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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 54 and have noticed that the space between my two front teeth is getting wider. Is this a result of bone loss?
A. If your teeth are shifting in your 50s, it is usually as a result of either poor periodontal condition with bone loss, severe tooth-grinding, bite...
Q. Is there a cure for a child with a severe under bite?
A. Orthodontics can help. I would schedule your child for a consultation with your orthodontist as soon as possible.
Q. I am 23 years old, and my dentist said that I need braces for my top teeth. Is this a good idea?
A. Treating someone in their early 20s would not be a problem for an orthodontist.  The goal for orthodontics is to straighten teeth in order to...
Q. If my baby sucks her thumb, will she need braces?
A. Not necessarily. Frequently, when thumb-sucking stops, any teeth that have shifted will go back nto their proper place.  I would see the...
Q. My daughter is 8. Her bottom jaw isn't growing fast enough and was told there were things to help it. What are they?
A. There are many great orthodontic appliances that can change the growth patterns of the jaws in order to align them better.  Eight years of age...
Q. Can you get cavities under your braces? If so, how are those cavities treated?
A. With braces, teeth can decay just as easily as they would without them. Your oral hygiene, including frequent brushing, water picking, fluoride...
Q. Although they are visible, my wisdom teeth are not coming in. Should I get my wisdom teeth removed?
A. The jury is out on whether wisdom teeth growing in can move other teeth.  Age 19 is the perfect time to see an oral surgeon for an evaluation...
Q. What is the right age for children to get braces?
A. Age 7 or 8 is a good time to have an orthodontic screening exam.  Frequently, younger children can wear retainer-type appliances, which will...
Q. What is an apexification procedure?
A. This is a root canal for teeth that haven’t finished forming.
Q. I'm 45 years old. In the last six months, my four bottom front teeth have shifted. Is it worth going to an orthodontist?
A. Although it’s completely up to you, I would recommend having a comprehensive exam with your general dentist to rule out a periodontal or gum and bone...
Q. My jaw pops. Some of my back teeth do not touch, and my front teeth stick out a bit. Can braces help?
A. Braces might help. However, you will need a comprehensive exam to diagnose the cause(s) of all your dental and bite problems.
Q. Are metal braces a better option than Invisalign? Which braces are cheaper?
A. Every case is different.  There are cases that are appropriate for Invisalign, and others that need the kind of movement that is only available...
Q. I’ve noticed that my kids grit their teeth, just like I do. How do I prevent them from doing this while they sleep?
A. Grinding, clenching, and gritting teeth are habitual and part of normal growth patterns.  We don’t have a fixed way to stop it.  However...
Q. My front tooth is very sensitive to cold drinks. I don't want a silver tooth if I have a cavity. What are my options?
A. Silver front teeth are a thing of the past.  If you do have a cavity it can be repaired with white restoration.  More than likely, the...
Q. My daughter had dental floss stuck between her 2nd to last molar, and the tooth popped out. Is this a baby tooth?
A. I would get your daughter to a dentist ASAP, for an examination. It’s possible that the tooth was ready to come out. It’s also possible that it...
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