Eric Linden, DMD, MSD, MPH

595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 7
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677

(201) 307-0339

Monday 8:30AM–5PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday Closed

Thursday 8:30AM–5PM
Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Juvenile Periodontitis

Month: March 2012

Juvenile Periodontitis

Q: I am 25 and have found out I have juvenile periodontitis. I’m presently in Montreal Canada and you seem to be the nearest dentist to me who does the LANAP procedure. I’d like to get some more information on LANAP and also would like to know what a consultation entails before I make the

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Eligibility for laser gum surgery?

Q: How would a periodontist determine whether I might be a candidate for laser gum surgery? A: By conducting a thorough clinical exam and reviewing a quality full mouth series of low exposure digital x-rays.

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How to stop bleeding gums

Q: How to stop bleeding gums? A: It’s also called gingivitis. If x-rays and a clinical exam confirm that the cause is soft tissue only, it can be reversed with good home care – flossing, brushing, and a good professional cleaning. If the cause is periodontitis – bone loss underneath the gum tissue – that

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Effectiveness of ARESTIN® in treating gum disease

Q: How effective is ARESTIN® in treating gum disease? A: ARESTIN® is a powder like antibiotic that we used to place underneath the gum tissue. For many years our office used almost every injectable antibiotic product that seemed reputable and available, but we had to repeat their use every two or three months. We don’t

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Pocket Depth Treatable by LANAP

Q: Generally speaking, is there a pocket depth beyond which LANAP would not be of clinical value?  For instance, if I had an 11 mm pocket, would LANAP be able to reduce it? Also, does your office provide any form of sedation for the anxious patient, or would one have to get that from their

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