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
A: What can a person do to treat gum disease at home? Does gum disease have to be treated professionally? Q: I highly recommend a consultation with a Laser Periodontist to determine what stage of gum disease you have. Treatments vary depending on the severity of the disease. Homecare, including flossing and brushing, are important. However,
Q: I burned my gums along the inside of my upper teeth and I keep scraping it with my toothbrush. What can I do so it will heal? A: I would suggest using “magic mouthwash”, which consists of a combination of Milk of magnesia and Liquid Benadryl 1:1 elixir (equal amounts). Rinse several times a
Q: What are milky white sores inside the mouth? The sores are painful and don’t look like canker sores or aphthous ulcers. They are swollen, larger, and there is a milky white ‘line’ alongside of the tongue. These sores remind me of strep throat. I have osteomyelitis on other side of mouth. I’m being treated
Q: I woke up about a week ago with a toothache and now my gums are slightly swollen with little pockets between some of them. I haven’t eaten anything since last week because I’m afraid to get something in between my teeth and make this worse. I have no dental insurance and currently am out
Q: Is there a particular brand or kind of toothpaste that you recommend for people who have or are prone to having periodontal disease? A: There’s a wide variety. I don’t advocate a particular brand. I like the natural products, because they contain fewer preservatives and also contain fewer artificial sweeteners and chemicals.