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Kenneth Epstein

Bio

I have been practicing general dentistry in Lindenhurst, NY since 1976. It has been a pleasure helping my patients these many years, seeing younger patients grow up and have families of their own.

I have been married since dental school and have three children and three grandchildren. Hobbies I enjoy include pottery and photography.

I still love dentistry and enjoy the stimulation of taking new courses and adding new procedures to the treatments I provide. Areas of special interest include endodontics, orthodontics including Invisalign and ClearCorrect, placement of mini-implants and reconstruction including implants.



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  • dentistry

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Annual Dental Cleaning May Be Enough for Some: Study

    MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- For many people, once-a-year dental cleaning may be enough to prevent gum disease that leads to tooth loss, according to a new study.

    "Twice-yearly cleanings have been recommended for over 50 years without supporting evidence,...Full Article

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    Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • Kenneth Epstein
    Kenneth Epstein answered:
    Should I talk to my dentist if I still feel tooth pain after a root canal?

    In my experience doing root canal therapy for nearly 40 years, most patients have some tenderness after treatment. Typically "mild soreness" possibly requiring over-the-counter medication such as ibuprophen or acetaminophen for a few days is enough to control the discomfort. Occasionally patients have

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  • Kenneth Epstein
    Kenneth Epstein answered:
    What is a root canal?

    Every healthy tooth has living tissue within it. When this tissue is injured due to trauma or infection (such as deep decay) the living part may "die". Dead tissue is gangrene and toxic to the rest of the body. Because to access is limited to the small opening at the tip of the root, the problems

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