Business Details
38 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Periodontists for Advanced Dental Care
Brian S Margolis, DDS has served the Long Island community for three decades with a commitment to exceptional patient care in a compassionate and comfortable environment. Our practice combines the highest accepted standards with conservative treatment approaches, leveraging a specially designed modern facility and a caring, knowledgeable staff with over 25 years of collective experience. Dr. Brian Margolis and Dr. Leonid Gefon bring specialized expertise in periodontics and dental implants, prioritizing patient education and individualized care.We collaborate closely with referring dentists to ensure optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes, offering advanced procedures like bone regeneration and laser dentistry. Our dedication to ongoing professional development and adherence to rigorous sterilization techniques underscores our mission to deliver state-of-the-art periodontal care.
Services
Dental Implants
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Bone Grafting
Laser Dentistry
Crown Lengthening
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in periodontics and dental implants
- Our team includes board-certified periodontists with advanced surgical training
- We utilize state-of-the-art technology including 3D imaging and soft tissue lasers
- Our staff has maintained consistent expertise with 25+ years of collective experience
- We prioritize patient education and collaborative care with referring dentists
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Periodontology
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that mimic natural teeth. These titanium posts integrate with jawbone tissue to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. Our specialists use advanced 3D imaging and guided surgery techniques to ensure precise placement. Patients benefit from improved chewing function, facial structure preservation, and long-term oral health improvements compared to traditional bridges or dentures.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
We offer comprehensive treatment for all stages of gum disease, from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. Our approach includes scaling and root planing, antimicrobial therapy, and surgical interventions when necessary. Treatment focuses on eliminating infection, reducing inflammation, and preventing tooth loss. Patients receive personalized maintenance plans to sustain periodontal health and prevent disease progression.
Bone Regeneration
Bone regeneration procedures restore jawbone volume for dental implant candidates. Techniques include sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, and socket preservation grafts. We use autogenous bone, allografts, and synthetic materials to stimulate natural bone growth. This enables successful implant placement where bone loss previously limited treatment options, with outcomes that preserve facial aesthetics and dental function.
Laser Dentistry
Our soft tissue laser technology provides precise, minimally invasive treatment for gum disease and surgical procedures. Laser energy removes infected tissue while preserving healthy structures, reduces bleeding, and promotes faster healing. Applications include gum reshaping, pocket reduction surgery, and treatment of cold sores or oral ulcers with enhanced patient comfort and recovery times.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening procedures expose more tooth structure for restorative or cosmetic purposes. This involves reshaping gum and bone tissue to reveal healthy tooth surfaces. Indications include preparing teeth for crowns, correcting uneven gum lines, and treating decay below the gumline. The procedure improves both functional access and aesthetic appearance while maintaining periodontal health.
People
Brian S. Margolis
Periodontist
Dr. Margolis is a board-certified periodontist with over 30 years of experience. He received his dental degree with honors from New York University College of Dentistry and completed his periodontal specialty training there. A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, he brings expertise in dental implants and periodontal surgery to the practice.
Leonid Gefon
Periodontist
Dr. Gefon specializes in periodontics and implant surgery with advanced training from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. He joined the practice in 2021 after completing his specialty certificate with additional focus on implant surgery. His clinical interests include regenerative periodontal techniques and comprehensive implant treatment planning.
Questions
What is periodontal disease and why does it matter?
Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection affecting gums and bone around teeth. Left untreated, it causes 75% of adult tooth loss and links to systemic health issues like heart disease.
How do dental implants compare to traditional tooth replacement options?
Dental implants preserve jawbone structure and avoid altering adjacent teeth. They offer 94-98% success rates and feel more natural than bridges or dentures.
What should I bring to my first periodontal appointment?
Bring completed medical/dental forms, insurance cards, referral documents from your dentist, and a list of current medications and supplements.
Do you offer emergency periodontal care?
Yes, we provide emergency care for periodontal infections and post-surgical complications. Contact us directly for urgent concerns.
How does your practice ensure patient comfort during procedures?
We use local anesthesia, soft tissue lasers for minimally invasive treatment, and personalized sedation options while maintaining a compassionate, stress-free environment.
