is always a path forward. 💪

Ready to start your own transformation? Call us at 732-352-3903 or click the link in bio.

Drop a 🔥 if you love a good before and after!

Happy birthday to a great teacher and mentor!!!! Thank you for elevating my dentistry and purpose !
09/24/2025

Happy birthday to a great teacher and mentor!!!! Thank you for elevating my dentistry and purpose !

These cases bring me so much joy😁.Patient wanted the space between the front 2 teeth closed. No injections 💉no drilling...
12/02/2021

These cases bring me so much joy😁.Patient wanted the space between the front 2 teeth closed. No injections 💉no drilling. Perfectly matched color to her natural teeth.

11/08/2021

TMJ Awareness

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. The joint can be found on both sides of your head in front of your ears. It allows your jaw to open and close, enabling you to speak, eat and be you 😀

Research has shown over 10 million Americans suffer from TMJD( temporomandibular joint dysfunction/ disorder). TMJD is more common among women .

TMJ disorders can also cause a clicking or popping sensation when you open your mouth or chew. But if there's no pain or limitation of movement associated with your jaw clicking, you probably don't need treatment.

Common symptoms include:

-Pain or tenderness in your face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide
-Problems when you try to open your mouth wide
-Jaws that get "stuck" or "lock" in the open or closed - mouth position
- Pain while chewing or feelings that your teeth are not coming together or meeting evenly.
- unexplained headaches or migraines that does not go away in spite of treatment at your medical doctor

If you experience any of these , have your TMJ evaluated at your dentist!

Happy Diwali from our family to yours!!!! May this Diwalj bestow upon you all the happiness and prosperity
11/05/2021

Happy Diwali from our family to yours!!!! May this Diwalj bestow upon you all the happiness and prosperity

I’m so excited for this case ! . . ...
10/20/2021

I’m so excited for this case ! . . . Patient came in wanting to be able to smile more confidently . She was not touching her back teeth on the right side and grinding down her front and teeth on the left side. After listening and understanding what she wanted out of dental care from us, we were able to restore her bite and get her smiling confidently. . . . Humbled to be able to do my craft and spread smiles as I do it ! 😊 #

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Lincroft, NJ
07738

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Monday 8am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30am
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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