Brian S Margolis, DDS

Periodontal Associates of Long Island is a periodontics practice that has been serving the Long Island community for over three decades. Our primary goal is to deliver exceptional patient care in a compassionate and comfortable environment. We achieve this by employing the highest accepted standards, offering alternatives, and focusing on conservative treatment. Our team, led by Dr. Brian S. Margolis and Dr. Leonid Gefon, is dedicated to ensuring that our patients receive state-of-the-art care.

Meet the Doctors

*Dr. Brian S. Margolis*

Dr. Brian S. Margolis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He has been practicing dentistry since 1988 and specialized in periodontics in 1991. Dr. Margolis received his dental degree with honors and his periodontal degree from New York University College of Dentistry. Upon graduation, he was inducted into the esteemed dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon and received distinctive awards in periodontics and geriatric dentistry. Dr. Margolis' training also included a general practice residency at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.

*Dr. Leonid Gefon*

Dr. Leonid Gefon, also known as Lenny, joined Periodontal Associates of Long Island in the summer of 2021. He earned his Bachelor's degree in psychology and biochemistry from Hunter College-City University of New York in 2006. He then attended Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2010. Dr. Gefon remained at Stony Brook and graduated in 2013 with his specialty certificate in Periodontics, which included additional training in dental implant surgery. In his free time, Dr. Gefon enjoys traveling and participating in outdoor activities.

Our Office

Our office is designed with our patients' comfort in mind. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure that we provide the best possible care. Our staff has been with us for an average of 25 years, and they are committed to ensuring that our patients have a pleasant experience. We value the relationships we have built with our patients and strive to make them feel at home whenever they visit us.

Services Offered

*Dental Implants*

If you have missing teeth or fixed bridge work that you're unhappy with, you may be a candidate for Dental Implants. Dental Implants are the most natural replacement for missing teeth and help to prevent face disfiguring bone loss. We offer Dental Implants to our patients to help them restore their smiles and confidence.

*Periodontal Disease*

Periodontal disease is an ongoing bacterial infection in the gums and bone around your teeth. This infection leads to an inflammation under the gums, and if not treated, can destroy bone around your teeth. We offer periodontal disease treatment to help our patients maintain their oral health and prevent the progression of the disease.

*Snoring & Sleep Apnea*

We offer Snoring and Sleep Apnea treatment to our patients. Snoring and Sleep Apnea can affect the quality of your sleep and lead to various health issues. We provide customized treatment plans to help our patients alleviate their symptoms and improve their sleep quality.

*Procedures*

In addition to the services mentioned above, we offer various procedures to help our patients maintain their oral health. These procedures include scaling and root planing, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, soft tissue grafting, and extractions.

*Dental & Medical Consequences*

We understand that periodontal disease can have various dental and medical consequences. We work closely with our patients to help them understand the importance of maintaining their oral health and the potential impact it can have on their overall health.

*Frequently Asked Questions*

We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help our patients better understand periodontics and the services we offer.