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 just had LANAP done four days ago and had my four front lower teeth extracted due to bone loss. I noticed a yucky white coating on my top teeth that makes the teeth look dirty. Is this normal healing? I think it looks gross and the rinse I was given does nothing to
Q: I know one needs to wait 6 months after LANAP laser surgery before probing, but how long do patients have to wait after LANAP before they can get routine cleanings done on their teeth? Thank you! A: We wait 12 months to probe. We are always cleaning our patients supra-gingivally (above the gum line)
Q: Is it normal to still be bleeding a little bit a week after I had LANAP done when I brush/floss (carefully)? A: You shouldn’t be flossing one week after LANAP surgery. The bleeding issue needs to be evaluated with the treating Periodontist as soon as possible.
Q: Will I have gum recession after the laser surgery? A: Laser surgery does not cause any recession of the gums around the natural teeth or crowned teeth.
Q: Is it OK to go swimming after periodontal surgery? A: I wouldn’t recommend it. If I use the laser, I would prefer that you wait a couple of hours before being under water, or getting water in your mouth.