Dr. Tammy Roz has been practicing dentistry in the Five Towns since 2002. After graduating from Brooklyn College and NYU College of Dentistry, she went on to complete a General Practice Residency Program at Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway, NY. She won an award after completing her residency for her outstanding achievements in Prosthetics.
Dr. Roz has published articles in Dental journals especially in the JADA and is a spokesperson for the Lucy Hobbs Foundation, which acknowledges the achievements of women dentists across the country. Her office was featured as the cover story in Benco Dentals Incisal Edge Magazine in 2012. Presently, Dr. Roz pursues continuing education courses in order to remain at the forefront in cosmetic, family and implant dentistry.
Dr. Roz resides in Lawrence with her husband Yitzy, and her three sons, Daniel, Elie, and Ben. When not practicing dentistry, she enjoys volunteering her time to help out with local charities, playing tennis or cheering at one of her sons sporting events.
Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. Gum disease has two primary stages. If diagnosed and treated in the first stage, the condition can be reversed and tooth loss can usually be prevented. In order to prevent gum disease,practice good oral hygiene and visit your dentist for cleanings and check-ups twice a year.
This stage only affects the soft tissue of the gums, and the patient may not experience any discomfort. Although the symptoms may be very mild, it is important to diagnose gum disease in this early stage before it progresses to periodontitis.
Periodontitis is the name for more advanced periodontal disease and if permitted to progress to this point, not only the gums are affected but the bone structures supporting the teeth will be compromised.
A build-up of bacteria causes Gingivitis. In its early stages, inflammation around the gums is observable, with gum tissues appearing red and swollen. Gums that are easily irritated or that bleed during tooth brushing indicate the presence of Gingivitis. Removal of the plaque buildup is necessary to prevent the development of gum disease.
As the gums become more inflamed, they start to pull away from the teeth, forming spaces known as periodontal pockets. Food, bacteria, and plaque begin to collect in the pockets, leading to infection. The surrounding bone becomes damaged both by bacterial toxins and by the immune systemsresponse to infection.
