Dr. Geoffrey Rubinshtein

A periodontist treats the gums and the bone that hold your teeth in place, and places dental implants. See Dr. Geoffrey if your gums bleed, recede or feel tender, if bad breath will not go away, if a tooth feels loose, or if your dentist has found deep gum pockets. He is a board certified periodontist trained in NYU's postgraduate periodontics program.

Most cases start with scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning of the tooth roots below the gumline. If pockets stay deep or bone has been lost, Dr. Geoffrey may recommend pocket reduction surgery or periodontal bone grafting. The plan depends on the pocket depths and bone levels he measures at your exam.

Gums do not grow back on their own, but gum grafting can cover exposed roots and thicken thin gum tissue. This reduces sensitivity, improves the look of the gumline and protects the roots from further recession and decay.

Yes. He places dental implants, including single tooth implants, and performs bone grafting when the jaw does not have enough bone to hold an implant. Because he also treats gum disease, he can get the gums and bone healthy before the implant goes in.

Crown lengthening reshapes the gum and, when needed, the bone to expose more of a tooth. It is used when a tooth is broken near the gumline and needs more surface for a crown, or to even out a gummy smile.