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

Gums hurt, swollen, bleeding

Month: November 2012

Gums hurt, swollen, bleeding

Q: Should I see a dentist? What can I do to get the swelling to go down? My gums hurt and are swollen. My gums are eroding around my teeth and they bleed. A: I strongly suggest you see a dentist or Periodontist (specialist in treating gum disease) as soon as possible. They will be

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Why do my gums keep bleeding?

  Q: When I eat anything my gums bleed. It doesn’t matter what I eat. I can’t get them to stop. I don’t chew tobacco but I do smoke and I know I need to brush more often. Do I need to go to the dentist or what can I do at home to fix

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Use of dental water irrigator following LANAP

Q: Yesterday, I went for my first periodontal planing and scaling (3 and 1/2 months after LANAP) session. I was shocked to hear from the periodontist that my back right molar still had a deep pocket depth on the buccal side. It was a 7-8 mm just before LANAP. Anyway, the hygienist said that a

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Soft foods after crown lengthening

Q: I had crown lengthening yesterday about noon time. I was told to eat soft foods and not drink hot things. What are considered soft foods and for how long should I do this? A: Did you have a Periodontist perform this procedure? They should have discussed your post op care and your diet with

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