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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 have tinnitus and was told that I may have had a jaw trauma or neck problems. How can a dentist test for jaw problems?
A. Tinnitus can be a jaw joint or TMJ-related issue. A dentist will do a complete examination, which includes evaluating: Changes in the degree to...
Q. What can I do for gingivitis?
A. Treatment of gingivitis must begin with a dental examination. This will determine what type of gingivitis you may have and whether there is bone loss...
Q. I didn't get enough calcium when I was younger. Is there anything I can do to make my teeth less likely to crack?
A. The link between calcium as a child and the strength of adult teeth is not proven. If your teeth are cracking, it's probably the result of failing...
Q. I have become addicted to brushing my teeth with baking soda and rubbing alcohol. Are there any dangers to this?
A. Alcohol, as you know, is a highly addictive substance, and repeated use can lead to oral cancer. Baking soda has some benefits, but is too abrasive...
Q. Are hard candies, like Jordan almonds, or sticky ones, such as salt water taffy, bad for your teeth?
A. Candy and taffy are bad for several reasons. The hardness and stickiness can break teeth, loosen fillings, and yank out crowns. The sugar content...
Q. Are there any foods or drinks you should avoid giving children so their adult teeth don't come in discolored?
A. Food and drinks like coffee, red wine, and tea can discolor the teeth on the outside. But those drinks aren't for children. Sodas are the worst...
Q. Other than carbonated drinks, and foods that contain sugar or acid, what foods are bad for the teeth?
A. Unrestricted, at-will sugar consumption has long been known to promote tooth decay, which is the single most common chronic childhood disease — five...
Q. I occasionally develop mouth ulcers. It happens when I've eaten highly acidic foods. Are there any treatment options?
A. It sounds like what you have are canker sores. The exact cause of canker sores in unknown. They last 7-10 days, and heal on their own. There are...
Q. What is the cause of excessive saliva? It just suddenly started, and now I have to spit all the time.
A. Excess salivation can be caused by several conditions. Disease of the ear, nose, or throat can cause excess secretions, as can a lung infection. The...
Q. Why do my teeth hurt after eating sweets?
A. The cause of your pain may be a cavity, a cracked tooth, or receding gums. Please see your dentist for a diagnosis, because that shouldn't be ignored...
Q. I have a white, thick slime that forms on my front teeth. I have to wipe it off with a paper towel. What’s causing this?
A. ... This could be saliva, excess plaque, mucous secretions, a sinus infection, a throat infection, or a bevy of other possible problems. See...
Q. I have tonsil stones. I've dislodged them, but they come back after a week or so. Any tips on how to prevent them?
A. I would see an ENT (an ear, nose, and throat) specialist for consultation on possible tonsil removal. Oral rinses may help, but it sounds like an ENT...
Q. I have little yellow-green bits coming up out of the back of my throat. Is this food that is lodged in my esophagus?
A. It sounds like an ENT or gastroenterology issue. Gastric reflux can be very damaging to the esophagus, as well as the teeth. Oral rinses may help...
Q. I have rinsed my mouth with peroxide every day for a while. Could this cause white spots inside my mouth and on my gums?
A. Pure peroxide is a very caustic substance that can burn tissue. If you want to rinse with hydrogen peroxide, you must dilute it with water, at least...
Q. How can I improve my denture bite? Some of my favorite foods are really hard to eat now.
A. Wearing and functioning with dentures can be very difficult. I would strongly recommend consulting with a dentist about adding a few implants to the...
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