595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 7
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677
Monday 8:30AM–5PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:30AM–5PM
Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Q: Can thyroid disease cause pale gums and gum disease? A: Certain thyroid conditions can affect the gum tissues because of the changes in hormones levels. Color changes are sometimes seen, as is more aggressive bone loss. These are rare cases and seeing your endocrinologist and Periodontist on a regular basis is suggested.
Q: My gums are sore. I have a burning pain throughout my mouth. I’ve heard that old fillings may have some kind toxin in them. Could this be the problem? If so, what should be done? A: All fillings should be evaluated periodically for marginal integrity, decay, potential open margins, leakage, and biologically correct fit
Q: I am a female, age 63. I traveled this week, drank lots of coffee and orange juice each morning, slept less than normal. The inside of my mouth, cheeks and gums are raw and sore. It’s hard to eat. Can you suggest a remedy to alleviate the pain? A: It sounds like you are
Q: Is there anything a tobacco user can do, other than quitting smoking, to prevent gum disease? A: Quit, quit, quit! We recognize human nature, but nothing can replace quitting smoking. If you can’t quit, cutting back is helpful. Numerous studies have shown a direct correlation between tobacco use and periodontal disease. Clinically, we see
Q: Are some people genetically predisposed for gum disease? A: Yes, and we have actually seen patterns in entire families. We can’t necessarily test for this and predict it, but we have seen it clinically.