Dr. Rimma Chertog

Dr. Rimma Chertog Dental arts of Freehold
1 stonehurst blv 7324624445
Dental plus 775 rt1 south Edison 732 287661 She has been awarded top dentist award in 2012/ 2013.

Dr. Rimma is a highly accomplished dentist, with extensive experience in lumineers/veneers, root canals, crown and bridge, implants, dentures, and is certified in Invisalign™, Botox® and dermal fillers, as well as pediatric dentistry. Dr. Rimma graduated at the top 5% of her class from Columbia University School of Oral and Maxilofacial surgery in 2005, followed by residency at Columbia University

with focus on aesthetic aspect of dentistry. Her root canal treatment was honored with a Divisional Excellence Award by Columbia University. Dr. Rimma is an author of numerous publications on dental topics such as root canals and periodontal disease and its effect on diabetes. She has traveled the country giving lectures about her research at dental conventions. Her papers have been published in many publications, including “Jarvie,” a publication by William Jarvie Society of Columbia University, and the Journal of international medical research. A Phi Betta Kappa member, Dr. Rimma has a long list of honors including Mensa Education and Research Award, the American Dental Association Scholarship Award, and the Jewish Foundation for Women Award.

08/25/2026

Signs your body is asking for help
1. Dry lips - Dehydration
2. White nails - Low iron
3. Eye twitching - Stress
4. Hair thinning - Low protein
5. Frequent headaches - Poor sleep
6. Brain fog - Vitamin B12
7. Leg cramps - Magnesium deficiency
8. Always tired - Low Vitamin D
9. Sugar cravings - Poor diet habits
10. Cold hands - Low iron levels
11. Dry skin - Omega-3 deficiency
13. Weak immunity - Zinc deficiency
14. Dizziness - Low iron
15. Tingling hands - Vitamin B12 deficien
16. Mood swings - Lack of sleep

Many people think a root canal simply “takes the pain away.” In reality, the real goal is much bigger—to allow the body ...
08/05/2026

Many people think a root canal simply “takes the pain away.” In reality, the real goal is much bigger—to allow the body to heal.

This X-ray shows a tooth that had a significant infection around the roots (the dark area surrounding the root tips). That dark area represents bone that was destroyed by bacteria escaping from the infected nerve inside the tooth.

After a properly performed root canal:

✔️ The infected tissue inside the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
✔️ The root canal system is carefully shaped while preserving the natural anatomy.
✔️ The canals are sealed to prevent bacteria from returning.

Once the source of the infection is eliminated, something remarkable happens…

Your own immune system does the rest. Over the following months, the inflammation resolves and the body gradually regenerates healthy bone. At the one-year follow-up, the lesion has completely healed, and the surrounding bone has returned.

Healing like this isn’t simply a matter of “doing a root canal.” Success depends on many factors, including:

• Careful diagnosis
• Understanding complex root canal anatomy
• Thorough cleaning and disinfection
• Precise shaping and sealing of the canals
• A well-sealed final restoration

Technique matters. Attention to detail matters. Every millimeter matters.

There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a tooth that once had a significant infection become healthy and functional again—allowing a patient to keep their natural tooth for years to come.

Saving natural teeth is always worth the effort.

07/05/2026

I came here in 1991 with nothing. This country gave me everything.

Grateful isn’t a strong enough word. 🇺🇸

Happy 250th, America ❤️

Still #1. Still leading.
Still the greatest country on earth. Let’s keep it that way.

MY patients today : “Rimma, you’re so patriotic.” I wasn’t born in this country, so I don’t take anything for granted. ...
07/03/2026

MY patients today : “Rimma, you’re so patriotic.” I wasn’t born in this country, so I don’t take anything for granted. The more I travel the world, the more I feel it — proud to be an American.
God bless the USA 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

When a patient tells me their root canal didn’t hurt — that’s the moment. Every time. 😊

I know what people think when they hear “root canal.” The fear is real, and I get it. So when someone looks at me after and says “that’s it? that didn’t hurt at all?” — that’s not just a compliment, that’s why I do this.

Painless root canals aren’t luck. It’s technique, it’s caring about your comfort, it’s taking the time to do it right.

If you’ve been putting off a root canal because you’re scared — don’t be. Come see us. Let’s change your mind about what this procedure actually feels like.

Proud to be American 🇺🇸My parents left everything behind so I could grow up free. Not free “someday.” Not free “if thing...
07/03/2026

Proud to be American 🇺🇸

My parents left everything behind so I could grow up free. Not free “someday.” Not free “if things work out.” Free now, in America, no asterisks. Free from antisemitism mostly.

I didn’t inherit this country. I earned my way into it.

People born here sometimes forget what a miracle this is. I never do. I remember standing in line for basics. I remember what it’s like to not have a choice.

This 4th of July I’m not just grilling and watching fireworks. I’m celebrating a country that let a Jewish refugee from former Soviet Union become “Dr.” in front of her name.

God bless America. 🦷🇺🇸

✨ Smile transformations like this are why I love what I do. ✨This patient came to me with severely broken, decayed, and ...
07/02/2026

✨ Smile transformations like this are why I love what I do. ✨

This patient came to me with severely broken, decayed, and missing front teeth that made it difficult to smile with confidence.

With careful treatment planning, attention to detail, and a commitment to preserving both function and esthetics, we completely transformed this smile into one that looks natural, healthy, and confident.

Every case is different, but my goal is always the same:
🦷 Restore health.
😁 Rebuild confidence.
❤️ Change lives—one smile at a time.

Seeing a patient smile again is the most rewarding part of being a dentist.

Swipe to see the incredible before-and-after transformation!

If you’ve been hiding your smile because of broken, worn, or damaged teeth, know that there are often solutions you may not have thought possible.

Stop scrolling if you have white spots on your teeth. 🛑🦷Just did this on a patient — 2 front teeth, no drilling, no numb...
07/02/2026

Stop scrolling if you have white spots on your teeth. 🛑🦷

Just did this on a patient — 2 front teeth, no drilling, no numbing, no pain. Just painting.

It's ’alled ICON resin infiltration. We paint resin onto the white/brown spot and it soaks into the enamel, blending it away. No drill. No shot. 30 minutes, done.

She walked in hiding her smile in photos. Walked out not hiding anymore.

Not every spot qualifies — but when it does, it's magic.

06/17/2026

People think dentistry is about teeth.

It’s not.

It’s about the moment someone finally feels okay letting the world see them smile again.

After everything they’ve been through — they deserve that moment.

You know that feeling when you catch your smile in the mirror and actually LIKE what you see? That’s what we do here. Ev...
06/12/2026

You know that feeling when you catch your smile in the mirror and actually LIKE what you see? That’s what we do here. Every single day. In 45 minutes. ✨

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1 Stonehurst Boulevard
Freehold, NJ
07728

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Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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