David R. Scharf, DMD PC

A recent report from the American Heart Association states no cause and effect relationship between gum disease and heart disease. Gum disease is a risk factor for heart disease much like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity are.

For a time, periodontal disease was thought to be irreversible. Thanks to laser gum surgery, this belief is about to change, and patients do not have to go through the knife to get well.

Traditional dental implants methods required months of healing between tooth extraction and implant placement. New techniques by Long Island periodontist Dr. David Scharf allow for implant placement and restoration at the time of tooth removal.

Long Island Dentist Dr. David Scharf was voted "Best Dentist on Long Island" by the readers of the Long Island Press. This is the third year in a row Dr. Scharf has been voted best dentist on Long Island.