Eric Linden, DMD, MSD, MPH

595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 7
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677

(201) 307-0339

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Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday Closed

Thursday 8:30AM–5PM
Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM
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Gums hurting and swollen

Q: My gum is hurting and swollen and is coming between two teeth. I just had a filling placed in the bottom back. This is on the bottom front. What’s wrong? A: I would call your dentist for an immediate follow up. It could be a number of things. The dentist should see the problem.

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Q: My 14-year-old daughter’s gums have been badly and painfully swollen for about two days. This developed after she had some dental work done. A: I would suggest a follow up appointment with your treating dentist. What kind of work was done? Did your daughter have a cleaning? Does she have any allergies? Did they

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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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Swelling after Molar Extraction and Bone Graft

Q: I had a molar tooth extraction and bone grafting several days ago. I had the swelling and pain, used ice packs and then heat as advised, taking antibiotics, and have a mouth rinse as well. My cheek looks like it is attached to my gum by the tooth. I have stitches and this lump

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