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David Scharf U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.76 Politeness 9.71 Total Questions 87	I am a board Certified periodontist which means that I am an expert in treating gum disease (periodontal disease) and placing dental implants. I can answer questions related to treating gum disease, bleeding gums, maintaining healthy gums, and structural issues with the gums such as recession, to gummy a smile, crown lengthening etc. I am also certified in Laser Periodontal therapy which allows me to treat gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel. I can address those questions as well.
Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.68 Clarity of Response 9.24 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 138	I am a board certified Periodontist available to answer questions about periodontal disease and its treatment, gum recession and treatment options, the use of implants to replace lost teeth, rapid orthodontics, also called PAOO or Wilckodontics(tm).

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David Scharf

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I am a board Certified periodontist which means that I am an expert in treating gum disease (periodontal disease) and placing dental implants. I can answer questions related to treating gum disease, bleeding gums, maintaining healthy gums, and structural issues with the gums such as recession, to gummy a smile, crown lengthening etc. I am also certified in Laser Periodontal therapy which allows me to treat gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel. I can address those questions as well.

Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD

U.S.

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I am a board certified Periodontist available to answer questions about periodontal disease and its treatment, gum recession and treatment options, the use of implants to replace lost teeth, rapid orthodontics, also called PAOO or Wilckodontics(tm).

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2010-02-15 nightguard & recession:

You did not say if you had a custom made night guard or one from the drug store. I am not a big fan of the drug store ones and the fit is not very good and they can rub on the gums. A custom made guard

2010-02-14 dental work:

I would suggest that you look very hard for any sort of part time work you can find. Work every day if you have to. Work multiple part time jobs. Accept anything. If you commit your self to this you

2010-02-09 Dental implant:

I cannot make any comment on the position of the implant. I would suggest having another dentist take a look to see if the position is a problem. If it is removed grafting should be considered prior to

2010-02-09 Failed Implant:

If the site was infected and grafted as you say I would wait 4-6 months depending on the size of the bone graft. If the implant merely did not integrate, no infection, and the socket was intact all the

2010-02-06 dental work:

Cindy: I may be able to help you with your problem. Can you give me some more information: Where do you live? (city only, not address) Do you work? What do you do? Approximately how old are

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