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Lawrence Spindel DDS, www.lspindeldds.com

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/21/2009
Expertise

Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontics, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Comprehensive Dental Care

Experience in the area

Former Clinical Instructor of Comprehensive Dentistry, and Prosthodontic Department New York University School of Dentistry. Also former instructor of Preventive Dentistry Columbia University School of Dentistry.

Publications

Ask Dr Spindel Dental Blog also numerous articles on http://www.lspindeldds.com (over 100 pages of original content)

Education/Credentials

1980 DDS New York University College of Dentistry 1981 GPR Manhattan VA Hospital

Awards and Honors

OKU 1980 Honor Society 1980 Long Island Academy of Odontology award for highest combined Academic and Clinical Achievement.
In 1997 he was elected to Fellowship into the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

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Maria11/19/0910101010Thank you Dr Spindel. I suspect you .....
Judith11/10/0910101010 
Jessica10/29/0910101010Thank you for the in-depth answer so .....
Chris10/22/0910101010Thank you very much for the response .....
Vicky10/16/0910101010The information you provided was extremely helpful! .....

Recent Answers from Lawrence Spindel DDS, www.lspindeldds.com

2009-11-13 papilla:

Dear Bill. In my practice, when I am restoring an anterior implant restoration, I fabricate a temporary that has space for the papilla to grow. I shape the temporary restoration with as 'natural' shape

2009-11-10 Dark spot on surface of filling:

Dear Judith, Sometimes as silver fillings age they can oxidize and turn black and it does not indicate a problem, but other times fillings can be cracked and the cracked areas appear black. If you haven't

2009-11-09 Not sure what to do:

Dear Tia, Although it is not possible for me to diagnose your problems without a physical examination, I will try and help if I can from afar. From your narrative, it does sound likely that your current

2009-11-03 Implant in Back Upper Right Region - Safe?:

Dear Matthew I do believe that a second opinion is in order. I would advise you to make an appointment with a specialist such as a Periodontist or and Oral Surgeon. Both of these specialists can advise

2009-10-29 pain after filling:

Dear Jessica, Your symptoms may be caused by a high bite. The fact that the bottom tooth is also bothers you does add support to this idea. After a filling is placed you should be able to close your

 

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