Carla Schlissel, DDS

Dentist

500 Montauk Highway D West Islip New York, 11795 Show map

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Carla H. Schlissel, DDS, is a dentist who diagnoses and treats patients at her private practice in West Islip, NY. Services provided include general and cosmetic dentistry. As a dentist, she has dedicated training and unique experience specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Dr. Schlissel has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-five years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in general and cosmetic dentistry.

Education and Training

State University of New York at Buffalo Doctor of Dental Surgery degree 1984

Provider Details

Female English

Carla Schlissel, DDS

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What causes sudden bleeding gums?
I don't know. Did you check with your primary care physician to rule out a systemic cause? Did you just start using a battery or electric toothbrush after brushing by hand for years? Did you just start brushing along your gumline after avoiding it because your gums bled when you brushed your gums? Check with your physician to rule out systemic problems or vitamin and mineral deficiencies and then check with your dentist. READ MORE
How long does veneers procedure take?
If an office does a one day procedure, yes it's one day - about an half hour to prepare the tooth, maybe, and then they make the veneer and a little later they try it in and cement it. If it's a two day procedure, it's about an hour to prepare and take the impression and make a temporary veneer. The impression is sent out to a lab and about 2 weeks later you go back to have the veneer, also called a laminate, tried in and cemented - about 30-45 minutes appointment. Ask your dentist for his or her timing. READ MORE
Veneers or invisalign?
Yes, it is worth the patience and the wait. To place veneers, often teeth have to be cut smaller. If your teeth are "crooked" some may need to be cut more than others, to start the straightening process. Do you really want that. I grant you, without actually seeing you it's hard to say much of anything, so I am assuming much here. However, first get a consultation from an orthodontist, or someone who does braces of different types, including Invisalign. Get the procedure, the time involved, the cost, and the expected results, and any negative side effects. Then get a dentist consult for veneers, asking the same questions. Then compare the two (or more) consultations. Good luck. READ MORE
Can I take pain medications after a dental implant?
Most definitely. Probably a version of Tylenol. NSAIDS, such as Motrin or Advil, can actually slow down the healing of implants. Talk to your surgeon or whoever is placing the implant for you. READ MORE
Can I use a Waterpik with a crown?
Please do. Use it gently, on 2 or 3, with an antibacterial rinse in the reservoir to keep everything clean and healthy. Don't forget to brush along the gumline twice a day, too. READ MORE
Will Invisalign get rid of black triangles?
Maybe. Check with an orthodontist. READ MORE
Is bone grafting for dental implants painful?
I don't know. If teeth are being taken out at for an implant to be placed, the bone graft is done at the same time as the extraction, so there's no additional discomfort. If the tooth (teeth) are already out and now the bone graft is being done, I assume it's as uncomfortable as an extraction. But, again, I don't know. I've never had one done. Ask your dentist. READ MORE
Is a ceramic crown strong?
Yes, a ceramic crown is strong, but they can still break. Depending on the type of ceramic used, it would probably not be a good idea o chew on bones, or ice, or anything really hard. Also, moderate the extremes of hot and cold. Just like a sidewalk cracks, so does porcelain. Talk to your dentist. READ MORE
Can gum graft stop gum recession?
A gum graft will, basically, repair gum recession. It will cover the root so the softer cementum is no longer exposed to the oral environment. This will help to cut down the risk of cavities developing on the roots and sensitivity, as well as you wearing the root down further. However, having said that, it also depends on why your gums have receded. Is your bite off? Then your dentist needs to adjust your bite, in addition to the graft. Are you scrubbing your teeth too hard? Then you need to relearn how to brush your teeth properly and gently. Perhaps use an electric toothbrush with a pressure indicator and do not scrub your teeth with it. Put it on your teeth at the gumline and hold it on each tooth for 3 seconds each, going one tooth at a time and let the brush do its job. Talk to your dentist. Good luck. READ MORE
How many implants does it take to hold a denture?
Generally, it takes four to six implants to support a denture. I've seen it done with two, but that person had a very tiny little mouth. Your best bet is to talk to your dentist. Please note: message attached READ MORE
Anxiety with health
First, a question. What would possess you to pick up your toothbrush from the floor of a Public Bathroom and then put it in your mouth? If your mouth needed brushing and you dropped your toothbrush - on the floor, let alone of a public bathroom, why did you not just call it a day and Rinse Your Mouth With Plain Water? Assuming you actually did this, hopefully you rinsed your mouth well with water afterwards. If you've had no symptoms this far, you will probably suffer only extreme embarrassment. Don't do this again. Please note: message attached READ MORE
When can I eat crunchy food after crown?
As soon as the cement used to attach the crown to your tooth is dry you can eat crunchy stuff. If you are getting a porcelain crown you have to watch the temperature differences. Just like a sidewalk cracks when it goes from really hot to really cold, so does porcelain. So don't have, for instance, hot coffee with ice cream, or hot food with an ice cold drink. Moderate the temperatures. Also, do NOT chew ice. READ MORE
Are zirconia crowns stronger than real teeth?
It almost sounds as though you want to crown teeth that don't need it. This would not be a good idea, in general. Zirconia crowns are quite hard - harder than teeth with no cracks or fillings in them? I'm not sure. It would depend on the circumstances. Talk to your dentist about this, but please don't do anything that is not necessary. READ MORE
Can I use mouthwash 2 days after a root canal?
Yes. READ MORE
Can gum infection be healed with salt water rinse?
You should really see a dentist for this. Your gum infection could be caused by a number of things, including gum disease, which would need to be treated if you wish to keep your teeth. I always tell my patients that I would rather check them out and find it's minor or nothing rather than have them try to treat something themselves and find out it's a problem. READ MORE
How do you keep your zirconia teeth white?
With any crowns, whether porcelain or zirconia or any other material, what you see is, basically, what you got. They might pick up stain, but that can be generally polished off, if need be. Keep them white by brushing your teeth and keeping them clean. And try to avoid things that might stain your own teeth, like a lot of blueberries, cherries, tea and coffee, among other things. If you have any questions, please ask your dentist. READ MORE
Does Invisalign work as good as braces?
As far as I've seen, yes, depending on the case and complexity. Your best bet is to discuss your options with an orthodontist. READ MORE
Should I change my toothbrush if I have gingivitis?
Gingivitis is an ongoing, chronic problem. Rather than change your toothbrush pretty much every day, switch to a battery or electric one and use it correctly every night before bed. Also brush each morning, being sure to brush gently next to your gums. And be sure to floss, use an interdental cleaner, or WaterFlosser with an anti-bacterial, non-alcoholic rinse in the reservoir. You can disinfect your toothbrush, or toothbrush head, in the microwave, or in a small amount of water with a 1/8 teaspoon of bleach in it. Soak for about 15 minutes. READ MORE
Can gum recession be fixed with injections?
Injections of what? It also depends on the reason for the gum recession. There are a number of ways of dealing with recession. Your best bet is to check with a periodontist. Good luck. Please note: message attached READ MORE
How should I clean my teeth after a root canal?
Clean your teeth after a root canal the same way as before the root canal. Root canal therapy removes the nerve from inside the tooth and then fills the space with appropriate filling material. If you had a root canal due to decay, it can be assumed that you may not have done a very thorough job of cleaning your teeth. My suggestion is to be sure you're using a battery-operated or electric toothbrush and cleaning between your teeth with dental floss, proxabrush, "Gum-Piks" or WaterFlosser with anti-bacterial rinse of some sort in the reservoir. Have your dentist or hygienist review with you the proper way to use this stuff to keep your teeth and gums healthy. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Dentistry

Awards

America's Top Dentists
Various Who's Who

Professional Memberships

Suffolk County Dental Society
New York State Dental Society
American Dental Association

Treatments

Family Dentistry

Professional Society Memberships

American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, Suffolk County Dental Society

What do you attribute your success to?

Cares for and Treats her Patients Like Family

Hobbies / Sports

Needlework, Karate, Reading, Gardening

Favorite professional publications

Dental Town

Carla Schlissel, DDS's Practice location

Carla H. Schlissel, DDS

500 Montauk Highway D -
West Islip, New York 11795

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New patients: 631-669-1866

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Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Carla Schlissel, who serves patients in West Islip, New York.

Dr. Schlissel is a dentist who is currently serving patients at her private practice – Dr Carla H. Schlissel Family Dentistry – located in West Islip, New York. There, she offers several dental services, including whitening, veneers, dentures, fillings, and more.

Dr. Schlissel truly enjoys the practice of dentistry and it shows. Her patients have excellent things to say about her, one stating “Dr. Carla is an outstanding dentist. Her gentle, sweet nature put me at ease. She is easy to talk to and I am very happy with her care.”

Born and raised in Valley Stream, Dr. Schlissel graduated from Valley Stream North High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. John’s University. After working as a lab technician for over a year, she “shuffled off to Buffalo” and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

In order to stay up to date in her field, she remains a member of several professional organizations, including the New York State Dental Association, the Suffolk County Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. She attributes her success to caring for and treating patients like family.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists, like Dr. Schlissel, diagnose and treat dental issues, as well as help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens.

In her spare time, Dr. Schlissel enjoys embroidery, gardening, reading, spending time with her family, as well as being a merit badge counselor with the Boy Scouts.