Dr. Jeffrey D. Litman DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
475 Marlton Pike W Marlton NJ, 08053Rating
5/5
About
Besides dental extracions, Dr. Litman focuses on dental implants, TMJ disorders, and facial pain. If your interested in botox, it can be done here as well!!!
Education and Training
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Bucknell BS 2005
Kings County Hospital Center 2011
Temple University Hospital MD 2015
Board Certification
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
Provider Details
Dr. Jeffrey D. Litman DMD's Expert Contributions
When can I stop rinsing with saltwater after tooth extraction?
Salt water rinsing helps gently clean healing tissue and disinfect. Do this starting on day 2 to stabilize the clot and continue for 7-10 days. Jeff Litman DMD READ MORE
Why am I bleeding after starting Invisalign?
You could be bleeding because of hygiene issues. With invisilogn it could be harder to keep up with hygieine. Gingivitis is a common phenomenon that occur with orthodontics invisalign or braces. Less likely would be trauma or inflamation from movement. Make sure you are properly brushing and flossing at least twice a day. Speak to your general dentist and hygienist for advice and instruction. Speak with orthodontist if invisalign is ill fitting. READ MORE
How often should I rinse my mouth with salt water after tooth extraction?
You should rinse with salt water after every meal starting 24 hours after the procedure. Usually for 5-7 days. Lightly swish and use a small amount of salt. READ MORE
How long does dental implant surgery take?
Dental implants if planned correctly is a fast and routine procedure. Shouldn't take longer then 30 minutes if routine. READ MORE
How long does numbing last after a filling?
Could last for 4-6 hours for it to completely dissipate READ MORE
How often do braces get adjusted?
Speak with your orthodontist for this question. Could be monthly or longer. READ MORE
What is the recovery time for TMJ surgery?
Definition of Recovery is different for everyone and tmj surgery has many facets and procedures involved. Total reconstruction could take a few weeks and a hospital stay for a few days where as a routine arthroscopy can be a few days READ MORE
Can they put you to sleep for dental implants?
Yes. General and intravenous anesthesia can be used for any procedure performed by an oral surgeon. Most of these procedures can be office based. READ MORE
Can wisdom tooth pain go away on its own?
It will not completely go away on its own unless the wisdom tooth is removed. READ MORE
Are electric toothbrushes any better for the teeth?
I find that electric tooth brushes make brushing easier but do not have any more benefits then regular manual brushes READ MORE
How should I select my toothpaste?
Speak to your general dentist but check amount of fluoride in tooth paste. Also check if certified by ADA. READ MORE
Can calcium deficiency impact teeth?
Calcium deficiency absolutely can impact health and teeth. Besides strengthening bone and teeth, calcium is needed for all the muscles of the body including the heart. Making sure your child gets the proper amount of calcium is imperative. Calcium deficiency can manifest as under developed adult or primary teeth which are discolored and more susceptible to cavities and decay. If your child is lactose intolerant, there are substitutions for dairy products as well as other products like orange juice which contain calcium as well as over the counter calcium supplements. Vitamin D is another way to increase calcium absorption and is in the form of droplets for infants. Make sure you talk to your nutritionist and pediatrician about daily requirements and other options. It is usually in the 1200 mg range for calcium daily but it depends on age. Also, understand with supplementation, there is such a thing as too much and excess calcium can be harmful medically. As your child gets older, daily vitamins can rectify your problem. Hope this helps. READ MORE
How often to use mouth wash?
To whom it may concern, Fluoride rinses will help and can be used twice a day. Talk with your general dentist about it. It depends what the fluoride rinse is as well. If its just crest or listerine then you should be fine. There are prescription fluoride rinses you can get from your general dentist which are stronger and you have to be careful how much fluoride you ingest. Otherwise, over the counter, you should be fine. READ MORE
How can I close the gap between my frontal teeth?
This question is best suited for an orthodontist or a cosmetic dentist and not an oral surgeon, but from what I know, the options to close a 2 mm gap are to undergo orthodontic braces/Invisalign to shorten the gap and align your dentition, or veneers/ cosmetic anterior crowns fabricated to fill the gap with tooth structure. Both options are tedious and expensive but in my opinion a good orthodontist can realign your teeth appropriately. READ MORE
Is reflux giving me bad breath?
To Whom it may concern, You are right. Chronic gastro-esophageal reflux Disease (GERD) CAN cause bad breath. The food digested is broken down by bacteria in your gut. The back flow of undigested food, the bacteria, and the broken down food up your esophagus emits an odor causing bad breath and of course and dissolve and erode your teeth. Speak with your primary physician about going on an H2 blocker or Proton pump inhibitor for serious GERD. This will reduce the acidity of the contents of your reflux but you also have to make some lifestyle adjustments. As you said, just taking Nexium might decrease discomfort but won=E2=80=99t remove the bad breath issue. Some adjustments you can try are listed below:=20 1) stop smoking (if applicable)- smoking loosens the musculature at the junction of you stomach and esophagus (decreases lower esophageal tone) making it easier to reflux contents 2) wait 2 - 3 hours after eating before laying down to avoid back flow - allow gravity to help keep the contents down 3) eat smaller meals rather then one large dinner 4) try chewing gum or mint losanges to help contents stay down and to hep freshen breath 5) Try brushing your tongue more often after meals. Hope this helps. Dr. Jeff Litman Daley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery associates READ MORE
Is water-flossing as effective as regular flossing?
My personal opinion is that nothing beats regular flossing 2 times a day and following with your hygienist/dentist every 6 months. All the other options out there are more marketing gimmicks. I am just the surgeon so you should ask this to your personal general dentist and hygienist who are experts in this field. Jeff Litman DMD READ MORE
Wisdom teeth removal
Oral surgeons are specialized dentists that have 4-6 years of head and neck surgery residency training making them the most competent to handle difficult impacted wisdom teeth. Dentists are trained to extract teeth but may not have that experience to handle complicated wisdom teeth that may be near vital structures in the head and neck. There's nothing wrong with the general dentists pulling wisdom teeth if they feel competent to do so. Talk to your dentist and see if they are willing to. Most of the time they will refer to a specialist if the tooth is under the gum and bone due to the surgical complexity. Hope this helps. Jeff Litman DMD READ MORE
Adult tooth is loose. What should I do?
In order to save the tooth it must be repositioned within 2-4 hours and stabilized with braces. This must be evaluated immediately if you would like to salvage the tooth. If the tooth fails you can always obtain an implant later on. Your more then welcome to make an appointment with my practice. 6106234211 or 610 544 5251 Hope this helps- please seek dental professional or go to the emergency room to get appropriate treatment. READ MORE
Very swollen and red gums after routine dental cleaning
To whom it may concern, Thank you for your question. It is perfectly normal to be swollen and have red gums after a cleaning for a week, especially if you haven't been to the dentist in a while. It could mean that since you last had a cleaning, there was more calculus in deeper areas. This inflammatory process should dissipate in a week. It's important to inform your dentist of these issues and follow up if the swelling continues. Jeff Litman DMD READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Diplomate of the American Dental Society of Anesthesia
- Diplomate of the International College of Oral Implantologists
- Bachelor of Science in Chemcial Engineering from Bucknell University
- Board certified in OMFS 3 American Board of Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Professional Memberships
- American Acadamy of Oral and maxillfacial Surgery
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- International College of Implantologists
Treatments
- Wisdom teeth extractions, dental implants, dental alveolar rehabilitation and reconstruction, TMJ treatment, Facial Pain, Oral surgical Pathology
Fellowships
- Kings County Hospital Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, International college of Oral Implantologists, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, pennsylvania society of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my hard work, no-quit attitude, and motivation provided by my wife my grandfather.
Areas of research
Facial Pain
Philanthropic Initiatives
Participated in "Give Kids a Smile" Since 2009.
Participated in Indian Health Services (IHS) 2008. An organization to help indegent people in Arizona.
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Running, Music, Poker, watching professional football
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Areas of research
Facial Pain
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Dr. Jeffrey D. Litman DMD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Litman
- Jaimie
Had to have three wisdom teeth surgically removed. He is amazing! Made sure I was comfortable, made me laugh the whole time, and made it painless. Explained everything and answered all questions. Would definitely recommend him and see him again. I had a fear of the dentist and oral surgeon, and now I feel confident. Thank you so much Dr. Litman !
- Raphael
Dr. Is truly 5 star. I recommend dr to anyone and I never recommend anyone.
The doctors here are awesome. I've seen all three doctors and they are all wonderful. I highly recommend Dr. Litman to everyone!
- Norene
Absolutely the best experience for an extraction that anyone could have. Painless, no bleeding or swelling. I would recommend Dr. Litman without reservation.
- Carol
Dr. Litman is an excellent oral surgeon. I would certainly would refer him to my friends. The office staff is very helpful!
- Roberta
Had the best experience, my gums was hurting for about 2 months, and now after my surgery here at this office, Springfield. No more gum pain. Thanks doc
- Karen
Dr Litman was the best ever. Is he married ??? Lol
- William
Thank you so much!
- Amanda
Very knowledgable kind courteous Doctor.
- Angel
The office staff is wonderful and Dr. Litman is great, friendly and made my visit very pleasant
- Leigh
Awesome experience! Would recommend this doctor to anyone!
- Debra
Wonderful service lovely atmosphere friendly dr and staff
- Ra'ahna
Dr. litman was an amazing oral surgeon, he made me as comfortable as possible and super friendly. The customer service was the best customer service I've ever experience from a dentist office. Please keep up the good work and please keep making people feel comfortable and relaxed. Thank you so much- Ra'ahna Middleton, Wisdom tooth removal patient
- Amanda
Great practice! Doctors were very knowledgeable.
- Victoria
I was extremely upset and scared but the staff and Dr Litman were so sweet and patient I would highly recommend this facility
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