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: My gum above my bridge has been leaking pus. What are possibilities? The bridge was put in place two years ago. I developed a bitter taste just before I noticed pus. I still have it. A: You have an infection in that area. Your next step should be to visit your periodontist or general
Q: How long does it take to recover from dental surgery? Am I going to need to rest/take time off for work? What can I do to feel better faster? A: If you have laser gum surgery, then the recovery is the fastest of any procedure we do in our Periodontal practice. The healing is
Q: I was told that having deep cleaning done with a laser will help regenerate soft tissue or bone growth. Is this true? A: I am not sure what you understand “deep cleaning with a laser” to mean. If you are referring to LANAP, approved by the FDA if performed by a qualified Periodontist, the
Q: I survived a brain aneurism, but afterwards my gums hurt badly. I was told that I had periodontal disease and needed my teeth pulled. This was done in 2010. I also have Bell’s palsy. I am in severe pain to this day and I have sharp pain running from my gums to a shunt
Q: Is plasma cell gingivitis curable? I have gingivitis; my gums bleed and swell in spite of brushing twice daily. Dentists are of the opinion that I have plasma cell gingivitis and need an operation, which I am not keen on. Please suggest an alternative. A: It is difficult to diagnose your condition without examining you,