Smiles - formerly Bastidas Family Dentistry

The corner of Pompton Avenue holds a dental practice that’s been part of Cedar Grove’s routine care landscape for years. Smiles—formerly known as Bastidas Family Dentistry—operates out of a suite in a professional building, a quiet presence among the neighborhood’s mix of medical offices and small businesses. This isn’t the kind of place that advertises with flashy signs or social media campaigns; it’s the sort you hear about from a neighbor after mentioning you’ve been putting off a cleaning. General checkups, fillings, and basic cosmetic work fit neatly into their scope, the kind of everyday dental care that keeps a community’s teeth in working order. For families juggling school drop-offs and commutes, a local dentist that doesn’t require a trek into Newark or Montclair can feel like a minor victory.

Cedar Grove’s compact downtown doesn’t leave much room for sprawling practices, so efficiency matters here. The address, 904 Pompton Ave Suite A1, sits just off the main drag, close enough to grab a coffee afterward but far enough to avoid the lunch-hour bustle. Questions about appointments or services are a phone call away: (973) 857-0222. First visits often start with a map pull-up, and directions confirm it’s tucked between the library and the old hardware store. No surprises, just a steady option for when the toothache or the six-month reminder finally wins.