Dr. Alexander J Corsair DMD
Periodontist | Periodontics
364 Merrick Road Rockville Centre NY, 11570About
Dr. Alexander Corsair practices Periodontics in Rockville Centre, NY. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. 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.
Education and Training
New Jersey College Of Med and Dentistry 1967
Board Certification
American Board of Periodontology
Provider Details
Dr. Alexander J Corsair DMD's Expert Contributions
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, to 20% 10 years down the road.What are the factors that contribute to dental implant failure?Let's start with a list:...
Can implants be done without bone grafting?
Yes. Most of the time there is enough bone READ MORE
Can periodontal disease be reversed?
Yes, by seeing a periodontist. READ MORE
Are there any home remedies to treat gingivitis?
You need to see a periodontist. READ MORE
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 is the experience my patients have. READ MORE
Can gingivitis be prevented?
Floss EVERY DAY and have professional cleanings 3 to 4 times annually. READ MORE
What is the course of treatment for bleeding and swelling gums?
See a periodontist right away. READ MORE
Can gum bleeding in a diabetic patient get serious?
Yes see a periodontist. READ MORE
Dentures have caused gum injury. What can I do?
See a periodontist about implants to stabilize the dentures. READ MORE
Can cavities in small children get serious?
Yes READ MORE
Can coconut oil cure periodontal disease?
No READ MORE
What are the treatment options for gingivitis?
Learn to brush and floss properly. See a periodontist for scaling or deep cleaning right now. READ MORE
Will a periodontist help stop my gums from bleeding?
Yes. READ MORE
Why do I have a sharp pain in my gums?
You may have canker sores or herpes simplex. READ MORE
Is gum disease possible in a 3 year old?
No. READ MORE
Why are my dental implants hurting my gums?
Speak to the periodontist. READ MORE
My gums are becoming white. What is the reason for this?
Smoking or dry mouth. READ MORE
I keep getting ulcers in my gums. Is it the food or something else?
Nothing to do but symptomatic relief. READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
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 READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFaculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Periodontics SUNY STONY BROOK 1990 - 2017
Awards
- Fellow American College of Dentists 1990
Professional Memberships
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- American Academy of Periodontology
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Hope and Heroes
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