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About David Scharf
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Expertise
I am a board Certified periodontist which means that I am an expert in treating gum disease (periodontal disease) and placing dental implants. I can answer questions related to treating gum disease, bleeding gums, maintaining healthy gums, and structural issues with the gums such as recession, to gummy a smile, crown lengthening etc. I am also certified in Laser Periodontal therapy which allows me to treat gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel. I can address those questions as well.

Experience
I have been practicing periodontics and placing dental implants since 1990. I have treated thousands of patients for both gum disease and dental implants. I currently an a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the nations largest dental school.

Publications
Journal of the American Dental Association, Journal of Periodontology, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, International Journal of Oral and Maxilofacial Implants

Education/Credentials
BA/DMD Boston University Cum Laud. Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Periodontics fro New York University. Board Certification in Periodontics 1995

Awards and Honors
e was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon (the "Phi Beta Kappa" for dentists), and received the Boston University award for Excellence in Periodontology, the Boston University Predoctoral Prosthetic Award for Excellence in Prosthetics, and the Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding Senior Student Award, the Boston University Operative Dentistry Special Achievement Award, and the Quintessence Publishing Company Outstanding Senior Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice. Following dental school, Dr. Scharf completed a year long General Practice Residency at The Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. As a resident at this top New York program, he gained extensive clinical experience in such fields as prothodontics, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, management of the medically compromised patient, and general dentistry. This experience was completed by clinical rotations in the departments of general medicine, anesthesia, and emergency medicine.

   

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Filling11/20/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: I am 19 years old, and all 4 of my first molars (6s) have been referred for class I silver amalgam ...
  A: First it is great to see that you are so interested in the health of your teeth. "Silver fillings" ...
Root canal voids11/5/2009David Scharf
  Q: I am not sure if you will be able to answer this question for me, but I have had severe issues with ...
  A: Wow. What a long question. I am a periodontist on Long Island and I will do my best for you. ...
bleeding gums11/1/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: I don't have insurance or money to go to the dentist. Is there anything that I could do at home to ...
  A: Deyja, My best suggestion is adequate brushing twice per day with flossing and using a mouth rinse. ...
gum graft10/25/2009David Scharf
  Q: had a gum graft done 3 weeks ago. All has healed very well. Just wondering though, I see a tiny ...
  A: It is not unusual to see a ridge while the gum graft is maturing. Give it 6 months to settle in and ...
cerac crown, root canal, crown lengthening PAIN10/20/2009David Scharf
  Q: 2 years ago or so I had a root canal on my left back molar, saw a perio for infection in the bone ...
  A: Tough to say. If it was comfortable for a year then began to hurt my guess would be that either the ...
periodontics10/16/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: What is the difference between a full mouth debridement and planing and scaling all quads? I have ...
  A: Full mouth debridement is done when your mouth is such bad shape that you cannot do an exam. ...
Question about Dental implant10/5/2009David Scharf
  Q: One of my 2 front teeth that has a root canal broke below the Gum line and my dentist had put in a ...
  A: -The closest people I know are Robert Jaffin in Hackensack 201-489-5155 and Lenny Resnick in ...
Question about Dental implant10/5/2009David Scharf
  Q: One of my 2 front teeth that has a root canal broke below the Gum line and my dentist had put in a ...
  A: 1. It depends on the training of the individual. I would recommend you see a periodontist. If you ...
crown lengthening on distal9/29/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: I saw a periodontics regarding molar #18 for a crown lengthening, which I have a filling now. He ...
  A: It sounds like he is willing to try to save your tooth, which is your goal. However sometimes things ...
Crown Lengthening9/27/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: I had a crown lengthening (or more likely a gingivoplasty) on tooth number 11 done 10 days ago by an ...
  A: Joy - Since I have not examined you I cannot give you advice. I also do not know why this was done? ...
5 mm pocket, periodintic treatment/orthodotics9/26/2009David Scharf
  Q: I have a large amount of dental work due to dental neglect as a child. As an adult, for decades, I ...
  A: Any dentist with the proper training can address an issue with the bite. This could be an ...
implants9/16/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: Generally speaking, with the following scenerio: Lower Molars Extracted on right side & 8 months ...
  A: Usually we are not concerned about movement of teeth within a year of treatment. It usually takes ...
implants, bone resorption9/15/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: Dr. Segal, i have 23-24mm space between upper lateral incisors. Would you say if 4 implants are ...
  A: The minimum distance for 4 4mm implants is generally considered 27mm (min 2mm of bone space on each ...
implants, bone resorption9/15/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: Dr. Segal, i have 23-24mm space between upper lateral incisors. Would you say if 4 implants are ...
  A: I'm not sure if you have lost 2 or four teeth? If you are talking about replacing 4 lost teeth with ...
Molar Extraction for Dentures9/14/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: Segal, My dentist has informed me that I need to have my lower back two molars extracted so that my ...
  A: Since I have not met you and examined your mouth I cannot advise you wether to have your teeth ...
teeth growing in too fast9/14/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: My child will be 6 in 2 months and already has 4 of her permanant teeth (the 4 front bottoms). And ...
  A: There is a wide variation in the rate of loss of baby teeth / eruption of adult teeth. The best way ...
gum9/10/2009David Scharf
  Q: i am living in Mexico and had been suffering from bleeding gums for some time but wasnt able to see ...
  A: I cannot tell you how urgent it is to have the operation not having examined you. Proper oral ...
crown/gum pain9/9/2009David Scharf
  Q: I had a gold crown put in in the top left side near the back, and the moment the dentist finished it ...
  A: If the crown extends below the gum into what we call the attachment then there can be the type of ...
Peri Implant tissue9/1/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: I have maxillary implants on 2&3, with sinus augmentation about 5 years ago. I had a procedure last ...
  A: Denise, First I cannot provide an individual diagnosis with a clinical examination. I am concerned ...
Pre-periodontal treament question & implants9/1/2009David Scharf
  Q: ) I have an amazing dentist who is also a periodontal specialist and I am well aware that I need a ...
  A: I cannot say what a difference a waterpic will make without knowing how effective your oral hygiene ...
bone regeneration8/27/2009David Scharf
  Q: What is the difference, if any, between bone regeneration and bone grafts (using cadaver bone)to ...
  A: Bone regeneration is the result obtained by placing a bone graft. There are a number of ways to ...
peridontic surgery8/26/2009David Scharf
  Q: It has been suggested that I have surgery to replace a receding gum line, particularly over my eye ...
  A: Root coverage can be accomplished by grafting gum tissue from the surface of the palate (what you ...
Teeth Question8/24/2009David Scharf
  Q: I had a few questions. After meeting with my dentist about 2 years ago (when I was about 22/23) I ...
  A: Paragraph 1: Sometimes there is a pocket, not because there was bone loss, but because the gum ...
bone grafts for implant8/24/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: Do you think that bone grafts (the kind done about 8months to a year after a tooth is extracted) ...
  A: The goal of grafting is to provide the body the means to grow bone. Over time the graft is resorbed ...
Bone Grafting for Implant8/1/2009David Scharf
  Q: My number #9 tooth was extracted 2008 July, and my preiodontist performed 3 bone grafting on my gum. ...
  A: It sounds like your dentist's recommendation is to see an oral surgeon. I can understand your ...
Pockets7/29/2009David Scharf
  Q: I had a root planing and deep scaling done not quite 3 years ago and it was deemed a success. I ...
  A: Karen: To answer your questions. 1. I don't know what antibiotics may be covered by your insurance ...
Smelly Gum7/24/2009David Scharf
  Q: I have recently (only the past week) noticed a smell and bad taste coming form my upper rear left ...
  A: I would expect that the smell would resolve very quickly once food impaction is eliminated. Within a ...
Question7/22/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: I had to visit the dentist because my tooth broke. They took an Xray and saw that the decay was ...
  A: Leisa - The need for root canal treatment is not to eliminate pain but to seal the inside of the ...
sore, puffy gums7/22/2009David Scharf
  Q: After a root canal throw a crown (attached to a permanent bridge) my bite immediately felt off. I ...
  A: An ill fitting bridge will accumulate more bacterial plaque than a bridge that fits well. As more ...
Gum recession and teeth whitening7/16/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: Sorry to bother you with a superficial question but I would appreciate some insight from someone ...
  A: Adam - I cannot give you a recommendation.Severe recession is often related to severe bone loss. You ...
Extreme pain and swollen gums7/9/2009David Scharf
  Q: Last month I notice some pain but went away in a day. Well 2 days ago the pain came back I was able ...
  A: It sounds like to have an abscessed tooth that needs immediate attention. See if a local oral ...
receding gum after tooth implant7/8/2009Edward H. Segal, DDS, FICD
  Q: I had 3 teeth implant 6 mos ago,and 1 tooth was done 2 years ago. I just notice that my gum around 1 ...
  A: In general when there is recession of the gum around implants placed 1-2 years ago you have to look ...
Periodontal Ligament Pain7/8/2009David Scharf
  Q: Dr. Scharf: I think I am suffering from periodontal ligament pain in #18. If that is correct is ...
  A: It may be that the bite needs to be adjusted. It would be strange to get ligament pain with no ...
Gums7/7/2009David Scharf
  Q: I havent gotten an official cleaning in about 3 years at the dentist, due to not having health ...
  A: I always smile when people don't get their teeth cleaned because they don't have insurance. The ...
augmentin7/2/2009David Scharf
  Q: Hey doctor, when it comes to antibiotics and fighting infections on the bone, is augmentin a lot ...
  A: Augmentin is amocicillin with clavuronic acid. This helps it be effective against bacteria that ...
hello7/1/2009David Scharf
  Q: and I was wondering if flouridex would help treat this? Is flouridex a good product and what does it ...
  A: I have never heard of fluoridex so I cannot comment specifically on that product. I have never seen ...
Roof of mouth gingiva6/23/2009David Scharf
  Q: Over the past 5-6 months, the rugae on the top of my mouth have become more pronounced...no ...
  A: If you have gingivitis that can cause the rugae to enlarge. I have also found that sometimes ...
Problems With Implant Surgery6/20/2009David Scharf
  Q: Can you please offer me some advice regarding the recent onset of gum recession following implant ...
  A: You may want to see a periodontist to see if the area can be grafted. I cannot say if the oral ...
Recession6/19/2009David Scharf
  Q: I've had recession for a while and now the v-shape part of the gum that separates two teeth are ...
  A: The v shaped piece of tissue is called the papilla. The papilla typically fills the space between ...
Infection6/19/2009David Scharf
  Q: Two days ago, I had a gum-transplant procedure to combat a receding gumline on one of my teeth. The ...
  A: I think you should return to the dentist who did the graft and let that practitioner manage the ...

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