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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. I heard that fluoride can damage teeth. If so, what are the alternatives for toothpaste?
A. Fluoride is not damaging to teeth. It hardens them and makes them resistant to decay. Fluoride in excess can cause some mild staining, but it is very...
Q. What does it mean when toothpaste has "tartar protection"?
A. Tartar is hardened, mineralized, bacterial plaque that has not been removed from teeth. When tartar control toothpaste containing the soluble sodium...
Q. Can a toothpaste be "natural" and still have fluoride?
A. There are many people in the "natural" camp that think fluoride is dangerous. This doesn't take into account how it is used. Fluoride prevents tooth...
Q. How can I teach my child to floss, and when should I start?
A. The best thing to do is to start out by flossing your child's teeth for them. As their manual dexterity develops, they will start to do it themselves...
Q. Why does my son have white spots on his teeth?
A. White spots can be caused by the presence of fluoride in the water, known as dental fluorosis. White spots are not necessarily a bad thing. White...
Q. My son is 10 years old; his front teeth have a lot of space between them. What is the best age for him to get braces?
A. A child should have an orthodontic evaluation when they are 8 or 9 years old. Since your son is 10 years old, I strongly suggest that you take him to...
Q. My son had a tooth pulled today. Now his face is very swollen. Is this normal?
A. Swelling in the face can be normal, but it may also be a sign of infection. Immediately call the surgeon that removed the tooth to ask about the...
Q. How can we stop my son from grinding his teeth?
A. Teeth grinding is frequently a normal part of tooth eruption. Sometimes, if the grinding is excessive, have a pediatric dentist evaluate your son to...
Q. My son has lost the enamel from his two front teeth. What can I do to help him?
A. You can start by taking him to the dentist for a comprehensive evaluation. A dentist can treat his enamel loss with bonding materials that can look...
Q. At what age do children begin to get their adult teeth?
A. The normal time of adult tooth eruption for children can be anywhere between 5 and 14 years old. Girls usually slightly precede boys.
Q. My 6-year-old daughter's baby tooth is still in, but her adult teeth are growing in. Now what?
A. It's time to see the dentist. Your dentist may need to extract the baby tooth to make room for the permanent tooth.
Q. What foods can I pack in my children's lunches to promote healthy teeth?
A. Great question! Pack low-sugar items such as fruits and vegetables in their lunches. Make sandwiches using whole wheat bread instead of white bread...
Q. Are there special things you should do to protect your teeth when you have braces but grind your teeth?
A. Most patients in braces that continue to grind can wear a special nighttime appliance to protect their teeth. I would discuss this with the...
Q. My dentist says that I have small chips in my teeth caused by grinding my teeth at night. Could this be true?
A. Yes it can, we see it all the time. Grinding is a slow, insidious process that will frequently show up as small chips in the teeth, but can later...
Q. Can grinding your teeth at night cause neck pain?
A. Yes, and a neck problem can contribute to jaw pain and grinding. The bottom line is to get to the dentist for an exam and diagnosis.
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