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Dr. Gary Osmanoff

Dentist

Dr. Gary Osmanoff is a Dentist practicing in Manalapan, New Jersey. Dr. Osmanoff specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Dr. Gary Osmanoff
  • Manalapan, New Jersey
  • NYU School of Dentistry
  • Accepting new patients

When do dentists use an x-ray?

Full mouth x rays recommended once every 36 mo as prophylactic measure,or bitwing once a year

What causes bad breath in the morning?

Biological film, remaining food particles, on the tongue also, also from stomach

Can biting my cheek cause canker sores?

It can cause traumatic ulcers and canker sores, or viral

How long do tooth whitening treatments last?

Usually 1 year. You can do touch up after

What is causing the white layer on my tongue?

Could be just a food particle or candida. There is a tongue scraper and tongue brush

Is it okay to swallow the gel applied for a mouth ulcer?

If a small amount it's fine. But get a full glass of water

What determines wisdom teeth removal?

Positioning, angles, impactions

Can teeth grinding cause headaches?

Yes, called Bruxism, TMJ

My son is sucking his thumb with adult teeth. What can happen?

Yes, he may have open bite and bird profile

The tooth where I need a root canal isn't bothering me. Why do I need it?

Infected tooth has a chronic infection and can flare up any time. Sooner or later, root canal needs to be done

What is the reason behind tooth sensitivity?

There could be erosion, attrition or gum recession, need desensitization or laser treatment. If it's not going to work out, probably root canal treatment

Can effects from TMJ ever be reversed?

Yes, use mouthguard or botox injections

How can I reverse yellowing of my teeth?

Maintain proper diet and do bleaching. Darkening is a normal aging process

#2 tooth with deep cavity - why infected after filling?

You already answered. Tooth could be dead--need to see x ray, or pulpitis could be reversible, monitor for 6 mo,do again x ray in 6 month, no need for extraction. If it becomes READ MORE
You already answered. Tooth could be dead--need to see x ray, or pulpitis could be reversible, monitor for 6 mo,do again x ray in 6 month,
no need for extraction. If it becomes symptomatic, just do a root canal treatment, can be caries or nerve exposure.

How will chemo affect my oral health?

Dry mouth can lead to caries and ulcers or candida

Where can I get flouride naturally?

Water fluoridation, toothpaste and supplements or gel application in dental office

How long is the recovery for a wisdom tooth extraction?

Your doctor is right. It may take longer to recover, it depends from impaction, could be a week or longer