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: 6 months ago one of my side canines became darker than the rest of my teeth. I consulted a private root canal specialist. A number of tests/x rays confirmed that the tooth is vital and alive. I’m thinking about getting braces and wondered if this situation would affect my treatment? The tooth has never
Q: I got a root canal 2 months ago. I had a crown on the tooth so the dentist went through the crown. A week after the RC, I had discomfort when I chewed food or touched one side of the tooth. It went away until 2 weeks ago when the pain came back. Now
Q: Can a soft tissue laser be used to vaporize the top gum tissue, in order to reduce sulcus depths, as part of periodontal treatment? A: There are a number of dental lasers with specific wavelengths that affect the gums and bone around the teeth in different ways, according to the need. An ND/YAG using
Q: I got a lump on my gums from an injury I sustained five days ago. How long will it be before it goes down? How do I make it go down faster? A: What kind of injury did you have? Did you have an x ray taken and an exam by a dentist? It
Q: I got a lump on my gums from a injury I encountered that happened 5 days ago how long will it be before it goes down? How do i make it go down faster? A: What kind of injury did you have? Did you have an x-ray taken and an exam by a dentist?
Q: I had four very impacted wisdom teeth removed four days ago. I have been in a lot of pain, taking Vicodin every 4 hours and Naproxen in between Vicodin doses. My cheeks swelled so big that it’s affecting my eye sight. I have not been able to open my mouth hardly at all. Every
Q: I had three teeth removed from my bottom right jaw (wisdom and the two molars in front of it.) I can’t feel the next tooth in line at all and have very little feeling in the one after that. All the rest of my teeth feel fine. Why is it that I can’t feel
Q: What should I do? Is it possible this is permanent? A: The use of an ND/YAG laser has been shown in some cases to reverse the effects of long term parathesia (numbness). It can take several months of treatment to work. This has been replicated not only in our laser periodontal office but several
Q: I have a porcelain over metal ‘crown’. The gum itself was shaped with the drill to a ‘T’ and the crown was glued over. I did have a root-canal immediately after the vertically broken tooth was removed. This was over a month ago and I still feel sensitivity if I bite or brush, on
It depends on the tooth and the condition of the gums, bone, and the tooth structure. I would seek the opinion of a specialist such as a Periodontist and a good restorative dentist to make that decision. Best of luck
Q: I had a root canal done 14 years ago on my front tooth (#9) and now the crown is loose and the tooth has an infection and a small abscess. My dentist says I need another root canal. How is that possible if the root has already been removed? My second question is, why
Q: I had root canal long ago in a tooth. Just had an implant done next to that tooth. The root canal-ed tooth has a cavity. Could I feel pain from this tooth though there is no root, or is the pain caused by the recent implant? A: Normally, we would need an x ray
Q: In March 2013 I had a large filling replaced with a crown. By September 2013 I have had a root canal in the same tooth, additional filling added to the back of the tooth to try to prevent a food trap, yet the tooth still throbs. Additionally, I’m having trouble swallowing. My dentist has
Q: I had a crown a root canal and crown placed on #14. I have had complications due to an abscess caused by an unsuccessful root canal. I was told by two dentists that I would need an apexectomy and a new crown which will cost over $2000. Apparently, there is no guarantee it will
Q: I have quite a few teeth broken down to the gum line and I know they have to come out. I know that they all have to be extracted. After extraction what do I need to do? A: As a Periodontist, we evaluate all teeth to see if they are worth saving. We evaluate
Q: Can laser teeth whitening do any damage at all to my teeth or gums? I’d really like to have whiter teeth, and am trying to weigh the pros and cons of different methods. One thing I’d like to know is if there’s any possibility of permanent damage being done. A: If you are considering
Q: Does laser teeth whitening damage teeth or gums? A: This should not be an issue for you to have your teeth whitened with a laser. You might want to know which laser the doctor will be using because not all lasers are the same. The wavelength is critical as is the amount of laser
Q: Can laser surgery on my gums get rid of a black dot in my upper gum? My dentist said that is was a “mole”, but I really want an answer from an expert. A: The first thing to get is an accurate diagnosis of what the black dot is. Assuming that it is a
Q: My hard palate cracked during the dental extraction and is now a functional issue. Which doctor is best suited to fix it: an ENT, an Oral surgeon, or a neurosurgeon? A: You need to see a well-trained oral surgeon. If you need a further referral to an ENT, they will guide you.
Q: How many people see a periodontist for cleaning? A: Most of our patients who have completed active treatment will be seen on the average every three months to maintain their periodontal health.
Q: Is there any way I can get rid of gum disease without a root canal or buying products? A: A root canal is different than gum disease treatments. Think of the inside of the tooth as lead in a pencil. The lead has to be removed because of infection in the nerve of the
Q: I had a root canal done and it seems the artificial tooth isn’t fitting properly to my gum. Would it be detrimental to my gum? I know it’s not fitted correctly or the artificial tooth isn’t shaped correctly because whenever I chew on something, my gum starts to ache. After taking couple of aspirin,
Q: I already had a root canal done. Several months later, I had an x-ray done and there was a small gap between my permanent crown and my gum. And whenever I finish eating, I must floss to get the food out between the space, or it feels very uncomfortable. If I leave it alone,
Q: My gums have receded a little after extraction followed by gum grafting (eye tooth). Is this normal? Now I have spacing between the temporary tooth and gums. A: It is not uncommon after extractions to have the gum shrink. We routinely bone graft, laser, and soft tissue augment to avoid this result. You can
Q: My son has three frenulums on his upper gum. One in the middle attached between his front teeth, and one on each side of his upper gums. When he was four months old, the frenulum under his tongue was clipped, but I never noticed these other ones before. Are they normal? A: Frenums are
Q: I had an apicoectomy above tooth no.7. Then 6 months later, I had new crowns placed on teeth 7, 8, 9, and 10. Immediately afterwards, my gums flared up, especially above tooth no. 7. The gum there is very puffy and bleeds very easily. Another general dentist told me the new crown was placed
Q: I have a red bump under a partial on my gums. It does not hurt, but is a little sore when I put my partial in. A: It is difficult to diagnose without examining you. I would strongly suggest a visit to a Periodontist who will examine the lesion. This could simply be a
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: I had the LANAP procedure done in November and am completely happy with the results. My doctor did some grinding to correct the way my teeth “fit” together, not just the bite, but the width of the six front upper teeth. I have been wearing the retainer as instructed and was told that I
Q: How does a mouth tray help in dealing with periodontal disease? A: If you mean a mouth guard, that’s a piece of plastic that fits over the teeth which prevents you from grinding and clenching them. Grinding and clenching results in what is called occlusal trauma. If you have preexisting gum disease, it makes
Q: Do you recommend the use of a perio tray for gum disease? A: We don’t use that as a routine procedure in our office because the therapeutic model that we follow makes it unnecessary. We use laser treatment and certain rinses. We’re not big on the perio tray.