Rafael Cordero, Periodontist
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Rafael Cordero

Periodontist | Periodontics

3345 Burns road 203 Palm Beach Gardens FLORIDA, 33410
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Dr. Rafael Cordero practices Periodontics in Palm Beach Gardens, FLORIDA. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Cordero 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. Cordero provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement, periodontal surgery including grafting of bone and esthetic gum tissue grafts. Dr. Cordero has extensive training and experience in placement and treatment of dental implants, sinus lifts, and surgical adjunctive procedures for restoration of teeth and implants. His office is set- up with state of the art equipment, 3-D extraoral and intraoral digital scanners and a caring and calm environment.

Education and Training

University of Kentucky Periodontics 1991

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish
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Rafael Cordero's Expert Contributions
  • Can gum pockets heal?

    Pockets heal if and when treated. They usually do not heal on their own. They form due to bacteria and "sticky film" or plaque disrupting the seal of the gum tissue against the tooth. In order to recreate that seal, that bacteria and film have to be removed and cleaned out. READ MORE

  • Can you get an infection under a bridge?

    Yes, but only if the infection is related to the teeth supporting the bridge. Periodontal disease or endodontic infection may drain or present itself partly under the bridge, but will be related to the teeth supporting it. It's the only way. READ MORE

  • Do dental bridges damage teeth?

    No, bridges do not damage teeth. There are specific indications for them, periodontal support must be adequate, distance between the two or more teeth involved has to be such, so pressure is not too heavy, length of teeth favorable for retention of the bridge, etc. Yes, a bridge requires cutting into tooth structure which in itself weakens the tooth or increases possibility of undue wear on the teeth involved, especially at a young age. If done well and maintained properly, a bridge may last many, many years. Today, when the indications are right, replacing lost teeth with implants is preferred. READ MORE

  • Concern for gum graft recovery

    The graft has worked. It may not cover the root surface 100% and will set a bit lower (on lower teeth) or higher (on upper teeth), depending on which teeth we're talking about, but do not touch or move the graft anymore. Call your doctor to explain the condition and have her/him look at it. READ MORE

  • My root canal is infected again. What should I do?

    Give the dentist that did the root canal treatment (RCT) a chance to correct it. If this is a primary dentist, he/she may want to treat it with a final dose of antibiotics, but this is not very predictable. A consultation with a RCT specialist may be better and necessary. If the treatment was originally performed by a specialist, this specialist may want to see it and re-treat. Some re-treatments are easier than others. What was the reason for the RCT to begin with? If it was due to a fracture, it may be that this may be the reason for the constant pain or re-infection. READ MORE

  • When can I return to work after gum graft surgery?

    Recovery is similar for many of the surgical procedures. The first three days are the most intense with post-operative signs an symptoms of trauma or inflammation: swelling, moderate soreness, possible minor bruising. If the 4 teeth requiring grafting are on the same side of the mouth, it is certainly more practical to do it all at once. If they are in different sides of the mouth (left/right), you may elect to do them separately, but it will require two appointments, two healing periods, twice the # of prescriptions, etc. I'd follow the recommendation given by your treating surgeon. She/he knows better the particular situation of your condition. READ MORE

  • What is a dry socket?

    It is an acute inflammation of the bone that housed a tooth that was recently extracted. Sockets are hollow spaces inside of your mandible or maxilla that remain after a tooth has been removed. These spaces immediately fill with blood after the extraction, forming a clot which has the property to turn into bone over time. Sometimes, irritation towards the site breaks up the "glue" or adhesive that holds the blood clot to the walls surrounding the space and the clot breaks off and falls out. These walls of bone remain bare and exposed to the environment and may become infected. Patients may develop fever and always develop severe pain. This condition can only be treated at a dentist's office to protect the area from severe infection and promote healing. Most common contributory factor is smoking. Call your treating dentist and follow his instructions and recommendations. Hope this helps. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Treatment of periodontal disease and placement of dental implants

Professional Memberships

  • ADA, AAP, ICOI, ITI  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Collaborates with Faith In Practice on international dental missions, volunteers with local centers El Sol and My Clinic in Jupiter, Florida

Rafael Cordero's Practice location

3345 Burns road 203 -
Palm Beach Gardens, FLORIDA 33410
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