Joseph Lichter, D.D.S. graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1997 with Honors. He completed a General Practice Residency at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and then stayed on as Chief Resident in order to focus on advanced education in General Dentistry. Dr. Lichter has published articles in multiple dental journals and has taught for a number of years at Peninsula Hospital Center, training the dental residents in Advanced General Dentistry. Dr. Lichter has also lectured for Biolase, training dentists in Laser Dentistry and therapy. He continues to practice using cutting edge skills and the latest technology available. Dr. Lichter has recently been trained in delivering Botox and Dermal Fillers, the latest addition to his practice. Currently, Dr. Lichter is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, Dr. Lichter stays up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for his patients. As a doctor, Dr. Lichter recognizes that his patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in himand his team. That is just one reason why Dr. Lichter values each and every patient relationship.
For patients with gummy smiles, a line is drawn to mark the new gum line. Once approved, anesthesia is applied to the area and the contouring begins. A dental instrument (typically a scalpel or laser) is used to reshape the gum tissue and trim away any extra tissue overhanging the tooth.
For patients with a toothy grin, gum grafting can add gum tissue to reduce the amount of visible tooth Tissue is removed from the roof of the mouth or from gum tissue near the tooth and stitched into the area needing additional gum tissue.