Dr. Ellen Pikus-Katz, DDS
Dentist | General Practice
100 Rt. 9 North Suite 11 Englishtown NJ, 07726About
Dr. Ellen Pikus-Katz, DDS is a Dentist practicing in Englishtown, NJ. Dr. Pikus-Katz, DDS 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.
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Does Invisalign stay in when you sleep?
Hello, You have to wear Invisalign 22 hours a day. Only removing it when eating or drinking. You can leave it in if you are drinking cold water. READ MORE
Is a deep gum cleaning really necessary?
Hello, If there are indications for a deep cleaning, it’s absolutely necessary. What are the indications? If you have a bone loss, anything more than 5 mm, accumulations of subgingival calculus (calcifies plaque deposits under the gums), or bleeding gums, you will need a deep cleaning even at this young age. READ MORE
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