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: Is it typical for a periodontist to do dental cleaning or is it normal for a regular dentist to do this? A: Depending on the practice and your situation, either the Periodontist or the regular dentist can do the maintenance cleanings. More often than not, they alternate every 3 months.
Q: I’ll be going to the dentist in a few weeks after a long hiatus and I’m preparing myself mentally as to what he will say. I’ve been doing my own research on calculus/tartar. I know by now that I will be looking forward to root planing and ultrasonic scaling on at least 4 teeth
Q: Can I have a deep cleaning and regenerative surgery at the same time? A: What specific treatment plan were you given? What case type are you? Please provide the type of regenerative procedure suggested. Conventional? Laser? It is very difficult to answer your question without this information.
Q: Do I need to have deep cleaning before laser surgery? A: If you are having LANAP, then you don’t have to go through any scaling before the laser surgery. If it is not LANAP, then you should consider getting a second opinion from a qualified laser periodontist that offers the FDA cleared protocol known
Q: What type of treatment is necessary when someone has gingivitis? Is surgery necessary? A: Gingivitis is soft tissue inflammation. This is usually reversible with a thorough professional cleaning and excellent oral hygiene. However, before any gum treatment, including a cleaning, is started, a quality set of digital x rays should be completed with a