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

When can I remove gum graft surgical cement?

Month: August 2012

When can I remove gum graft surgical cement?

Q: When can I remove gum graft surgical cement? It feels strongly stuck to my gum and it has been a week now. I can’t remove it by forcing it with my tongue. My teeth and gum feels good, like they are healing well, but I am not sure what to do about this cement.

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Is plasma cell gingivitis curable?

Q: Is plasma cell gingivitis curable? I have gingivitis; my gums bleed and swell in spite of brushing twice daily. Dentists are of the opinion that I have plasma cell gingivitis and need an operation, which I am not keen on. Please suggest an alternative. A: It is difficult to diagnose your condition without examining you,

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How to heal burned gums

Q: I burned my gums along the inside of my upper teeth and I keep scraping it with my toothbrush. What can I do so it will heal? A: I would suggest using “magic mouthwash”, which consists of a combination of Milk of magnesia and Liquid Benadryl 1:1 elixir (equal amounts). Rinse several times a

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Swelling after Molar Extraction and Bone Graft

Q: I had a molar tooth extraction and bone grafting several days ago. I had the swelling and pain, used ice packs and then heat as advised, taking antibiotics, and have a mouth rinse as well. My cheek looks like it is attached to my gum by the tooth. I have stitches and this lump

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