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: I had gum grafting done Wednesday and today some of my packing on the teeth are loose should I be scared? Thanks. A: Generally this is not a problem. However, I would check with your periodontist in the morning and see if they want to re pack the area or leave it alone.
Q: My husband is going through the lengthy process of getting two implants which as you know is quite costly. We are getting lots of denials from the insurance company, but pursuing. Do you know what the rationale would be for our dentist to have done four gum treatments on the same day for two
Q: When a gingival graft is done and stitches dissolve does that mean that it is healing? A: If they are dissolvable stitches, they will dissolve whether it’s healing or not. The success of a gingival graft doesn’t necessarily hinge upon the sutures dissolving.
Q: What is the success rate for gum grafting? A: It’s in the 90%’s. With very severe gum defects, the percentages come down a little bit. In each case, we conduct a clinical examination and photograph the gums to see where we’re starting. Based upon the result we think is achievable, we can predict an
Q: What can be done about receding gum line grafts? A: If the graft is receding, you have to have that looked at and perhaps retreated, or maybe the tooth or the area treated weren’t very good candidates for a gum graft to begin with. If the person is a diabetic and doesn’t heal well,