When Do You Need a Periodontist?

NYC periodontist, Dr. Kissel, with female patient using Perioscope to show her the treatment for Periodontitis

As a New York City periodontist,  Dr. Kissel understands the importance of maintaining good oral health. However, many people are unaware of the impact that their gum health can have on their overall well-being. That’s why Dr. Kissel would like to take the time to explore the reasons why you may need to book an […]

Cosmetic Crown Lengthening – Case Study

Cosmetic Crown Lengthening before and after photos of a young woman

Many patients come to my Manhattan, NYC, periodontal office to reduce the amount of gum tissue displayed when smiling.  This procedure is commonly called cosmetic crown lengthening (CCL). In this specific case, the surgery entailed making an incision between the tooth and gum without removing any gum tissue. The gum tissue is lifted above the teeth and off […]

Tips To Choose A Periodontist In New York City

Dr. Kissel New York City Board-Certified Periodontist specializing in Dental Microsurgery

New York City residents have a wide variety of local periodontists to choose from. After all, they live in the Big Apple. There’s a world of possibilities on every block of the City, and several oral health care practitioners to choose from. But when it comes to choosing a provider to manage periodontal disease or […]

Oral Hygiene Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease

Mature Couple Brushing Teeth In Mirror Reflection

Some of the basic actions you must perform each day to prevent periodontal disease are brushing and flossing your teeth properly. We’d like to share some advice the help maintain your oral health. How To Brush Properly While brushing the outside surfaces of your teeth, position the brush at a 45-degree angle where your gums […]

What Causes Teeth Wear?

Mature Man Smiling Slightly to Hide Teeth

Excessive tooth wear causes many oral health complications. There are preventative and corrective treatment options for patients experiencing tooth wear issues.

Why Microsurgical Techniques Are Ideal For Cosmetic Crown Lengthening

Microsurgical approach to periodontal issues

Crown lengthening is a surgical technique to remove gum tissue, bone, or both to expose more of a tooth. Often a patient requires a specific tooth to be fixed, perhaps because a tooth doesn’t stick out enough or because it is broken. In addition, crown lengthening can treat a smile with too much gum tissue […]

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