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

What causes gum tissue to peel?

Month: September 2013

What causes gum tissue to peel?

Depending on the clinical picture, gums can “peel” or slough off due to gum disease, trauma, viral, bacteria or other miscellaneous causes. You would need to see a Laser Periodontist for a complete evaluation. The ND/YAG laser can sometimes help in a big way in these situations.

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Do herpes sores bleed when they burst?

Yes, herpes sores can bleed depending on the stage of the vesicles. Herpes is also very contagious, especially at this stage. Please see your Periodontist for an evaluation if these are oral or facial lesions. We can treat the herpes lesion with the ND/YAG laser at different stages.

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Looking to Correct Gummy Smile. What Procedure Would You Recommend?

Q: What is the cost and recovery time? Prefer minimally invasive but permanent. Do not want to get into breaking bones. Thanks. A: The options include: Laser Gum Surgery Possible osseous surgery The determining factors are your x rays and your bone levels relative to the teeth.  We need to establish a healthy “biological width”

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