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I'm 26yrs old and I still have three baby teeth. My canine (baby) tooth is currently loose and the adult canine is coming in, but slowly. Can I go to a regular dentist to have my tooth pulled and gum cut to allow the tooth to come in properly or should I visit a specialist?
Dear Raquel:
I would love to say yes... however, the problem is that you do not know the extent of knowledge, experience, or skill of the general dentist. Some are excellent, most are average or below. Most top students in dental school (about 20%) go on to become specialists, so you are left with the rest of the class to deal with. I do know several absolutely excellent general dentists, but are you willing to take chances? Since your problem is not that common, I would suggest the following:
1. Locate a Prosthodontist near you. The Prosthodontist is the specialist in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. www.prosthodontics.org will have the link to locating a Prosthodontist near you.
2. Since the Prosthodontist usually deal with the top-end and the most difficult treatment plans, ask the Prosthontist to refer you to an orthodontist of his/her choice. The chances that the Prosthodontist would know the best suited Orthodontist are much better than if you go and locate one yourself. Some Orthodontists specialize in braces for adults, ant that would be the most suitable person for you to see. www.braces.org will have a link to locating an orthodontist if you chose to do it yourself.
If you still have a problem, please do not hesitate to give me a call a the office, and I'll gladly recommend a colleague.
Best of luck,
Dr. Zev Kaufman
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Zev Kaufman, D.D.S.
Expertise
I can answer any question from simple routine dentistry to very complex dentistry with emphasis on reconstructive, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. My expertise is in co-ordination of very complex treatment plans with other dental specialists or as a one-man-team, since I have extensive training in Prosthodontics, Surgical Implantology, and orthodontics.
Experience
Over a decade in private practice of Surgical Implantology and Prosthodontics. Founder and owner of Prosthodontics & Implant Surgery of Manhattan, PC.
Clinical Assistant Professor at the Post-Graduate Department of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry.
Lecture weekly since 1999 on advanced Implant Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry Post-Graduate Program in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry.
Former clinical assistant professor of Dental Radiology at the NYU College of Dentistry.
Former clinical and lecture faculty at Lincoln Hospital, Dental residency program.
Former clinical and lecture faculty at St. Barnabas Hospital (Bronx, NY) dental residency program.
Lecture nationally on Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry.
Organizations
Memeber of the American College of Prosthodontics.
Memeber of the Acacdemy of Osseointegration.
Member or the Omikron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honors Dental Society.
Member of the American Dental Education Association.
Education/Credentials
Graduated with Honors from New York University College of Dentistry.
Post-Graduate training and certificate in the specialty of Prosthodontics.
Post-Graduate training and ceritificate in Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Dentistry.
Honors-program in Comprehensive and Applied Practice Management.
Honors-program in Orthodontics.
Awards and Honors
NYU Cervice award to the community.
OKU honor society.
National Dean's List.
National Who's Who.
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