Talking gum disease with Drs. Ressler, Hirschl and Lelchuk

It’s easy to tell when you have a cavity; but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s important to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening!

Drs. Ressler, Hirschl and Lelchuk have some signs you need to watch for:

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position
• Any change in the way partial dentures fit

If you or someone in your family is showing these signs, schedule an appointment right away by giving us a call. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give you back a healthy mouth!

What are patients saying about Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk?

Last week, we asked you, our wonderful patients, what you most liked about the office of Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk . Well, we received some pretty great reviews, and thought we’d share a few with you today. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office! Drs. Ressler, Hirschl, Lelchuk and our team love getting patient testimonials!

"Dr. Hirschl was very kind & courteous to me. He made me feel comfortable at ease. He's got a great personality." ~ Mily S.

"Dr. Ira showed to be very competent, honest and conservative. All things appreciated by me in a dentist." ~ Andre K.


"The doctors are friendly and conservative with treatments. They don't do more than is needed." ~ Carroll R.

"Easy to get appointments, friendly, convenient." ~ Brielle M.

What do you love about Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk?

For nearly three decades, Drs. Ressler, Hirschl and Lelchuk have served satisfied patients and the medical community in North Miami Beach and in Miami Beach at Mount Sinai Medical Center. From your very first visit to Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk our doctors and team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by our doctors? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Do you love your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback on our networks. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call!

Meet Our Dentists

A graduate of New York University’s College of Dentistry, Dr. Allen Ressler has practiced dentistry in Miami since 1971. Dr. Ressler has been on the attending staff of Mount Sinai Medical Center since 1971 and was instrumental with teaching in the general practice dental residency program. He was co-director of the program from 2002 to 2004.

He was also an attending and involved with teaching in the general practice residency program at Miami Children's Hospital from 1971 to 1981. Dr. Ressler was on staff at Miami Heart Institute from 1971 until it became part of Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is a past delegate to the Florida Dental Association, a past Board Examiner for the Florida Board of Dentistry as well as a past president of the Miami Beach Dental Society. Besides Florida, Dr. Ressler also has a license to practice in New York.

Dr. Andrew Hirschl, who has been in private practice in Miami Beach and North Miami Beach since the completion of his residency training program in 1981, serves as chairman of the Department of Dentistry at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Hirschl is also a Past President of the Miami Beach Dental Society and is a spokesperson for the South Florida District Dental Society.

His other activities include contributions to Mount Sinai Medical Center as a board member of its Foundation since 1995, serving as Vice-Chairman 1999 to 2000 and then Chairman 2002-2004. The civic duties that Dr. Hirschl has undertaken include serving as councilman of Bal Harbour Village from 1989 to 2001. During this time on the council he was Assistant Mayor from 1997 to 1999 and Mayor of Bal Harbour from 1999 to 2001. Dr. Hirschl was also a member of the City of Miami Beach Police Department as a Reserve Police Officer.

Dr. Ira Lelchuk, who has been practicing dentistry since 1981, has been on the attending staff of Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Children's Hospital and the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged at Douglas Gardens since 1982. He earned the Fellowship Award of the Academy of General Dentistry in 1993.

Dr. Lelchuk has lectured locally on nitrous oxide, oxygen analgesia, oral health care for the elderly as well as dental radiography for dental auxiliaries. He is a past president of the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry, as well as the Greater Miami Chapter of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. Dr. Lelchuk also served on numerous committees of the Southeast Florida District Dental Society and the executive board of the Miami Beach Dental Society. Besides Florida, Dr. Lelchuk also has a license to practice in Maine, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.