Ryan Levy, DDS
Periodontist | Periodontics
25 Pompton Ave Suite 101A Verona NJ, 07044About
Dr. Ryan Levy practices Periodontics in Westfield, NJ and Verona, NJ. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Levy 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. Levy provides are scaling and root planing, root surface debridement, extractions, bone grafting, gingival grafting, implant placement, sinus elevation, laser periodontal surgery, and treatment of failing implants.
Education and Training
Columbia University DDS 2021
Rutgers University Certificate in Periodontics 2024
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What level of gum recession needs treatment?
Once a tooth has no more attached keratinized tissue that tooth will require a gingival graft. READ MORE
How long after gum graft can I get a crown?
Typically, following gingival grafting for receding gums you can have a crown placed on the tooth 6-8 weeks after the gingival graft. READ MORE
Can laser therapy be used to treat gum disease?
Laser therapy can be used to treat gum disease, however there are cases in which traditional osseous surgery may be preferred over laser therapy. READ MORE
How do you treat receding gums?
The treatment for receding gums is to perform a gingival graft in order to provide the teeth with the recession quality gum tissue. READ MORE
If I have a family history of periodontal disease, what extra steps should I take?
You should see a periodontist regularly and alternate cleanings with your general dentist every 3 months. READ MORE
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Professional Memberships
- New Jersey Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Periodontology
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