Dr. Carla H. Schlissel, DDS
Dentist | General Practice
500 Montauk Hwy West Islip New York, 11795About
Dr. Carla Schlissel is a Dentist practicing in West Islip, New York. Dr. Schlissel 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.
Education and Training
SUNYAB Sch of Dental Medicine DDS 1984
Provider Details
Dr. Carla H. Schlissel, DDS's Expert Contributions
How can I ease dentures' pain?
A couple of reasons your dentures may hurt> You may have sore spots and need a denture adjustment - see your dentist.Your bite might be off and you need an adjustment - see your dentist.Your bone may have lost or gained weight, so your dentures don't fit properly. You need to see your dentist.Your jawbone may have reabsorbed so your denture no longer fits properly. Your denture may need to be relined or redone - see your dentist.Good luck. READ MORE
When should I replace my dentures?
Dentures, in general, might need replacing every 5-15 years depending on a number of factors, including the condition of your your mouth (how much bone do you have? how is the condition of your bony ridges and the gums over and around them.) How are the condition of the teeth? Are they very worn? Check with your dentist. READ MORE
Can you drink red wine with Invisalign?
You can - but bear in mind red wine can stain composite. And the little aligners that were bonded onto your teeth are bonded with composite. So I would think that over time they may stain. But I'm not sure, so check with your orthodontist. READ MORE
Can a tight retainer damage teeth?
I really don't know much about retainers. Please check with your orthodontist. READ MORE
Is it painful to get a crown put on your tooth?
First, depending on how the crown is made, this is usually a 1 or 2 visit procedure, occasionally 3. If you had a root canal procedure on the tooth, you have no nerve remaining, so you won't feel the preparation at all. If you didn't, you will be numb, and, again, won't feel it. If the crown is being made "in-house" the tooth will be scanned into a computer and, a few hours later, the final crown will be cemented. If the crown is being conventionally made, an impression will be made either on the first visit and then a final crown will be cemented on the second visit, or (if there's too much bleeding for various reasons) an impression done on the 2nd visit and the final crown cemented on the 3rd. You would have a temporary crown covering your tooth between visits. So, in short and to answer your question, no. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- New York State Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Suffolk County Dental Society
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Boy Scouts of America
What do you attribute your success to?
- Empathizing with my patients (because I am a "chicken" patient) and just truly enjoying what I do.
Awards
- Assorted Who's Who, Leading Physicians of the World, America's Top Dentists, Trademark Women of Distinction
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Anywhere
Hobbies / Sports
- Counted Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Cooking, Baking, Stamp Collecting
Favorite professional publications
- DentalTown, JADA, NYS Dental Journal, SCDS Journal
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