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Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.72 Clarity of Response 9.56 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 109	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).
David Scharf U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.71 Politeness 9.64 Total Questions 59	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.

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Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD

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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).

David Scharf

U.S.

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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.

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2009-11-20 Filling:

First it is great to see that you are so interested in the health of your teeth. "Silver fillings" have been exhaustedly researched. They are not a health risk (there are a few with some allergy problems)

2009-11-05 Root canal voids:

Wow. What a long question. I am a periodontist on Long Island and I will do my best for you. First, as far as the voids in the root canals, any dentist would know a void in a root canal when they see

2009-11-01 bleeding gums:

Deyja, My best suggestion is adequate brushing twice per day with flossing and using a mouth rinse. Rechargeable electric toothbrushes also help make brushing more effective. Some people use diet supplements

2009-10-25 gum graft:

It is not unusual to see a ridge while the gum graft is maturing. Give it 6 months to settle in and dont worry about it. I am a Long Island periodontist who does a lot of gum grafts and this is not uncommon

2009-10-20 cerac crown, root canal, crown lengthening PAIN:

Tough to say. If it was comfortable for a year then began to hurt my guess would be that either the root canal is failing or the root has cracked. I would check with the periodontist to see what they

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