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Dr. Kenneth R. Levine, D.D.S.

Periodontist

Dr. Kenneth Levine practices Periodontics in Fort Lauderdale, FL. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Levine has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Levine provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.

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Dr. Kenneth R. Levine, D.D.S.

Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Is there a cosmetic procedure for receding gums?

YES There are many options to treat this issue.

Are you put to sleep for a bone graft?

Sedation is possible.

How long after gum graft surgery can I eat solid foods?

You can begin to eat solid foods a few days after surgery.

What can dentists do for receding gums?

There are a variety of procedures to stop gum recession and to even reverse it to cover exposed roots

Is pinhole gum surgery painful?

95 % of our patients go to work the next day. Over 90% never take a "pain pill"

What are the treatment options for swollen gums?

There are non surgical and laser procedures available

How can I get rid of a tooth infection ?

YES

How long do stitches stay in after tooth extraction and bone graft?

Dissolvable sutures last 5-7 days

Does a loose tooth have to be pulled?

Usually not, depending on the amount of bone around it.

Can an oral surgeon remove an infected tooth?

Yes either an oral surgeon, periodontist or general dentist

Can gum pockets heal?

Yes with proper treatment, either nonsurgical, laser or other procedures.

What happens if you get decay under a crown?

The decay must be treated. Sometimes the crown needs to be remade and there may be a need for periodontal gum and bone surgery before remaking a final crown.