Dr. Zev Kaufman

Dentistry - Cosmetic

New York, NY

29 years experience male

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New York, NY

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121 East 60th Street, Suite 5-D, New York, NY

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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.

Dentistry - Cosmetic

Cosmetic Dentistry

Dentistry

Dentistry - Orthodontics

Dentistry - Periodontics

Dentistry - Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics

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Hebrew, Russian

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A female asked:

Why are veneers usually more expensive then crowns? are crowns best for molars and veneers for your ?

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In : In my practice, crowns and veneers are identical in price. I charge exactly the same if it is a crown on a natural tooth, implant, or a porcelain lami... Read More

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A member asked:

How do i get my kids to brush? my children are six and seven, old enough to be brushing their own teeth, but they just won't. is there anything i can do to make them brush, or get them used to a brushing routine?

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Doctor : Doctor fowler is correct. But your children are not old enough to brush their own teeth. They hardly possess the necessary manual dexterity to do a... Read More

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Why are my teeth not evenly stained? i do probably drink too much coffee, but i noticed recently that my teeth aren't evenly stained. my top two front teeth look like they have white or light yellow lines in them. what could those be?

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Although : Although one would love to answer your question, it is impossible to do so without an examination. Please go see your dentist. Any of the answer is ju... Read More

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A female asked:

What can i do to help my tooth/gum? my tooth on the left upper side of my mouth and gum surrounding it is in extreme pain. i recieved a filling replacement for it several weeks ago and at first it was fine and i felt much better, but as for the last sever

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Unfortunately : Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. You must immediately call your dentist.

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What, if anything can be done for teeth with tetracycline damage? i have damage due to tetracycline. is there anything that can help whiten my teeth?

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Tetracycline : Tetracycline usually does not damage the teeth, but stains them with dark gray/brown horizontal lines. There are a couple of solutions: high power che... Read More

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Should i go back to the dentist early due to pain caused by a temporary dental cap? i got a temporary dental cap two weeks ago, and am still waiting for my permanent one. since i got the temporary one, i've had an ache in my jaw around that spot. is that

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You : You should go back to see your dentist. The proper name for a temporary crown is a provisional restoration. It is meant to test your tooth, gums, an... Read More

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Why does my crown feel "loose"? i got my first crown a little over a month ago, and it's always felt "loose" to me. i don't really know any other way to describe it. if i touch it with my finger it feels secure, but there's something about it that just fe

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Something : Something is definitely not right. You must go back to your dentist in have checked. Don't waste your time speculating. Best of luck, .

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Signs of tooth decay in toddlers? is there any sure way to check for tooth decay on toddlers who are two years old? i check for black or brown lines or spots, but never see any. are there other signs i should be checking for? i check twice a day when we b

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As : As a parent and dentist, I am very happy to hear that you are taking your child's oral health very seriously. Baby teeth are milky white in color and ... Read More

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How long is a night guard supposed to last? i've had my night guard for teeth grinding for a little over two years, but it already seems to be not fitting right and slipping out of my mouth. is two years a normal amount of time before having to get a new

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A : A properly made, hard, night guard, designed for bruxing/clenching should last for about 5 years. The acrylic material is designed for that. However... Read More

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What does a pediatric dentist do that's different from a regular dentist? our pediatrician told us it's time we took our baby to the dentist for the first time, but i'd like to know what exactly makes going to a pediatric dentist necessary?

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The : The difference is in the management! the pediatric dentist has special training in how to handle your child and give him/her a positive dental experi... Read More

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Are there any dentist in california that do pro bono dentist work? i am 31 years old about to 32. i have never really lost my baby teeth so i have a lot of overcrowding crooked and teeth erupting from my gums. recently i have been in a lot of pain. ambeso

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I : I am sorry to hear about your troubles. It is very unfortunate that you require so much work. Your best bet is to contact a local dental school. Ask... Read More

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Jagged teeth and tooth contouring? my front two teeth are kind of jagged at the bottom. i'm not sure what caused it, but they've been like that about as far back as i can remember. i'd like to smooth them out. is tooth contouring the procedure i should ha

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Dr. : Dr. Zweig is right. You can have the teeth shortened or repaired. However, the proper option has to be discussed with your dentist upon examination.

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What is the appropriate age to allow a child to brush her teeth by herself? my daughter is about to turn three. is this old enough to allow her to brush her teeth by herself? how long should i watch her brush for?

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She : She is definitely not old enough to brush her own teeth. A child does not possess the proper manual dexterity until about the age of 7 that will allo... Read More

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A member asked:

My dentist left a dark bruise on my jaw, & abrasions inside my mouth. it was never acknowledged by him. what can i do to make him realize he did it to me?

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Dr.Fowler : Dr.Fowler is right. Sometimes injury is unavoidable. The only thing you can do is talk to your dentist. Best of luck, dr. Zev kaufman.

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Will a new crown look exactly like my old tooth? i will be getting a crown for the first time on a left rear molar, and was just wanting to know if they try and make the crown as close to the shape of the old tooth as possible.

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Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, i cannot possibly comment on the work that you will be receiving since I do not know the quality of the laboratory your dentist is usin... Read More

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A female asked:

Can porcelain veneers be whitened? just had porcelain veneers put on......2 weeks ago....i wish they were whiter.....

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It : It is unfortunate. As my colleagues explained, the only thing you can do is re-make them. Please talk to your dentist and express your concern.

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A member asked:

Are there newer types of dental x-rays? the thing i hate most about going to the dentist is getting x-rays taken, with those cardboard card things they put in your mouth. i have a small mouth, and they hurt and nearly make me gag every time. i'm looking a

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The : The standard in radiology is still the full mouth series of x rays (18-21 images, depending on the dental school and region). This is repeated every ... Read More

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I just broke my tooth. i take antibiotics prior to appointments. today is friday and the offices are closed until monday. i have not been back to the dentist in two years because i did not care for my last visit. i have never pursued a new dentist since t

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I'm : I'm sorry to hear that you broke your tooth. It is unfortunately impossible to diagnose you online. If you are not in pain, you should be able to wa... Read More

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What age should children start to floss their own teeth? my son is five, and i'm not sure when i should start letting him floss on his own.

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If : If the teeth are in contact with adjacent ones, flossing is indicated. Baby teeth usually have plenty of spacing. Consult your pediatric dentist for... Read More

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How to clean stained dentures? i drink a lot of coffee, and it has stained my dentures. soaking with cleaning tablets didn't work completely. is there something else i can try?

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Dear : Dear coffee drinker: soaking dentures is nice, but it does not work nearly as well as brushing the dentures. Physical removal of plaque and stain is ... Read More

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Will people be able to tell that i've had tooth bonding done? i'd like to fix some small imperfections in my teeth with bonding, but am kind of worried for some reason that people will notice i've had it done. i don't think anyone but me notices the imper

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I : I agree. Done properly, a good cosmetic results will make you very happy. Most people are involved in their own problems than to notice the small ch... Read More

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Is there such thing as brushing teeth too much? i brush my teeth at least 5 times a day; when i wake up, before i go to bed, after every meal, and sometimes more. i have really white teeth as a result but can brushing so much be bad at all? also when i br

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Yes, : Yes, you can over-brush your teeth. As a matter of fact, you can cause irreparable damage to you're teeth and gums. Teeth can, and will be abraded, ... Read More

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Pain when i bite down after getting a filling? i got a new filling two weeks ago, the third one i've had total. with this filling though, there's some pain every time i bite down. should i go back to the dentist and get this checked out?

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You : You absolutely should go see your dentist right away. All you might need is just a small adjustment. However, if i left untouched it will create a mu... Read More

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I have chipped my tooth that is the front tooth and don't have dental insurance so about how much would it cost to fix it and how i actually think both of the two top middle are chipped one worse than the other.

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Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, you have to go see a dentist for a proper examination and diagnosis in order to determine the proper procedure and cost.

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Is it okay if children use an electric toothbrush? our five year old really seems to prefer to have that used on him, but i'm worried that it might be too hard on his baby teeth. do i have anything to worry about?

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Tastic! : Tastic! your child wants to brush his teeth. Just encourage him and make sure the to go over after he is done.

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Best home remedy for a toothache? i have what i'm sure is a toothache. it hurts, and i've never had tooth pain like this before. is there anything i can do at home to make it go away, or at least go away until i'm able to see a dentist?

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Sorry : Sorry to hear about your pain, but unfortunately, there is not much you can do at home except taking some motrin. Please call your dentist right away.

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I drink a lot of coffee, and it has stained my dentures. soaking with cleaning tablets didn't work completely. i know the take-home trays don't, but since this stuff is stronger and uses a light to really get it working, i was hoping it might work? i'm wo

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Dear : Dear coffee drinker: soaking dentures is nice, but it does not work nearly as well as brushing the dentures. Physical removal of plaque and stain is n... Read More

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Best cosmetic fix for rough teeth? the bottom of the teeth in the front of my mouth, both on the top and the bottom are fairly rough and jagged due to both drinking too much soda in my 20s and to grinding my teeth. what would likely be the best way to fix

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...on : ...On the other hand, porcelain veneers will last you much longer, but will be far more expensive. In either case, the decision has to be an educated ... Read More

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A member asked:

I use oil mixture of almond, spearmint, and peppermint as toothpaste and mouth wash. is excessive use harmful for oral health? thanks.

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All : All the substances you named can cause allergies and adverse reactions in certain individuals. They are not designed to be used as toothpaste. Why r... Read More

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How to make a seven year old brush and floss? our son is definitely old enough to be doing this himself, but it's incredibly tiring watching to make sure he does this every morning and night. are there any techniques or methods out there that can get chil

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Your : Your son is actually not old enough to brush his teeth himself. He will not possess the necessary manual dexterity for another couple of years. As a... Read More

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What is the longest-lasting teeth whitening procedure? i'd like my teeth whitened, and would like to choose whichever method lasts the longest.

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The : The biggest variable in tooth whitening is the patient. The answer is different from person to person.

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Should adults be getting fluoride treatments? i'm 19, and used to get fluoride treatments at the dentist as a kid, which i actually kind of enjoyed. i haven't had one of those in years now, and am just curious as to why they stop at a certain point.

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You : You can still have Fluoride treatment as an adult, however the most important step in oral hygiene is brushing. Go see your dentist regularly. If y... Read More

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What is the best way to whiten teeth? i've been a heavy coffee drinker for years and would like to have white teeth again. i am thinking about laser whitening because it seems to work the best.

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Start : Start with a good, professional dental cleaning. Ask your dentist if they have a jet polishing machine. It is excellent in removing superficial stai... Read More

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When to start flossing a child's teeth? our daughter has six teeth in her mouth, none of them touching each other. our dentist said we should start flossing now, but it seems pointless to me. should we start now, or wait until there are some touching teet

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If : If your child 's teeth do not touch each other and there are spaces, there is nothing to floss. Good rushing will do. Make sure that you brush your ... Read More

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Bleeding after fillings? i had a filling done a few days ago, and since then i've noticed blood when i brush. i've never had this happen before. could it somehow be related to the filling? should i go back to my dentist?

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You : You must see your dentist. If the filling is encroaching on the gum between the teeth, you will get bleeding.

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Want to have white teeth any help pls? i have taken lots of medicines and they become yellowish

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White teeth: Dear stnM: you have to brush and floss regularly, but the only way to really whiten your teeth profession by your dentist.

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Will i have to get porcelain veneers replaced at regular intervals? i'd really like to get porcelain veneers put on to correct some teeth i don't like, but if it's something i will need to regularly replace, i might not bother. is there any chance they mi

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Your : Your teeth, in a natural state will stay healthier over time without any restorations. Is you don't like the position of the teeth, you should conside... Read More

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Why are my teeth moving? i am 52 years old and have noticed my teeth are actually moving. some spaces between my teeth are tighter, and some are looser. i can see a couple of spaces that were not there before. a tooth that had a root canal and a crown i

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When : When teeth move, it is many times an indication of periodontal disease. You must go see your dentist as soon as possible. If you do not, you might en... Read More

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Is there anyway to fix caries stains? i have a brown carie stain on my front tooth that i really want to get rid of. will it go away with teeth bleaching? can i do it at home? thanks

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Is : Is this stain is not easily removed by brushing, you have to go see your dentist.

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I recently had a root canal, but am unable to afford the crown. how long do i have until i loose the tooth? my root canal was at the end of feb. i had a temporary filling, but my insurance ran out before i could pay for the crown.

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The : The answer depends on the quality of the seal on to of the root canal treatment. Studies show that if root canal treatment is completed, but not seal... Read More

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Sore gums due to dentures? i've had dentures for about a year now, but recently have been experiencing constant mild gum pain on both my upper and lower jaw. is this likely due to something being wrong with my dentures, or them no longer fitting right?

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There : There are many factors at play. You have to go and see your dentist. Denture do not just stop fitting. Many times they just have to be cleaned up. Pl... Read More

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Stained teeth from tea? i think i have very slightly stained teeth from drinking tea every day, and am wondering if those home whitening strips would be enough to fix this?

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There : There is only one way to find out... Go to your dentist and get a good initial cleaning, then purchase the strips and apply them to your teeth and wat... Read More

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Is there any medicine you can buy for thrush in the mouth for adults? white creamy tounge and sentitive

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Yes : Yes there is. However, you have to go see a dentist for a correct diagnosis and a prescription.

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Can i turn some of my yellow teeth white without going to a dentist? if bleaching kits don't whighten and only brighten what would i do?

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You : You go and see your dentist! you do not know the reason the teeth are yellow. It might be external strain, which can be polished off... If it is i... Read More

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I've been having tooth pain for about three weeks. it's been excrucating, but i don't have insurance so i've been trying to tough it out. the pain was centered around a tooth with a loose filling, so i forced the filling back in. what should i do now?

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I : I am so sorry to hear that you are in pain. However, notwithstanding insurance, you absolutely must see a dentist! if you cannot afford a private de... Read More

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Is the material used for cosmetic bonding and tooth-colored fillings the same? i think i have a cavity on my front tooth. obviously i don't want silver filling in it. i want it to look natural. i have bonding on my other tooth and it looks great. will my

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Dear : Dear concerned: the short answer to your question is: yes. The material used for bonding and "white fillings" is the same. However, i cannot possibly... Read More

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Tooth not washed and dried before cementing crown. should i worry? thank you and bless you all for your help! when i had a crown put on a molar recently the dentist did not wash off and dry the tooth before cementing in the crown with durelon. i know i g

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Dr. : Dr. Davantzis is absolutely correct. It is absolutely impossible to give you an opinion without being there. A second opinion is in order. www.gotoa... Read More

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My 7 year old has a cavity in upper 6 yr molar that dentist is recommending a root canal. why not just pull the tooth i am worried that a root canal will be too traumatic for a 7 year old and i want to know what will it impact if the tooth was just pulle

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In : In this particular situation, there are 2 options: proper root canal therapy, preferably done by an endodontist ( root canal specialist) and a well ma... Read More

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Do white fillings look like real teeth? i'm going to be getting my first filling, a white one, and would like to know how realistic it will look. also, do they stain the way teeth stain?

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The : The realism is actually up to the esthetic ability of your dentist. The white filling will blend into your tooth, if the right shade is selected. It... Read More

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Do the gray spots on my gums mean i have actue necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis? i'm a smoker, and lately i've noticed some gray spots or residue on my lower gum. i've seen some pretty scary pictures of actue necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, and am won

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Dentistry - Cosmetic 29 years experience

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Dr. David Benson

Nov 30, 2012

I have the honor of being associated with Dr. Kaufman in the Avvo community. I am postive his patients have made the right choice when they choose him as their dentist. I highly recommend and endors...Read More

Dr. Theodore Davantzis

Nov 30, 2012

Dr Kaufman is a well respected Prosthodontist in the New York metro area who takes time out from his very busy schedule to help those who don't have access to routine dental care and advice.

Dr. Vidhya Sampath

Nov 30, 2012

Dr. Kaufman's answers are very informative. His dental knowledge and professionalism are commendable. AVVO is lucky to have his contributions. I endorse him without any reservations.

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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Ahhh thanks ima kinda a germaphobe and needed to know that

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Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

New York University College of Dentistry

Graduated 1994MD

Medical/Graduate school

New York University College of Dentistry

Graduated 1999MD

Medical/Graduate school

New York University College of Dentistry

Graduated 1997MD

Medical/Graduate school

New York University College of Dentistry

Graduated 1994MD

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New York University

Residency

ST BARNABAS HOSPITAL

Residency

ST BARNABAS HOSPITAL

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15 Years of Service Award, New York University College of Dentistry

10 Years of Service Award, New York University College of Dentistry

President's Service Award for Leadership, New York University College of Dentistry

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American Dental Education Association

Academy of Osseointegration

American College of Prosthodontists

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