Dr. Yelena Stern

Dr. Lena is a third generation dentist, specializing in cosmetic dentistry. By using the latest innovations and state of the art technology, and combining them with the highest level of professional skill and compassion, Dr. Lena achieves results that please patients with the highest expectations. Dr. Lena graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, completed a general practice residency at Newark Beth Israel Hospital and has seven years of practice experience.Her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience was earned from Colgate University. In addition tobeing certified in Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Lena is also able to make the most nervous patient comfortable due to her certification in conscious sedation. Dr. Lena maintains the highest level of expertise by always staying current on the latest systems and techniques.

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Cliffside Park , NJ

23 Edgewater Towne Ctr.

Edgewater , NJ 07020

241 Boulevard

Hasbrouck Heights , NJ 07604

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Mercury fillings in teeth... Should i remove them? Should I have my mercury fillings removed? I hear that there are real health concerns. In brief: There

There are two reasons to have your mercury fillings removed and replaced with a white composite material.

Those two reasons are if the filling is fractured and/or if the filling has decay around it. Some people have their silver fillings replaced because they prefer the cosmetic appearance of a white composite fillings, however, silver fillings can potentially leak mercury at two points in their life span; when they are initially put in your mouth and when they are removed. Once the silver filling is placed and settled in your mouth, it is in a stable state and does not leak, except if it becomes fractured, at which point you should definitely replace it. ...See more

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Questioning recently recommended dental treatment. I recently went for a dental exam/x-rays as a new patient to a dental office on my dental hmo plan. I am a 55 yr old female smoker. I was presented with a treatment plan that would cost me approx. $3, 000 In brief: I

I certainly understand your position and hope that i can help you maximize your insurance benefits while still making sure you recieve the necessary treatment for your condition.

I would recommend getting the four quads of scaling and root planning, following up with daily flossing at home and then visit your dentist again in three months for re-evaltuion to see how you are doing. You can certainly have your molar teeth extracted without having the bone graft done as long as you do not plan on getting implants in the future. That is more of a personal decision, rather than one a doctor can make for you. Lastly, porcelain fused to metal crowns are used every day. The only thing i would recommend is to make sure that the type of metal the porcelain is fused to is a high-noble metal that is biocompatable, as opposed to something like nickel, which is not good for you to have in your mouth. Often, insurance may not cover the high-noble metal and will downgrade to a lower grade metal, however, the out of pocket expense should still be much less than the $1, 150 for the cerec-blue blck post crown your dentist is recommending. ...See more

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My general dentist wants to do my invisalign treatment which I have been told is not easy. What should I do? Our general dentist does everything including root canals, extractions and implants. I trust him but my teeth are really messed up what should I d In brief: I

I have been certified to do invisalign for several years now and have found that every dentist has a different comfort zone when it comes to invisalign.

I would recommend asking your dentist approximately how many cases he has already done and to see before and after pictures so that you can get an idea of what types of cases he has worked with. For instance; does he seem to only do closing up spaces, very minor movement, cross bites, overbites, etc. Your dentist should be able to explain what type of case you are in comparison to other cases he's done, therefore, reassuring you that he is comfortable and capable to handle your individual case with invisalign. I would also recommend having a dentist who has done a minimum of thirty invisalign cases. I wish you the best of luck and have certainly seen many happy invisalign patients. ...See more

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Are tooth contouring and tooth shaping the same thing? I have a few teeth that overlap each other, and it seems like one of these procedures would be the one to help take care of that. I would just like a little clarificaiton as to which one of them i sho In brief: Tooth

Tooth contouring and tooth shaping are the same thing and can be used to correct extremely minor cases of overcrowding and overlapping teeth.

Contouring basically means the shaving of your tooth. If your teeth are overlapped/crowded even the slightest bit too much, too much of the tooth structure would have to be shaved off in order to get the appearance of having straight teeth. By doing so you risk becoming sensitive and predisposed to cavities on the teeth being shaved. A better option for more severe overcrowding is to do invisalign, which typically takes 4 to 18 months to achieve the desired results. ...See more

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How long can I wait to have a cavity filled? I have a hole in a molar that i'm pretty sure is a cavity, but my next dentist appointment is three months away, and my insurance only covers two check-up visits a year. Is it okay to wait the three months? . In brief: It

It is extremely important that you visit your dentist as soon as possible to have this tooth looked at.

I understand that your insurance presents you with certain limitations; however, before assuming that you're dentist will not accommodate you, make sure you contact the office to explain your situation. We will often forgo submitting for an emergency exam if the patient's insurance does not cover them separately from his/her basic two exams per a year, or every six months and simply submit for the actual restoration that needs to be done. Your insurance will cover their share of the restoration regardless of whether or not you are eligible for an exam. Keep in mind that cavities do not go away or get smaller. They only get bigger; and the bigger they get the more chance there is of needing a root canal and/or a crown rather than a simple filling. ...See more

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How is tooth shaping priced? Id like to have the shape of some of my teeth corrected, but would like to know how the cost is usually calculated. Is it broken down by tooth, or is the overall time send used? . In brief: There

There are several options when it comes to reshaping your teeth.

It can be a very simple procedure such as some contouring of your natural tooth, composites, which adds material to your natural tooth or even veneers which would be the most intricate procedure when it comes to reshaping your tooth. There have been many times when i've simply touched up a patient's tooth while he/she is in the chair for another procedure so there is no fee for the touch up. The fee for a composite typically ranges between $200-400/tooth depending how much of the tooth needs to be fixed. Veneers (depending on where you go) can range between $1000-2000/tooth. I would recommend visiting your dentist for a cosmetic consult to see what is the best option for you. ...See more

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Is tooth sensitivity after laser teeth whitening a permanent thing? I've been told by friends that after having their teeth whitened with laser teeth whitening their teeth were sensitive. Is this something permanent, or does it go away after a while? . In brief: Unfortunately,

Unfortunately, sensitivity is often an expected side affect of teeth whitening procedures, whether laser or otherwise.

There are certain things you can do to minimize the sensitivity; such as take three advil (ibuprofen) 30 minutes prior to your whitening appointment, brush with a special toothpaste for sensitivity (fluoridex in particular) for two weeks prior to procedure and there is a Fluoride gel that your doctor should be able to give you for after the procedure as well. Even with taking all of these precautions you still may experience some sensitivity, but it should certainly be less than you would have experienced otherwise. Good luck! ...See more

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Consistent bad breath i brush my teeth probably more than most people. I clean my tongue, i floss, I have used sevral types of toothpaste and mouthwashes and yet i still have bad breath. It's been with me for as long as i can remember and it hinders my li In brief: You

You are not alone in your quest to find a solution to bad breath.

One of the biggest reasons people get bad breath is because they neglect to clean their tongue. However, it seems you are making sure that gets done. Therefore, my next recommendation would be to perhaps switch your tongue cleaner to the one most recommended by dental professionals; breath rx tongue cleaner. You can usually pick one up at your local pharmacy. We make sure to give every patient one at prosmiles because we believe in them so much. If you feel that gargling with the breath rx mouthrinse isn't doing the job for you i would recommend gargling with a solution of 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% water. That tends to do the job because bacteria that tends to cause bad breath lives in areas without a high content of oxygen and by gargling with the recommended solution oxygen is released in those areas thereby killing the bacteria. If you'd like, you can read more about this on a blog we posted a while back at. ...See more

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