Richard Gochman

Bio

Dr. Richard Gochman obtained his bachelors degree from SUNY- Oneonta, and then attended Columbia University, where he received his DDS degree in 1983. After graduating, he completed a residency program in general dentistry at Bronx–Lebanon Hospital, a division of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In 1984, he started private practice at his current location in Flushing, New York. Dr. Gochman serves as an attending dentist at Bronx–Lebanon Hospital, where he supervises and lectures for the residency program in fixed prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, cosmetic veneers). His professional memberships include the American Dental Association (ADA), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA), Fellow of the American Dental Implant Association and Associate Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute. Dr. Gochman is certified in implant surgery from Camlog and prosthetic restorations from Camlog, Nobel, 3I, and Zimmer. He has completed numerous advanced courses on veneers and all-ceramic restorations.

The Consumers Research Council named him as one of the Top 100 Dentists in Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in 2007, 2008 and 2010. He was also named in 2005 Srathmore’s Who’s Who for Business in Dentistry.

Dr. Gochman, a native New Yorker, grew up in Flushing. He currently resides in Long Island with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include golf, tennis, and coaching Youth Softball.

Specialties:

  • dentistry

Affiliation:

  • Bronx- Lebanon Hospital Center

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:

    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:

    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

  • Richard Gochman
    Richard Gochman answered:
    Are there alternatives to a root canal?

    There are alternatives to root canal treatment, if it is determined that the nerve is damaged in a tooth, but the tooth is still savable then a root canal would be the treatment of choice. The decision of whether to save the tooth or not is really dependent on the extent to which the tooth is damaged.

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  • Richard Gochman
    Richard Gochman answered:
    Are implants better than bridges?

    Implants are a great way to replace a missing tooth. In many cases, an implant is a better choice than a fixed bridge because you do not need to shape and crown adjacent teeth when using an implant, but you would need to use teeth on each side of the missing tooth to hold the bridge.

    There are still

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  • Richard Gochman
    Richard Gochman answered:
    What happens if plaque and tartar in my teeth aren’t removed?

    The buildup of plaque and tartar will cause several problems if left untreated.

    1. it is unsightly so your smile won't look as good.
    2. plaque and tartar contain large amounts of bacteria, and will lead to bad breath
    3. plaque and tartar will irritate your gums, so they will become red, swollen, and bleed
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  • Richard Gochman
    Richard Gochman answered:
    Does teeth whitening solution remove tooth enamel?
    Tooth enamel is NOT removed during whitening procedures. The whitening agent is a powerful oxidizer that removes small bits of stain and debris that slowly builds up between the enamel rods. Only extreme EXCESSIVE use ( beyond the manufacturers instructions) can cause any type of permanent damage...  Full Post
  • Richard Gochman
    Richard Gochman answered:
    Will my tooth be sensitive after a root canal?
    Generally a tooth may still be 'sore or sensitve' for 1-3 days after the completion of a root canal. Although the nerve has been removed from inside the tooth, the ligaments, nerves and blood vessels AROUND the root encased in bone tends to be inflamed from the root infection and/ or the treatment...  Full Post