Creating Beautiful Smiles for over 30 Years
Welcome to the dental office of Dr. Richard Meleo and Dr. Jane Ligums, a comprehensive dental practice that treats the entire family.
Our North Plainfield dentists have a wealth of experience, and they pursue continuing education opportunities to stay abreast of the latest technologies and treatments designed to effectively preserve and repair smiles. Dr. Meleo and Dr. Ligums are Fellows of the Academy of General Dentistry, a designation awarded to dentists who challenge themselves to learn more so they can provide their patients with the best quality care. Dentists who achieve the Fellowship award have completed a minimum of 500 continuing dental education hours and passed a comprehensive exam.
Now Dr. Meleo and Dr. Ligums are close to earning their Mastership awards. To do so, they must complete an additional 600 approved continuing education hours within specific dental disciplines.
Our dentists and staff offer a complex range of services and treatments, including:
- Cosmetic smile makeovers & cosmetic dentistry
- Cosmetic bonding & veneers
- Dental implants
- Porcelain crowns
- Invisalign®
- Teeth whitening
- Full mouth reconstruction
- Periodontal/gum evaluations and treatment
- Preventive dental treatments
- Sleep dentistry to address sleep apnea, bruxism, snoring & TMJ/TMD
- Comprehensive dental & gum (periodontal) exams
- FREE consultations
- FREE second opinions
- Pediatric dentistry
- Sedation anesthesia arrangements made for special/phobic cases
- Oral surgery & extractions
- Teeth in a day – “All on 4”
- Root Canals/Endodontics
- Extraoral photography for smile analysis
- Intraoral photography
- Digital x-rays to minimize any exposure
From Our Family to Yours
We also are proud of the longevity among our staff, which shows patients that our team believes in the care we provide our patients each and every day. We treat you and your family as though you are a member of our family. This approach has helped us earn our patients’ trust and as a result, we have the honor of treating multiple generations of families.
Our office has followed these four guiding principles since we opened in 1984:
- We are impeccable with our word
- We take the time to listen to our patients and form relationships
- We appreciate our patients’ loyalty and strive to earn it at every appointment
- We always do what’s best for our patients, with their input
We accept a variety of PPO insurance plans, and will work with you to help you get the most out of your benefits. We also offer our own dental savings plan designed for patients who don’t have insurance and would like a discounted option.
We Love When Our Patients Love Us!
Lynn B. - Rate-A-BizHate going to the dentist but know you have to? The professional team of Dr. Meleo, Dr. Ligums and their staff make it comfortable and listen to your needs as their patient. Whether it's sensitive gums or sensitive teeth, they ensure that you will not feel any discomfort or pain during the process. Thanks to everyone at the office of Dr. Meleo and Dr. Ligums :)
Maryann W. - FacebookDr. Meleo and Dr. Ligums are caring and excellent practitioners. Everyone in the office is friendly and nice. They have the newest technology and do everything possible to make you feel welcome. You can't do better than this.
Liliana T. - Rate-A-BizDr. Meleo has been my dentist for over 20 years! He is always attentive and caring, personable and engaging! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone in need of an oral health specialist!
Vince C. - Rate-A-BizThis is simply the best dental practice in NJ. Great caring doctors and unbelievable support staff! Been going there for almost 30 years. No one is better!