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

Is it safe to take periostat for gum disease?

Q: Is it safe to take periostat for gum disease?

A: We generally do not prescribe any long term antibiotics. Generally, we prefer to use laser treatment to kill off the “bad bacteria” that cause gum disease.

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Recent Post

Peri-Implant Disease, a Consensus for Treatment: A Case Study

Peri-Implant Disease, a Consensus for Treatment: A Case Study

Periodontal Treatment
Dr. Linden’s Response to Mayo Clinic Health Letter Article on Periodontal Disease

Dr. Linden’s Response to Mayo Clinic Health Letter Article on Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Treatment
My tooth is grey but isn’t dead. If I got braces, would this affect my treatment?

My tooth is grey but isn’t dead. If I got braces, would this affect my treatment?

Related Procedures
One month following root canal it hurts to chew hard things and is sensitive to touch. What options do I have to treat this?

One month following root canal it hurts to chew hard things and is sensitive to touch. What options do I have to treat this?

Related Procedures
My permanent bridge doesn’t fit. It’s fallen off twice and I need a new one. What can I do?

My permanent bridge doesn’t fit. It’s fallen off twice and I need a new one. What can I do?

Dental Implants
Would it be beneficial for me to get laser gum surgery? I hate my small teeth and gummy smile.

Would it be beneficial for me to get laser gum surgery? I hate my small teeth and gummy smile.

Crown Lengthening
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