Dr. Stephen Enriquez
Addiction Medicine
Newburgh, NY
35 years experience male
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Newburgh, NY
About
Bio
Dr. Enriquez graduated from Fairleigh S. Dickinson Dental School receiving a Doctor in Dental Medicine degree in 1988. He received his post graduate degree in Prosthodontics from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1993.He is certified in Comprehensive Implant Dentistry through Columbia University, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania. He additionally aquired certification in the mini dental implant system from the University of Oklahoma. In his spare time he enjoys walking, reading and golf. Dr. Enriquez has been married over 20 years and has 2 children.
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Addiction Medicine
Languages spoken
Greek
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
No: Sodas are probably the same diet or not. The key is not to overdo.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Depends: A vertical and horizontal overbite of 2-3 mm is normal. A more extreme overbite can be corrected with cosmetic restorative procedures. Some may need o... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely not: Today's techniques and state of the art equipment allow simple procedures like restoring a decayed tooth to be painless. Good luck and be well.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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An easy visit: You should expect a relatively atraumatic n improved esthetic out come. Cosmetic procedures like veneers are relatively simple.
Good luck n be well.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Sorry to hear: At this point just take pain medication that you can tolerate. Keep the area clean and rinse the area with warm salt water. First thing monday call yo... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Bad idea: Please get a second opinion. Removing all your teeth can be the worst decision you make. You will lose esthetics, function, hard and soft tissue etc... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Simply: Good daily hygiene, consistent n regular ck up appointments.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Many reasons: If you want to restore function, esthetics and prevent movement of teeth then an implant is an option of care. Proper hygiene and regular dental check... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Anywhere the restorations meet natural tooth structure is the area where decay can occur. Your hygiene is critical along with visits to your doctor. I... Read More
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A member asked:
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Don't stress: The red and white spots could be due to anything from hot or spicy foods you've had recently to a cold or to strep or to etc. Just keep an eye on it... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Many causes: Sometimes a traumatic event can cause these apthous ulcers.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Nothing but things s: Decay can cause pain, from mild to severe. Decay can cause infection, localized to systemic. Decay at worse can lead to hospitalization. A simple visi... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Infection: An infection is quite possible. Please seek help from your doctor
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Depending on type if implant, diameter and length you can expect some atrophy in the area unless some sort of regenerative procedure is done. Yes the ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Rh-bmp2: Inflammation is quite normal during 6 month healing period. See your doctor to make sure all is within normal limits.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Yes: I'm sure u had a tooth colored restoration. In order for the tooth to receive the restoration, agents are place on the tooth that may result in sensit... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Dental implants are the best alternative to a bridge.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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A learning experienc: Wearing a remove able prosthesis is challenging. It is a learning experience. Speaking, eating, smiling and all normal functions take time. One has t... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Get an evaluation from a periodontist n prosthodontist. If your bone loss is moderate to early advanced it may be time to invest into some implants be... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Can be painful: Some teeth may elicit a lot of pain from root canal n can
Propogate to the ear. This happens on occasion if teeth are infected or just inflamed. Your ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Sorry to hear that: Wearing a lower prosthesis is the most difficult thing to do. You must mentally be ready and physically work at adapting to wearing a lower denture. I... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A partial denture is an option to replace missing structures like teeth, bone n gums. It's important to remove them at night so tissues can rest overn... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Majority of people have difficulty with dentures, particularly the lower ones. In fact, implants were applied specifically for lower denture wearers. ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Why: Why haven't you been brushing your teeth? It should be a normal daily hygiene regimen. If you have your teeth removed i guarantee it will be a mistake... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Check up: Please visit your dentist. Your periodontal condition needs evaluation
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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It's safe: After four days a clot has formed so healing is safe but to be sure best to wait a few more days. If you're able to wait 7 days after the procedure m... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: Prosthodontists are experts at cosmetic and implant dentistry. This means veneers, crowns, implant restorations n dentures. Some prosthodontists have ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Certainly: Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums due to plaque accumulation. Visit ur dentist for a ck up n make sure u brush n floss regularly n properly. Be w... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Depends: After a root canal, a final restoration is necessary. The amount of tooth structure, location n forces must be taken into consideration when deciding ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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You cant: Once you have cavities, they only get worse unless you seek professional care. Seek treatment as soon as possible before your situation gets worse.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Your dentist can repair/replace your displaced tooth back on the denture while you wait.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Just get one of those mouth guards u buy for athletes. Boil it to soften the mouth guard n without burning yourself place it into your mouth n gently ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: Crowns n veneers are for existing teeth. They are fixed ; nonmoving. Dentures are remove able teeth.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: The intense heat in some dishwashers can affect the prosthesis integrity. Best to just brush and or place in enzymatic bath.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not really: People who have periodontal disease benefit from good oral hygiene and professional maintenance program with a periodontist. As for listerine, it does... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Holistic?: I don't understand what you mean by holistic. If a dentist calls himself holistic, that is a made up title. There is no specialty in dentistry for hol... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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No worries: Once your tongue and muscles of facial expression get used to the adjusted length by information exchanged to the brain and back will you feel normal ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
No: Cold sores are due to a virus. Expect 10-14 days before it resolves itself.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Rare occasions: Proximity of tooth removed to mandibular and mental nerve can cause damage. Nerve damage can be reversible to irreversible. If your senses or feeling ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Soon: Once your anesthesia has dissipated you may eat what you like. If you have a temporary crown then use common sense with your diet until final crown ha... Read More
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?: Your description cannot be diagnosed without medical, historical and visual examination.Please seek a doctor's help.
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Visit an ENT: There are nerves located in the proximity of your parotid glands. Impingement could be causing ur headaches. Please visit ur doctor for an evaluation.... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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See your doctor: You need to be examined and evaluated to make sure nothing serious is happening.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Yes: Cosmetic dentistry can be life changing. Find a real experienced and reputable doctor. Talk to some doctors and ask them who they would see if they we... Read More
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Addiction Medicine 35 years experience
Not necessarilly: Some badly decayed teeth may turn black due to an old amalgam restoration. Decayed teeth come in all colors.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Salsa has very spicy ingredients that would cause the reaction you are having. Nothing to worry about. Be well.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Not easily: Simply: preliminary impressions, final impressions, trial set up and delivery.
It takes years of training and experience to fabricate the right dentu... Read More
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Ouch: Go back to your treating dentist so your situation can be evaluated and adjustments can be made . Good luck.
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Yes: Your doctor's evaluation is more important than anything we can do for you. Visual examination, radio graphic examination and a tissue biopsy are nece... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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You can't: Properly designed permanent teeth are just like natural teeth. They will get food caught . It's important that you brush properly and floss regularly ... Read More
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May 25, 2015
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, specific expertise and generous support and experience! Dr.Paul Grin
Mar 22, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Enriquez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I appreciate yr response/direction, altho I did see an oral surgeon who felt the impaction was much2close2the nerve2safely remove: hence, my question
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I would like to say Thankyou for your answer on my question doc .
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thank you that puts ease at my mind. i have been very anxiety out .
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY
Graduated 1993MD
Medical/Graduate school
Fairleigh S. Dickenson Dental School
Graduated 1988MD
Awards
Top Prosthodontist, Second Place, New York - Winter
2013
Top Prosthodontist, Second Place, New York - Summer
2013
Top Prosthodontist, First Place, National - Spring
2014
Affiliations
International College of Oral Implantologist
American College of Prosthodontists
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