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Dr. David Rosania, DMD
Periodontist
Dr. David Rosania practices Periodontics in Dover, NH. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Rosania 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. Rosania provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
49 years
Experience
Dr. David Rosania, DMD
- Portsmouth, NH
- Tufts University
- Accepting new patients
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Gum recession
The commonest cause of gum recession is brushing your teeth too vigorously or more frequently than twice daily. Other causes include gum disease, smoking, and sometimes orthodontic READ MORE
The commonest cause of gum recession is brushing your teeth too vigorously or more frequently than twice daily. Other causes include gum disease, smoking, and sometimes orthodontic treatment.
Can antibiotics alone cure a tooth abscess?
Antibiotics can eliminate the infection temporarily but if the cause is not treated it will come back.
How long does a gum graft surgery take?
Depending on how many teeth are being treated, usually 40-60 minutes.
What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
Gingivitis is superficial inflammation of the gums without damage to the bone holding your teeth in place. It can be treated with improved oral hygiene and having your teeth cleaned. READ MORE
Gingivitis is superficial inflammation of the gums without damage to the bone holding your teeth in place. It can be treated with improved oral hygiene and having your teeth cleaned. Periodontitis involves damage to the bone and is treated with deep scaling or gum surgery.
Can coconut oil cure periodontal disease?
Unfortunately no. Sometimes it can make the surface of the gums look better, but the deeper disease will continue.
Can gum disease cause your teeth to fall out?
Yes, but usually there are infections and pain first.
What are periodontal pockets?
There is normally a 1-3 mm deep crevice between the gums and teeth. When bacteria accumulate in these crevices, it causes the gums to detach from the teeth, so the crevices become READ MORE
There is normally a 1-3 mm deep crevice between the gums and teeth. When bacteria accumulate in these crevices, it causes the gums to detach from the teeth, so the crevices become deeper than normal. These deeper crevices are called pockets. Pockets are difficult to keep clean and can become infected, and the bacteria damage the bone holding your teeth in place, so eventually you can lose your teeth.
Can you chew gum with a dental bridge?
Yes. Make it sugarless!
Is scaling of teeth painful?
It usually involves local anesthesia - "Novocaine" - so it is not painful.
How safe are dental x-rays?
Modern x-ray machines produce so little radiation that radiology experts are about to stop recommending use of a lead apron. The amount of radiation is extremely small. Be sure READ MORE
Modern x-ray machines produce so little radiation that radiology experts are about to stop recommending use of a lead apron. The amount of radiation is extremely small. Be sure your dentist or periodontist is using a new machine.
Should I use mouthwash regularly?
Rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash once a day helps prevent decay. Otherwise it is of little benefit.
