EXPERT
Dr. Alexander J Corsair, DMD
Periodontist
Dr. Alexander Corsair practices Periodontics in Rockville Centre, NY. In addition to his clinical practice he is an assistant clinical professor in periodontics at S.U.N.Y. He has written many scientific papers. Dr. Corsair 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. Corsair provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
57 years
Experience
Dr. Alexander J. Corsair, DMD
- Rockville Centre, NY
- New Jersey College Of Med and Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
Dental Implants and Risk Factors for Failure
Millions of dental implants have been successfully placed in the past 30 years in the USA with a high success rate. There is a failure rate of 5% immediately after placement,...
Can implants be done without bone grafting?
Yes. Most of the time there is enough bone
Can periodontal disease be reversed?
Yes, by seeing a periodontist.
Are there any home remedies to treat gingivitis?
You need to see a periodontist.
What is the treatment for periodontitis?
First deep cleaning and oral hygiene instruction. Some areas require surgery which is an ordinary dental procedure with little pain afterwards. Doing surgery for 50 years, that READ MORE
First deep cleaning and oral hygiene instruction. Some areas require surgery which is an ordinary dental procedure with little pain afterwards. Doing surgery for 50 years, that is the experience my patients have.
Can gingivitis be prevented?
Floss EVERY DAY and have professional cleanings 3 to 4 times annually.
What is the course of treatment for bleeding and swelling gums?
See a periodontist right away.
Can gum bleeding in a diabetic patient get serious?
Yes see a periodontist.
Dentures have caused gum injury. What can I do?
See a periodontist about implants to stabilize the dentures.
What are the treatment options for gingivitis?
Learn to brush and floss properly. See a periodontist for scaling or deep cleaning right now.
Why do I have a sharp pain in my gums?
You may have canker sores or herpes simplex.
Why are my dental implants hurting my gums?
Speak to the periodontist.
My gums are becoming white. What is the reason for this?
Smoking or dry mouth.
I keep getting ulcers in my gums. Is it the food or something else?
Nothing to do but symptomatic relief.
Why are my implants not working?
Many factors increase increase the failure rate: smoking, Lexapro, prevacid, use of bisphosonates, not being able to use penicillin after surgery, tooth grinding, soft bone...
I am having a dull pain in my gums while chewing food. Could it be sign of an infection?
2 possibilities, (1) food may be impacting between 2 teeth because of an open contact or (2) if the nerve is dead a chronic infection develops at the tip of the root. Pressure READ MORE
2 possibilities, (1) food may be impacting between 2 teeth because of an open contact or (2) if the nerve is dead a chronic infection develops at the tip of the root. Pressure on the tooth will cause pain in the,gum opposite the apex. If you simply bite down on a wad of tissue and it hurts! It is probably a problem solved by having endodontic or root canal treatment.
Since yesterday I can feel my gums being slightly inflamed. What could be the reason?
May range from a virus to developing gingivitis from poor oral hygiene
