Dr. Jenny Chavez, DDS
Dentist | General Practice
517 40th St Union City NJ, 07087About
Dr. Jenny Chavez is a Dentist practicing in Union City, NJ. Dr. Chavez specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Education and Training
NYU DDS 2004
Colegio Manuela Cañizares Bachelor 1979
Universidad Central De Ecuador DDS 1985
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Dr. Jenny Chavez, DDS's Expert Contributions
Can you wear a retainer with an implant?
As in all orthodontic treatment, the patient is required to wear a retainer, but this should not impact dental implants. The purpose of the retainer is to keep teeth in their new position so wearing it is critical to the completion of orthodontic treatment. READ MORE
What does a salt water rinse do?
Regularly gargling with salt water can assist in removing bacteria from the gums, which helps in cleaning and preventing the buildup of plaque and tartar. A buildup of bacteria in the mouth can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. READ MORE
How do dentists fix cavity on side of tooth?
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How do you prepare a tooth for a zirconia crown?
When prepping a tooth for a posterior Zirconia crown, you will need to ensure that there is sufficient room for the wall thickness to have a minimum of 0.5 mm and ideally between 1 mm and 1.5 mm or 1.5 to 2 mm occlusal reduction. The prep should be tapered between 4°and 8°. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- AGD, ICOI
Hobbies / Sports
- Marathon runs, Salsa Dancer
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Get to know Dentist Dr. Jenny Chavez, who serves patients in Union City, New Jersey.
Recognized as a thriving and skilled dentist, Dr. Chavez is extremely passionate and dedicated about providing the best professional dental care available to all her patients at Smile Line Esthetic Dental Center in Union City, New Jersey. She has over three decades of experience, where she has been serving Hudson County since 2004.
Some of the dental services that she offers include cosmetic dentistry, veneers and bonding, teeth whitening, zirconia crowns / PFM, tooth-colored restoration, dental implants, crowns, restorative procedures, root canal therapy, and fixed bridges.
Born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, it is there that Dr. Chavez received most of her education. She graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Universidad Central Del Ecuador in 1985. Shortly after, she decided to move to the United States and begin her career. She attended the New York University College of Dentistry and received her American Dentistry License in 2004. That same year, she opened her dental office, while continuing to attend New York University for a specialty in Esthetics in 2004-2005, and a specialty in Implants in 2005-2007.
A prominent professional, she remains an active member of the following dental associations: the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry (Fellow), and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.
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