Dr. Tara Gostovich, DMD

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Get to know Orthodontist Dr. Tara Gostovich, who serves patients in Marlboro, New Jersey.

Dr. Gostovich is one of a very few, highly qualified orthodontists in the country who is board-certified in orthodontics. She is the Founder of TG Orthodontics in Marlboro, New Jersey.

Understanding each and every patient has different needs and requirements, her extensive education and experience allows her to treat children and adults with the most up-to-date technologies in orthodontic treatment including: traditional metal and clear braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen & Invisalign First, LightForce (3D printed customized braces), early childhood treatment or Phase I treatment, adult orthodontics and surgical orthodontics.  Dr. Gostovich has a CBCT 3D x-ray machine in her office for those patients who need a more specialized diagnosis of the airway, TMJ or impacted teeth and has two iTero Scanners so patients never need a gooey impression taken. Her goal is to provide each patient with meticulous, state-of-the-art, specialty orthodontic care in a relaxed, courteous and fun-loving environment, ensuring that they will enjoy optimal results, maximum comfort, and the shortest treatment time possible.

“Being an orthodontist allows me the opportunity to make a difference not only in a patient’s smile but in patients’ lives. I get to treat a spectacular array of patients who are truly in for a life changing experience in our office!! I am so excited about the field of orthodontics today! We have so many new and more effective ways to move teeth and create beautiful, healthy smiles in less time with fewer visits and little discomfort!” expressed Dr. Gostovich.

With an education second to none, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, after which she completed her orthodontic residency at the University of Pennsylvania. 

“While it takes years of education and hard work to get accepted into an orthodontic residency program, you soon learn that your residency is not the “beginning of the end” of your years of education. Rather, it is the “end of the beginning”. I am committed to excellence in orthodontics and, therefore, am continually learning new techniques and innovations in this exciting field” stated Dr. Gostovich.

Keeping up to date and ahead of the curve, she remains a member of a number of dental and orthodontic associations, including: the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Board of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Association of Orthodontists, the Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, and the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society.

Listed in New Jersey Monthly as a Top Dentist in New Jersey for 2020, Dr. Gostovich’s years of orthodontic experience have given her the unique privilege of working with some of the area’s most wonderful children, teens and adults. She loves seeing her young patients mature and grow into confident young adults, and believes that each patient deserves personalized attention and the best orthodontic care available.

In addition to private practice, she is a former Clinical Associate Professor of Orthodontics at The University of Pennsylvania. 

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are responsible for identifying problems with jaw growth, the positioning of a patient’s teeth and with their oral development. They utilize the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Gostovich resides in Marlboro with her husband and sons. When she is not working, she loves reading, watching her sons play sports, spending time with her family, and spending lazy days at the beach.

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