James Altomare, DDS

Dr. James Altomare is a skilled dentist who began leading our Skillman, NJ, practice in 2012. He and our friendly, caring staff take great pride in knowing we have made a difference in our patients' lives by improving self-esteem with cosmetic dentistry, rebuilding smiles with restorative care, and maintaining oral health with general dentistry. You and your family can count on us to deliver outstanding treatment in a welcoming, relaxing environment. We serve people from Montgomery, Princeton, and other areas of the state. To learn more about our practice, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Altomare, contact our office today.

Are your teeth stained? Do chips, cracks, or gaps make you feel self-conscious about your smile? We offer a number of cosmetic procedures to enhance the aesthetics of your teeth and gums. Multiple procedures can be combined for a total smile makeover.

Dr. Altomare refers patients to our partner oral surgeon for placement of dental implants. This typically requires two surgeries. During the first, the surgeon will make an incision in the gums and place the post within the jawbone. Over the next several months, the implant will integrate with the jawbone. During this time, you may wear a temporary prosthetic on top of your implant. Once the implant has fused to the bone, an abutment is secured to the implant in a second surgery. The abutment is the hardware that connects the implant to the restoration. Once the gums have healed around the abutment, Dr. Altomare can begin the process of crafting your permanent, custom-made restoration.

To begin straightening with Invisalign®, Dr. Altomare will use 3D modeling technology to plan your treatment and provide a virtual preview of your results with a special computer program. He will then take an impression of your teeth so the Invisalign® lab can fabricate your series of clear plastic aligners. Every two weeks, you will begin wearing the next aligner in the series to gradually adjust your teeth. You should wear your aligners 20-22 hours a day, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Each patient’s case is unique, but the average treatment takes about one year, comparable to the treatment time required with traditional braces. Once you have completed Invisalign® treatment, you will begin wearing a Vivera® retainer at night to maintain your beautiful new smile.