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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'm going to the dentist for a root canal and I've had a few glasses of wine. Will this be a problem with the novocaine?
A. It is never a good idea to drink alcohol right before a dental appointment. Alcohol affects your blood clotting system, and depresses the central...
Q. Is coffee bad for your teeth?
A. Coffee stains the teeth. But such stains can be polished off. The sweeteners that many people use in their coffee are far more dangerous for the...
Q. I have bad breath. How do I cure it? Will a tongue scraper work?
A. Bad breath, or halitosis, can have many causes, including poor oral hygiene, smoking, alcohol, stomach problems, dry mouth, sinusitis, diabetes...
Q. Should I have X-rays taken every six months when I get my teeth cleaned? I’ve heard the radiation is bad for you.
A. The ADA recommendation is every 6-12 months for a child or adolescent with a history of decay. But it could be as infrequent as every 12-24 months...
Q. Should I avoid drinking alcohol before a tooth extraction?
A. Alcohol can raise the blood pressure and slow down clotting. So it is a good idea to curtail drinking a few days before an extraction.
Q. I have a heart murmur, and was told that pre-medication is no longer necessary before dental treatment. Is this true?
A. The American Heart Association Guidelines have changed. Only the people at the greatest risk for bad outcomes from infective endocarditis -- an...
Q. Do vegetarians have more or fewer cavities because they don’t eat meat?
A. Vegetarians will not have fewer cavities just because they don’t eat meat. Eating vegetables or meat does not matter in this process.
Q. If you let your child suck his thumb or use a pacifier, will he need braces when he’s older?
A. Thumb sucking and the use of a pacifier can lead to an open bite where the teeth in front don’t come together. If a child stops early enough, the...
Q. While brushing his teeth, my son noticed the back of his tongue was black. Is this something that needs to be treated?
A. It’s hard to say. But many things can temporarily stain the tongue, including Pepto-Bismol, candy, throat lozenges, etc. It may be that one of the...
Q. How far would a dentist recommend that you keep your toothbrush away from your toilet?
A. That’s a good one! Obviously the further away, the better. There is also the option of a toothbrush head cover, the medicine cabinet, or placing it...
Q. Is it true that gingivitis or gum disease is transmittable by kissing?
A. There is some research that shows that couples share each other’s bacteria. However, common sense dictates that everyone should keep up with their...
Q. My doctor said I’ll have fewer sinus infections if I have my wisdom teeth pulled. Is this true?
A. Sinus infections can cause tooth pain. But I am unaware of a correlation between sinus infections and wisdom teeth.
Q. Is it safe to brush my teeth with baking soda every day? How does baking soda effect tooth enamel?
A. Brushing with too much pressure, or with a brush that is anything but soft, will wear away tooth enamel. Baking soda usually won't do any damage. But...
Q. Can the tongue become larger as we age?
A. Yes. Tongue enlargement is usually harmless, unless it is secondary to a systemic disease, like hypothyroidism. Medical and/or surgical management...
Q. Is there any truth to the theory that after a root canal, bacteria left on the teeth can cause future systemic diseases?
A. Although there have been numerous stories of this happening, there has never been a well-documented study that has proven this. Leftover bacteria can...
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