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

Loose Packing after Gum Graft

Month: May 2012

Loose Packing after Gum Graft

Q: I had gum grafting done Wednesday and today some of my packing on the teeth are loose should I be scared? Thanks. A: Generally this is not a problem. However, I would check with your periodontist in the morning and see if they want to re pack the area or leave it alone.

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Remedy Gum and Bone Loss in Preparation for Dental Implant

Q: I recently had a tooth removed. I have gum recession where the tooth was removed. Can a periodontist build that back up so I can get an implant? A: Typically, when we extract teeth we do an immediate bone graft and laser procedure (socket preservation) around the extraction socket. If a patient has not

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Multiple Gum Treatments before Dental Implants?

Q: My husband is going through the lengthy process of getting two implants which as you know is quite costly. We are getting lots of denials from the insurance company, but pursuing.  Do you know what the rationale would be for our dentist to have done four gum treatments on the same day for two

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Can LANAP Help where a Root Canal Can’t?

Q: I am 56 years old and have pain in my last left upper molar. My dentist says a root canal will not help. Instead he said LANAP surgery might help. I have deep pockets in my mouth. Why are they saying that root canal will not help and LANAP will? A: Did you dentist

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