Board Certified Periodontal Surgeon | Periodontist
Our periodontal surgeon practice the full scope of the specialty periodontal surgeries including: reconstructive surgery, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, oral pathology, management of infections, developmental anomalies, placement of dental implants, and the removal of teeth including wisdom teeth. Our periodontist performs periodontal surgeries each week. We are also fully trained, licensed and certified to perform intravenous sedation and general anesthesia.
Oral Surgeries are performed on Thursdays between 8:00am and 7:00pm. We will try to schedule your appointment with our periodontist at your earliest convenience. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day.
Dental implants are improving the quality of life for many patients. Loss of teeth can lead to functional and cosmetic deficiencies and psychological distress. Dental implants and cosmetic dentistry can provide a solid and long-lasting solution to restore your personal confidence and your ability to eat what you desire. Their presence also helps to preserve your jawbone which in turn supports the soft tissue contours of your face.
A full complement of teeth is 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars and 12 molars divided equally between the upper and lower jaws and totaling 32 teeth. Three molars occupy the back of your left and right sides, the last one of which is termed the third molar or wisdom tooth. This is usually the last tooth to erupt.
Over the years, human jaw bones have become smaller and the lack of space can prevent the wisdom tooth from erupting, rendering it impacted. Other causes that prevent eruption may be bad position, tumors, hormonal abnormalities and congenital diseases. Impacted teeth are classified by the depth of their impaction: soft tissue, partial and complete impacted, as well as their position: vertical, leaning forward or backward or lying horizontal.
Contact Our Woodbury Periodontal Surgeon (Periodontist) to Schedule an Appointment
If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with our Woodbury dentists and assess whether dental implants, veneers, Invisalign, restorative dentistry or other cosmetic dental procedures are right for you, call today. Our staff will schedule an appointment and ensure you have time to meet with our doctors. They will evaluate your needs and help you decide the right dental procedures for your needs.