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Dr. Maryz Estedrak, DDS
4.9 Star Rated
100% Custom Porcelain
The search that brings most people to a new dental practice for the first time isn't dramatic. You're not in pain (probably). You're not weighing a specific procedure. You just need a dentist - a real one, that you trust, that you'll actually want to go back to.
Maybe you moved to the area and need to find a new dental home. Maybe your old dentist retired, sold the practice, or just doesn't feel like the right fit anymore. Maybe you haven't been in a few years and want to get back into a routine without being lectured about it. Maybe you have kids whose first dental visit you've been quietly putting off because you want to find the right office.
Whatever brought you here, we're glad you found us. EverSmile Dental is a comprehensive family dental practice in Paramus, NJ, and we've spent years building exactly the kind of office most patients tell us they were hoping to find - modern, gentle, thorough, and genuinely interested in the people in our chairs.
Here's what that means in practice, what we offer, and why so many patients searching "dentist near me" in our area become long-term patients after their first visit.
It's easy to think of a dentist as the person you see when something goes wrong. A good general dentist is the opposite - they're the person you see so that fewer things go wrong in the first place.
The core of what we do is preventive: regular dental cleanings, thorough exams, digital X-rays when indicated, and the kind of consistent monitoring that catches small issues before they become big ones. A small cavity caught in November is a 20-minute filling. The same cavity ignored until June is often a root canal and a crown.
Beyond prevention, we handle the full spectrum of restorative and cosmetic dental services under one roof - which means you don't get referred out for half of what you need. If you've ever had a dentist who sent you to three different specialists for routine work, you'll appreciate the difference.
Our practice is built for families and for adults at every stage of life. On any given day, our schedule includes:
No judgment, no lectures. We meet you where you are, build a plan to get caught up, and respect your time and your nerves. Coming back to the dentist after a long gap is one of the hardest first steps. We try not to make it harder.
Pediatric dental care matters more than most parents realize - early experiences shape lifelong attitudes toward dentistry. Our team is patient with small humans, good at explaining what's happening, and skilled at making the dental chair less intimidating than it looks.
A surprising number of adults have real, persistent fear around dental work, usually stemming from a bad experience years or decades ago. We work with you. We don't rush. We use sedation dentistry when it's appropriate. We've seen this before, and we've helped a lot of people through it.
Whitening, veneers, Invisalign, smile makeovers - we handle all of it. A general dental practice that also does great cosmetic work is increasingly rare. We're proud to be one.
Restorations, implants, root canals, periodontal treatment - the work that requires real skill and judgment. This is where having an experienced dentist who knows your full history matters most.
The most common reason people come in. We never make it more complicated than it needs to be.
We offer comprehensive dental care under one roof. Here's the full picture:
Most of what keeps a smile healthy for life isn't dramatic. It's the twice-a-year cleaning. The exam that catches a chip before it cracks. The X-ray that finds a cavity small enough to fill in fifteen minutes.
We take prevention seriously because the math is simple: preventive care saves you time, discomfort, and the cost of larger procedures down the road. Patients who come in regularly almost always have shorter visits, fewer surprises, and better long-term outcomes than patients who only come in when something hurts.
A typical preventive visit at our office includes:
A thorough cleaning with our hygienist, including scaling and polishing
A detailed dental exam by Dr. Estedrak, checking for cavities, gum health, bite issues, and oral cancer signs
Digital X-rays when indicated, with minimal radiation exposure
A clear, honest conversation about anything we find - and just as importantly, anything we don't
Most patients call us for routine care. But sometimes you call us because something just happened - a tooth cracked at dinner, a filling fell out at work, a child took a hit at soccer practice, or pain that was manageable yesterday isn't manageable today.
We hold time in our daily schedule specifically for these calls. Same-day appointments are a regular part of how we run the practice, not an exception. If you're a current patient and something's gone wrong, call us first - there's a strong chance we can see you today.
If you're not yet a patient and you're in pain, call us anyway. We'll do what we can.
There are plenty of options when you search for a local dentist in our area. Here's what we hear most often from the patients who choose ours and stay:
If you're a new patient, here's what your first visit usually looks like:
You'll leave with a clear sense of where your oral health stands and what comes next. There's no pressure to schedule additional procedures on the spot. If something does need attention, we'll explain why, walk you through the options, and let you decide on your own timeline.
For most adults, twice a year - once every six months - is the right cadence. Patients with specific risk factors (history of gum disease, certain medical conditions, heavy staining) may benefit from more frequent visits. We'll tailor your recall schedule to what your mouth actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all average.
Yes. We provide pediatric dental care from a child's first visit (typically around age one or with the first tooth) through adolescence. Many of our patient families bring everyone - parents, kids, grandparents - to the same practice.
You're not alone, and we don't judge. Many of our new patients come in after a gap of five, ten, even twenty years. We meet you where you are, focus first on getting you comfortable, and build a realistic plan from there.
Yes. If you're in pain or have had a dental emergency, call us. We'll do everything we can to see you, even if you've never been to our office before.
Tell us when you book. We work with anxious patients regularly and have multiple approaches - from simply taking more time to explain everything, to sedation dentistry when appropriate. The fear is real, and we take it seriously.
March 21, 2026Updated March 23, 2026, 7:25 a.m. ETDriving to a Mets game is often a long and costly proposition for New Jerseyans.The trek to Queens requires a trip across two rivers, bridge and tunnel tolls, a congestion-pricing charge if crossing Manhattan and then $40 to $50 for parking.But there are other alternatives, including a new direct service from Paramus and Jersey City this season.With major construction underway at their home park, the team announced new Citi Field transit and parking options on Marc...
March 21, 2026Updated March 23, 2026, 7:25 a.m. ET
Driving to a Mets game is often a long and costly proposition for New Jerseyans.
The trek to Queens requires a trip across two rivers, bridge and tunnel tolls, a congestion-pricing charge if crossing Manhattan and then $40 to $50 for parking.
But there are other alternatives, including a new direct service from Paramus and Jersey City this season.
With major construction underway at their home park, the team announced new Citi Field transit and parking options on March 16. The team is in the midst of a redevelopment project to turn the area around the stadium into an entertainment, shopping and gambling destination. The massive Metropolitan Park, which will also include a hotel, is under construction and isn't expected to open until 2030.
Here's a look at the new wrinkles, as well as some ways to get to Citi Field from North Jersey other than driving:
The Mets home opener at Citi Field is Thursday, March 26, against the Pirates at 1:15 p.m.
The Mets announced that a new Citi Field Direct Shuttle service will run from five local malls in New Jersey, Long Island and the Bronx this season, with two game-day shuttles apiece.
That includes a shuttle from Paramus Park mall to Citi Field as well as service from Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City.
Tickets costs $8, or $22 for a family of four. Seats are first come, first served. Shuttles depart about three hours before the first pitch.
The shuttle departure times are designed for fans to arrive when the Stadium gates open, the team said.
Parking will be free and in a designated section of the mall lots, according to the Mets. A Citi Field Direct pick-up and drop-off zone will be marked with signage and staff.
At the end of the game, fans can catch the shuttle back at the same drop-off location in the Citi Field Bus Lot. All shuttles depart the stadium 30 minutes after the final out.
The time-honored way of getting to Flushing is taking a bus to the Port Authority, walking through the underground passage to the Times Square subway station and taking the No. 7 train all the way out to the Mets-Willets Point station.
To save some time, try to get on an express 7 train. (It has a diamond surrounding the 7 instead of a circle, which indicates a local train.) "Super express" trains are available after the game, with fewer stops between Flushing and Manhattan.
Many NJ Transit lines in North Jersey go into the Port Authority bus station just across the George Washington Bridge in Washington Heights. That requires taking the A train down to Times Square and transferring to the 7.
Mets fans, check out all the new food options coming to Citi FieldNew York's Penn Station is an easy transfer point for New Jerseyans heading out to the game, because it's a hub for both NJ Transit trains and the Long Island Rail Road.
The LIRR's Port Washington Branch offers direct service to Citi Field after a few stops in Queens.
The Mets are offering $5 off an LIRR adult day pass to see a game when you buy tickets on the team website. Kids ride for $1.
The Mets also announced that more games would be accessible by the Seastreak ferry this season.
Seastreak is offering ferries to Flushing from its terminal in Highlands, on the banks of Raritan Bay in Monmouth County. It's a 75-minute trip, and there may be stops along Staten Island and Manhattan before it heads to the marina in Flushing Bay — with just a short walk to Citi Field. Round-trip tickets cost $80 or $85.
There is no direct service from NY Waterway's Hudson River piers to Citi Field.
The team is also adding a prepaid parking system that allows fans to purchase spots in advance, "including a faster and more seamless arrival at Citi Field." The cost of parking will remain $40 for those who prepay, while drive-up parking will be $50, when available.
"Due to the ongoing transformation of the surrounding area, parking will be more limited overall," the team said in its March 16 news release. "As a result, parking at the gate may not always be available, making prepaid parking the best way for fans to guarantee a spot at Citi Field."
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Community Corner For New Jersey families, the backyard is everything. The pool builder they choose should be too. This is a paid post contributed by a Patch Community Partner. The views expressed in this post are the author's own, and the information presented has not been verified by Patch.Paramus is a community that holds its contractors to a high standard. With prime Bergen County location, established neighborhoods, and strong property values, homeowners here invest significantly in their properties and e...
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Paramus is a community that holds its contractors to a high standard. With prime Bergen County location, established neighborhoods, and strong property values, homeowners here invest significantly in their properties and expect every trade partner to show up, perform, and deliver. The Pool Boss is the pool builder that meets that standard consistently. A third-generation firm headquartered in Wayne, NJ, The Pool Boss was featured on Bloomberg Television's "World's Greatest!" as the benchmark for custom pool design and installation throughout New Jersey.
When Bloomberg Television went looking for the gold standard in Bergen County pool building, The Pool Boss was the answer. What stood out most was not the finished product, but the process. Joe Gorga, who hired The Pool Boss for his own home, described the experience simply: "When they say they're going to be there… they come and they start your job." For Paramus homeowners who have dealt with contractors who disappear between visits, that consistency is genuinely rare.
What separates The Pool Boss from the competition is structural, not just stylistic. As a dedicated design-build firm, they carry the project from the drafting table to the final walkthrough without handing it off to outside crews. In Paramus, that means Bergen County permit coordination and varying residential lot configurations is handled by the same team that designed the pool, not a subcontractor seeing the property for the first time.
Each installation is shaped by original design work specific to the property and the homeowner's vision, executed by phase-specific construction specialists who are selected for their expertise rather than their availability. Throughout the build, real-time progress updates and technician photos keep Paramus homeowners connected to their project from excavation day through final inspection.
Paramus is one of Bergen County's most commercially active communities, but its residential neighborhoods tell a quieter story: tree-lined streets, well-maintained postwar and mid-century homes, and growing demand for upscale backyard amenities. Bergen County imposes its own layer of review on top of Paramus Borough's construction permits, which can extend lead times compared to municipalities where only local approval is required. Paramus's residential zones include specific rules on accessory structures like pool houses and cabanas, and pool lighting, which must comply with Bergen County's outdoor lighting ordinance. The Pool Boss factors all of these approvals into the project timeline from the beginning, so Paramus homeowners never face mid-project surprises from a county review they didn't know was required.
A pool is only as good as the care it receives over time. The Pool Boss understands that, which is why every Paramus installation comes with access to a full range of long-term support services:
The pool building industry has no shortage of companies that promise and underdeliver. The Pool Boss has set itself apart as the most trusted pool builder in Bergen County by doing the opposite: committing to a schedule and keeping it, every time. "We treat these pools like they're ours," says founder Chris Argenziano, and the finished results across Paramus and beyond bear that out.
Whether the goal is a quiet escape or a backyard built for entertaining, Paramus homeowners who work with The Pool Boss consistently describe the same experience: stress-free, on schedule, and exactly what they imagined.
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Every season, American Idol rolls out its storylines — the tearjerker, the comeback kid, the quirky one nobody expected. And every so often, one contestant cuts through all of it and makes you think: this one is for real.This season, that person is Jake Thistle from Paramus.On Monday night's episode, Thistle performed during the Ohana Round at Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii — one of 30 contestants fighting for the Top 20 spots where America gets to vote. He performed an original song called "Sleep On Me,"...
Every season, American Idol rolls out its storylines — the tearjerker, the comeback kid, the quirky one nobody expected. And every so often, one contestant cuts through all of it and makes you think: this one is for real.
This season, that person is Jake Thistle from Paramus.
On Monday night's episode, Thistle performed during the Ohana Round at Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii — one of 30 contestants fighting for the Top 20 spots where America gets to vote. He performed an original song called "Sleep On Me," accompanying himself on acoustic guitar. Carrie Underwood compared him to a young Bruce Springsteen meets Bob Dylan. Luke Bryan chimed in with Paul Simon. Lionel Richie stood up, told him he took a big chance with an original, and said: as a songwriter to a songwriter, you did well. The American Idol account posted his clip with one word: captivating.
He made the Top 20. New Jersey is still in this thing.
Here's what I love about Jake Thistle's story. When he was three years old, his parents brought him in to watch the Super Bowl, thinking he might get interested in football. Instead, the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers halftime show changed everything. He was hooked on music from that moment forward. By nine, he had a guitar. As a teenager, he was already performing in bars near Paramus and busking in downtown Ridgewood, with his parents driving him to shows several nights a week.
This is not a kid who showed up to a TV audition on a whim. He has shared stages with Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, Jackson Browne, and Steve Earle. He played the Stone Pony and the Count Basie Theatre. He toured Europe with the Light of Day Foundation and helped raise more than $100,000 for charity. He graduated early from Rutgers with a double major in communications and journalism. The résumé was already there before the cameras showed up.
We do this every time one of our own steps onto a national stage — we watch a little closer, root a little harder, take it a little more personally. And we should. Thistle has said the support from Paramus, Bergen County, the Asbury Park community, and New Jersey as a whole has meant everything. "This is where I've cut my teeth," he said. "It's where I've basically learned everything I know."
That's a Jersey musician talking — the kind who earned it the old-fashioned way, one room at a time, one night at a time, long before anyone put a camera on him.
Now America gets to vote. Let's make sure New Jersey shows up.
Proud to be New Jersey.
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Arts & Entertainment Young Bergen County musician Jake Thistle performed an original song on the latest round of "American Idol." Watch it here. NORTH JERSEY, NJ — After performing Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" on American Idol last month, Paramus native and recent Rutgers graduate Jake Thistle appeared on the program again this week, this time performing an original song.After he crooned "Sleep On Me" on Monday night's episode in Hawaii, the judges sent him to the next...
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NORTH JERSEY, NJ — After performing Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" on American Idol last month, Paramus native and recent Rutgers graduate Jake Thistle appeared on the program again this week, this time performing an original song.
After he crooned "Sleep On Me" on Monday night's episode in Hawaii, the judges sent him to the next round.
"All right, Jake, so you know you took a big chance," said judge Lionel Richie. "But as a songwriter to a songwriter, you did well."
"It's like watching a young Bruce Springsteen...meets Paul Simon...Bob Dylan...." said the other judges.
The young musician had told Patch in an interview last month that he was three years old when Tom Petty's Super Bowl halftime show made him want to be a musician.
He has performed his blend of classic rock and modern pop around the Garden State since he was 9 years old.
He appeared last month before judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan, who sent him to "Hollywood Week" with other musical successes.
After being praised for his original song, he'll be among 20 performers moving on to the next round.
The new episode aired Monday night at 8 p.m. on ABC, and will stream starting Tuesday on Hulu.
"Been an honor to hang with the American Idol crew in Hawaii!" Thistle wrote on social media on Sunday. "Get ready to tune in tomorrow to see the Ohana round and me with a ton of sun block in my eyes."
Background
Thistle graduated from Paramus High School in 2022, released two singles in 2023, performed around the country, and graduated from Rutgers in January (he'll walk at graduation in May).
Thistle started playing gigs a few weeks before his 10th birthday, he told Patch, when a family friend suggested he try out an open mic at Mama’s Café Baci in Hackettstown.
While studying at Rutgers, Thistle kept playing shows, and especially enjoyed performing in Asbury Park. But "Idol" is bring his biggest audience yet.
Read our interview and a recap of Thistle's first appearance here:
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If you've been looking for a new dental home in Paramus, NJ - or thinking it's time to get back into regular care after a while away - we'd love to meet you.
Call us at (201) 773-3992 to schedule your first appointment, or book online whenever it's convenient. Our office welcomes new patients from Paramus, NJ and surrounding communities every week. New patient specials are often available - ask when you call.
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