Dr. Gregory LaMorte
Periodontics
South Orange, NJ
43 years experience male
Locations
Office
South Orange, NJ
About
Bio
Dr. LaMorte shares his knowledge. In addition to his clinical practice, he actively teaches other dentists. He has taught and supervised resident dentist at Newark Beth Israel Hospital. He lectures at New Jersey Dental School on ethics and professionalism. He also presents programs for professional associations on dental surgery and dental implants.
As part of the International Team for Implantology, he has assumed the responsibility as Director one of their fifty study clubs in the United States. Dentists are invited to these clubs based on their interest and their expertise as dentists, especially in implants.
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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.
Periodontics
Dentistry
Languages spoken
English, Hebrew, Polish, Russian
Doctor Q&A
660 Answers
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Pneumonitis: Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli. It is usually caused by infection w... Read More
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Good news: Yes. By definition gingivitis is reversible with treatment, good home care and continuing care with your dentist.
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Dermatologist: Phototherapy, a medical procedure in which your skin is carefully exposed to ultraviolet light. Phototherapy may be given alone, or after you take a d... Read More
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97% water: Bottled peroxide is mostly water and does very little. If you want to rinse use a commercial mouthwash sparingly. Brushing and flossing is best. It... Read More
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Dental evaluation: You need to see a dentist who can exam your gums and determine what treatment may best satisfy your needs.
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You : You need an evaluation with a periodontist. It is unlikely that it is an allergy especially if it is not localized to the area of the veneers.
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PO Instructions: Eat a soft diet for a few days. Chew on the opposite side. Start rinsing gently with salt water the next day. Don't play with the surtures. Pain shou... Read More
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You : You have pain for a few days that you should be able to control with over the counter pain medications like Ibuprofen and naproxen. You need to make ... Read More
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It : It might be prudent to have further evaluation by a dentist who has a cvbt available. This can take a 3d xray sometimes, but not always, allows that ... Read More
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Most : Most studies show that every three months is one of the most appropriate and effective intervals for a patient that has had treatment for periodontal... Read More
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Misconception: That will not work. Pursue other remedies.
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Clear plastic: The matrix band is there to hold the filling material in when filling the cavity. This is not as difficult in front teeth. For tooth colored fillings... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Routine?: I am never comfortable with the word routine.
However, when you go for a checkup, they should ask you how often you brush, floss and rinse. They sh... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Scaling: Healthy tooth enamel is hard and cannot be removed by dental scaling when done by a properly trained individual.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Gum disease: Healthy gums do not bleed. See a dentist for an examination.
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Have it examined: Can't make a determination without an examination. See a dentist as soon as you can.
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ENT: You need and ear, nose and throat doctor. They can remove the stones, it is easy and should be painless.
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Many metals: There are many types of metal used in metal/ceramic crowns. If that would be a problem for you, then ask your dentist about non-metal type crowns. T... Read More
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Close monitoring: First a biopsy if not done yet to confirm diagnosis, treat the symptoms and monitor for any complications. Do you have it orally or just on your skin... Read More
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Dry ice: You can consider sending frozen breast milk on dry ice, but you will need help finding it.
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Missing tooth: If you are missing one or more teeth, you may need a dental implant(s). Missing teeth can allow other teeth to shift or weaken because the force of ch... Read More
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Age not a factor: It can happen at any age. Seek care asap. The earlier it is treated the less complicated, less time it takes and less expensive.
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Sweet breath: A sweet odor could be an indication of a problem that is not a dental problem. See a medical doctor for a checkup.
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Use as directed: Too much mouthwash is not good due to the alcohol content in many. Use it as directed. Read the label.
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Triple play: Brush, floss and see your dentist at least every 6 months for professional care.
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Artificial root: A dental implant is a titanium screw that acts as an artificial tooth root that can support a crown like a tooth can support a crown. You don't have ... Read More
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Allograft: If your gum is grafted with tissue from your palate is called an autograft. If it is tissue from another human being it is an allograft. Alloderm is ... Read More
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Need to be seen: Hard to say from the info you gave. Could be peg lateral. Take him to the dentist.
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Saliva functions: With less saliva you build up more plaque than you did when your saliva flow was normal. The dryness and the plaque can contribute to gingivitis/blee... Read More
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Bisphosphonates: Actonel (risedronate) is one of the bisphosphonates. They help with osteoporosis. Patient who have had IV bishopshonates while having chemotherapy ... Read More
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Hormones: Hormonal changes can cause those symptoms, but you should see a doctor for an evaluation, .
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Inflammation: Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
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Don't wait: Dental problems can only get worse with time. A small cavity can become bigger and lead to other issues. Call today. Treat yourself to better healt... Read More
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Classifications: In the classification of periodontal diseases the most common one is gingivitis. It only affects the gums. Periodontitis affects the gum and bone. Ge... Read More
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A possible food alle: It may be a sensitivity to the apple or an allergy to the food ingested or possibly to a substance on food. If it occurs gain you can consult with a... Read More
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Seek care now: Contact a dentist for an exam, x-rays and cleaning asap.
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Local Anesthesia: Adrenalin, also called Epinephrine is added to some dental local anesthetics for two reasons: one is to make the anesthetic last longer. The second r... Read More
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Routine: I don't like the word routine, but in the case of treating gum recession that is the word periodontists use. Ask your dentist to recommend a periodo... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
I have gingivitis and my gum got very down at my front tooth. what can i do to make it normal again?
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Soft tissue grafts: Also called gingival grafts. If necessary, a periodontist can evaluate you for grafting to replace some of the gum you lost. If you are not sure, a... Read More
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Trismus: The limited opening is called trismus and it usually is from a muscle spasm in on the muscle you use to open and close our jaw. The other symptoms us... Read More
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Necrotizing : Necrotizing ulcerastive gingivits shows as painful ulcers. You need to see a dentists. I urge you to quit smoking. Dental health and smoking are us... Read More
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Four months: You will only have pain and selling for a few days, if any. However, the prevailing thought now is that we wait four months after the graft to place t... Read More
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Healthy fun: There are many types of floss included flavored floss--mint, cinnamon etc. Why not treat yourself to a few varieties and use a different one daily. ... Read More
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Ortho Extractions: It is all in the planning. If you agree that the orthodontist has done thorough diagnostic tests and explained why you need extractions, then proce... Read More
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Spots: To the untrained eye, stain can look like caries and what we call cervical burnout on x-rays can look like decay.
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Plaque buildup: Bacteria, when not removed regularly, irritates the margin of the gums and you may experience bleeding when you brush and floss. That is gingivitis. ... Read More
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Questions: Your questions raises more questions? What material was used the first time? Is this procedure with the same surgeon? Have you explored other optio... Read More
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Surgery: It is a surgical procedure that can have significant morbidity, takes time to heal. It is just one of many sources of graft.
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Wear: Wear sunscreen outside even on a cloudy day.
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Ask: Ask you dentist to make an oral cancer exam part of your routine checkup.
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Jun 3, 2013
HealthTap members will find Dr. LaMorte's answers easy to sink their teeth into! Deeply knowledgeable and well versed in state-of-the-art technologies and techniques, Dr. LaMorte informs members of "b...Read More
Jun 21, 2013
A very knowledgeable and dedicated Periodontist who devotes much of his time on this site with excellent answers and advice.
Sep 16, 2013
Excellent doctor, knowledgeable and caring. Dr. Lamorte's contribution to HealthTap is highly appreciated!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Shes never even had a rash up until now. And it seems like everyone else acts as if I'm overreacting. Thank u for backing up what I already
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks. I think a new ENT may be in order as drops are the only thing I've been given, even after repeated visits. Thank you for your time!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you ! I just have one quick ? If I control my shrug I don't have that symptom, but if i let it drop I do. Should I be concerned? Thank
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York University College of Dentistry
Graduated 1979MD
Residency
New York Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Awards
America's Top Dentists, Consumers Research Council of America
Top Periodontist, First Place, New Jersey - Winter
2013
Top Doctor, Third Place, New Jersey - Summer
2013
Affiliations
International Team for Implantology
Gregory LaMorte, DDS, LLC
New Jersey Dental Association
Publications
Treatment of Dilantin Induced Gingival Hyperplasia
The Effect of Inflammation Upon Human Gingival Cyclic AMP Metabolism
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