Edison is one of the busiest, most diverse towns in Middlesex County, and the families who live here juggle long commutes, school schedules, and full calendars. A dental office that respects your time, explains your options clearly, and remembers your history can make routine care feel easy instead of like another chore.
Colonia Dental Associates provides general dentistry for Edison patients in an office most can reach in under 15 minutes. Dr. Ashlee N. Apratim and Dr. Gurjinder Singh have practiced at our office for nearly a decade and are Associate Fellows of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Complete Dental Care for Edison Families
Most families want one dental office they can count on for every stage of life, from a toddler’s first visit to a grandparent’s implant. Our doctors provide preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and implant care in one location, so your records and history stay with people who know you. That continuity makes it easier to plan treatment, spot changes early, and avoid surprises.
Skipping routine care has real costs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than $45 billion in U.S. productivity is lost each year due to untreated dental disease. Regular checkups help you avoid the missed workdays and emergency visits that untreated problems can cause.
Services Edison Patients Use Most
Our Edison patients come to us for a wide range of care. The services they use most include:
- Preventive care: exams, cleanings, and screenings through our preventive dentistry near Edison.
- Children’s dentistry: gentle visits with our pediatric dentistry near Edison.
- Tooth replacement: single-tooth and full-arch dental implants near Edison.
- Straightening: clear aligners with Invisalign near Edison.
- Smile upgrades: whitening, bonding, and veneers near Edison.
We also treat dental emergencies, such as toothaches and broken teeth, and we help you decide which treatments matter most right now and which can wait.
Book With Us Today
You can book an appointment by contacting our office or by using our online request form.
Meet Your Edison Dentists
The training behind your care matters. Both of our doctors have completed advanced post-graduate courses in implant, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, and both continue learning through the Smile USA Study Club.
That background lets them handle everything from routine fillings to complex implant cases.
Dr. Ashlee N. Apratim, D.M.D.
Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry • Honors in Prosthodontics • Rutgers AAID MaxiCourse • Aesthetic Advantage Veneers Course • Silver Tier Invisalign Provider
Dr. Apratim earned a D.M.D. from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, graduating with honors in prosthodontics from the Gamma Pi Delta fraternity. Dr. Apratim continued training at JFK Medical Center in Edison, then completed the Rutgers University AAID MaxiCourse and the Aesthetic Advantage Dentistry course for veneers.
Dr. Apratim is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a member of the Smile USA Study Club. Learn more about Dr. Apratim.
Dr. Gurjinder Singh, D.M.D.
Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry • One-Year Residency, Monmouth Medical Center • Rutgers AAID MaxiCourse • Aesthetic Advantage Veneers Course • Silver Tier Invisalign Provider
Dr. Singh earned a D.M.D. from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed a one-year residency at Monmouth Medical Center. Further training includes the Rutgers AAID MaxiCourse in implant dentistry and prosthetics and the Aesthetic Advantage Dentistry course for veneers.
Dr. Singh is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and an active member of the Smile USA Study Club. Learn more about Dr. Singh.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
New patient visits are relaxed and thorough. Most follow four simple steps.
Conversation
We talk about your goals, dental history, and any concerns. If something hurts or feels off, we make it a priority.
Exam and Records
One of our doctors examines your teeth, gums, and bite and reviews X-rays to see what is happening below the surface.
Your Plan
We explain what we found, show you the images, and give you a written plan with costs and an estimated timeline.
Ongoing Care
After treatment, we set a cleaning schedule that fits your needs. Most patients return every six months.
You decide what to do and when, with no pressure, and we are happy to answer follow-up questions after your visit.
Insurance, Financing, and Hours
We file insurance claims for you, accept all major PPO plans with out-of-network benefits, and are in network with Cigna PPO and Horizon Traditional plans. CareCredit and Cherry financing can spread larger treatment costs over time, and our insurance and financing page explains each option.
Our office opens early on Mondays, stays open into the evening on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and offers select Saturday mornings for Edison commuters and families.
A Practice With Edison Roots
Dr. Apratim continued dental training at JFK Medical Center in Edison, working with a wide range of patients and cases, and that experience close to home shapes how our team cares for the community.
For most Edison patients, the drive to our Colonia office takes under 15 minutes by Route 27 or the Garden State Parkway. To learn more about specific care, visit our cosmetic dentist near Edison and full mouth reconstruction near Edison pages.
Book With Us Today
You can book an appointment by contacting our office or by using our online request form.
Edison Dental FAQs
Here are answers to questions Edison patients often ask before their first visit.
How far is your office from Edison?
Most Edison patients reach our Colonia office in under 15 minutes by Route 27 or the Garden State Parkway.
Do you accept my insurance?
We accept all major PPO plans with out-of-network benefits and are in network with Cigna PPO and Horizon Traditional plans. We file claims for you.
Do you see children?
Yes. We care for patients of all ages, from a child’s first visit through adulthood.
Do you place dental implants in your office?
Yes. Both doctors are Associate Fellows of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and plan and place implants at our office.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring your insurance card, a list of medications, and any recent X-rays from a previous dentist if you have them.
Visit Colonia Dental Associates Near Edison
A dental office you trust may make it easier to stay on top of your health and enjoy your smile. At Colonia Dental Associates, Dr. Apratim and Dr. Singh bring AAID fellowship training, prosthodontic honors, and nearly a decade at our practice to every Edison patient they see.
Whether you need a cleaning, a second opinion, or a plan for a bigger change, we are here to help. To schedule your first visit, contact our Colonia office today.