Dr. Padma Joshi

Kids and cavities don’t mix.

Dr. Padma Joshi keeps that equation simple from a third-floor suite at 124 Gregory Ave # 303 in Passaic. The office handles everything from first check-ups to sealants, fluoride treatments, and gentle extractions, so parents in the neighborhood can skip the long drives to larger clinics across the river. A pediatric dentist in this part of Passaic means fewer after-school traffic jams and more time for homework—or playground runs.

Routine cleanings and early orthodontic screenings are part of the schedule, along with emergency care when a loose tooth turns stubborn or a sports mishap chips a molar. Call (973) 859-0538 to book an appointment or ask about space savers for baby teeth that fall out too soon. The same number works for questions on thumb-sucking appliances or the low-radiation digital X-rays used during visits.

Gregory Avenue sits just off Main, where the sidewalks hum with parents pushing strollers and teenagers waiting for the NJ Transit bus. The building itself is a quiet brick low-rise, easy to spot from the street but unassuming enough that new patients sometimes walk right past the entrance on the first try. A quick map check confirms the address before the elevator ride up to the third floor.

Directions are straightforward: pull up the map and follow the green pin to the corner of Gregory and Harrison. The block still has that old Passaic feel—small shops on the ground level, a barbershop next door, and a steady stream of locals who know the shortcuts through the back alleys.