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

How long does it take for swelling to subside after gum grafting & stitches?

Category: Gum Grafting

Alternatives to gingival graft for gum recession?

Q: How likely it that my gum recession problem can be solved other than with a free gingival graft from my palate? I do not look forward to having 2 wounds–one on the palate and the other at the grafting site. My lower front teeth and my two “eye” teeth have the problem. Can cadaver

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Can gum grafting repair an injured papilla?

Q: I’ve already been told I’m a good candidate for gum grafting due to the recession I’m experiencing. However, on a recent trip to the general dentist for a standard filling, he seems to have nicked the gum tissue in between two teeth – the papilla I’ve learn it’s called – and now my tongue

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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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Bad Taste in Mouth Six Weeks after Gum Grafting

Q: I had all my gums grafted 6 weeks ago and just started have a bad taste in my mouth. I had 6 weeks of antibiotics. A: You had all your gums grafted 6 weeks ago? Did you have bone grafts? Soft tissue grafts? Why were you on 6 weeks of antibiotics? Did you have

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