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Steven E. Roth, DMD

Steven E. Roth, DMDSteven E. Roth, DMD

Dentist

Dentistry

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Contact

Telephone:
Address:
212-752-6537
220 East 63rd Street
Lobby F
New York, NY 10065
 

www.CosmaLite.com

Bio

Steven E. Roth, DMD, is a founding member of the prestigious cosmetic dental practice SmilesNY, in the heart of New York City.  Roth is a leading authority on comprehensive, restorative, and implant dentistry.  Roth is the developer of Cosmalite, www.cosmalite.com, a temporary esthetic solution for patients considering cosmetic dentistry.  

Roth earned his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985 and was the chief resident at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.  Roth practices with his longtime partners, Kenneth Fishman, DMD, and Timothy Chase, DMD. Visit www.smilesny.com for practice information.

Roth attends and presents dental continuing education throughout the United States. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and he is a teaching mentor at Spear Education in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Roth has written numerous articles and chapters for various dental publications, and he contributed a chapter to A More Beautiful You: Reverse Aging through Skin Care, Plastic Surgery, and Lifestyle Solutions. Roth is working on his latest publication, titled  Sexy Teeth: Why You Need Them and How to Get Them.

Credentials

Organization Affiliations:
  • American Dental Association
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
 

My Answers

Q. If a person NEVER has fluoride, what will happen to their teeth?
A. That depends on their body's ability to fight off infection.  Some people will be fine, while others will experience rapid tooth decay.
Q. Can young kids use regular toothpaste with fluoride?
A. Waiting until a child is 2 to 3 years old is a good time to begin using fluoridated toothpaste. Be sure to supervise their brushing so they do not...
Q. Do children need fluoride tablets?
A. It is best to ask your pediatrician. In general, if you live in a location where the water is fluoridated, fluoride tablets are not necessary. You...
Q. Are there any fruits, vegetables, or other foods that contain fluoride and will substitute for dental products?
A. Naturally occurring fluoride exists in water and many foods but not in high enough concentration to fight cavities. Drink the fluoridated water and...
Q. Why can we swallow fluoride in our drinking water but not in toothpaste?
A. It's due to the different concentration levels of the fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste. Drinking water has a low level of fluoride. Fluoride...
Q. If I feed my kids healthy food, can they skip the fluoride?
A. No. Although a healthy diet is very important, fluoride is necessary. Tooth decay is caused by certain bacteria in the mouth. When a person eats...
Q. What are the negative side effects of fluoride?
A. The proper amount of fluoride helps prevent and control tooth decay in children and adults. Fluoride works both while the teeth are developing, and...
Q. Why is fluoride put in water? How can I tell if my city has water with fluoride in it?
A. Fluoride is put in water at a low concentration to prevent and fight tooth decay. The CDC web site allows consumers in participating states to find...
Q. What is fluoride anyway?
A. Nearly all naturally occurring water sources contain fluoride, a mineral that has been proven to prevent, and even reverse, tooth decay. Tooth decay...
Q. Why do children need fluoride?
A. Fluoride hardens teeth and makes them less susceptible to tooth decay. About 50% of children have at least one cavity by age 5, so fluoride is an...
Q. My city water has fluoride in it. Is drinking that enough for my kids or do they need more?
A. If you go to your municipality's web site, you can check on the fluoride levels. As a science-based organization, the ADA supports the Department of...
Q. What is a cavity and what exactly causes it? How does fluoride prevent them?
A. A cavity, or tooth decay, is caused by certain bacteria in the mouth. When a person eats sugar and other refined carbohydrates, these bacteria...
Q. Are there any natural, topical pain relievers for a toothache? I've heard that oil of clove can help.
A. There are several natural oral topical pain-relief products available. They all act like anesthetics. Oil of clove is typically used as an analgesic...
Q. My newborn is exclusively breastfed. What natural product can I use to make sure his gums are clean?
A. A newborn has no teeth, so do not worry about cleaning their gums. Mom’s natural breast milk will protect them from infections.
Q. I heard that hydrogen peroxide is good for your teeth. Do I brush or gargle with it?
A. Hydrogen peroxide used straight out of the bottle is extremely caustic. You may use a very gentle diluted mixture to clean teeth. There are also some...
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