Dr. Joshua Ryan Alter DMD, MS
Dentist | General Practice
7 Davis Ave Broomall PA, 19008About
Dr. Joshua Alter is a Dentist practicing in Broomall, PA. Dr. Alter specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Education and Training
SUNY Binghamton BA 2006
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine MS 2008
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry DMD 2012
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Dr. Joshua Ryan Alter DMD, MS's Expert Contributions
Infant and Child Oral Health
As a dentist and a parent with toddlers, I am not only interested in children’s oral heath but I also get asked a lot of questions about how to care for infants' and toddlers' teeth. In my experience, there is a common misconception about when to start brushing, how often, and what toothpastes...
What should I do for my chipped tooth?
Depending on the extent of the fracture or chip, a bonding procedure with tooth colored filling material (composite) should be fine. Josh Alter DMD, MS READ MORE
What is a dry socket?
Dry socket occurs usually 4-6 days after a tooth extraction and is usually extremely uncomfortable. The removal of the tooth creates a hole and wound where the tooth once was. The hole fills with blood and begins to form a clot. The clot begins to mature and solidify. Around 4-6 days after the extraction the clot is mature but is not attached to the bone. A dry socket is when the immature clot is dislodged from the extraction site wound, exposing raw bone to the oral cavity. This can be extremely painful. There are various ways to treat this both with medicaments and surgical techniques. Unfortunately you must see a dentist or oral surgeon to have a dry socket treated. All over the counter remedies are mostly ineffective. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- American Dental Association
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