Heart Disease & Stroke

Heart Disease

Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease.

Some scientists believe that oral bacteria can affect the heart when they enter the blood stream, attaching to fatty plaques in the coronary arteries (heart blood vessels) and contributing to clot formation. Many researchers have stated that the plaque associated with periodontal disease increases systematic inflammation, which may contribute to swelling of the arteries.

Periodontal disease can also exacerbate existing heart conditions. Patients at risk for infective endocarditis may require antibiotics prior to dental procedures. With the help of your cardiologist we will be able to determine if your heart condition requires use of antibiotics prior to dental procedures.

Stroke

Studies have pointed to a relationship between periodontal disease and stroke. In one study, people diagnosed with a shortage of oxygen to the brain (acute cerebrovascular ischemia) were found more likely to have an oral infection when compared to those in the control group. The control of periodontal disease is an important factor in controlling and/or preventing both heart disease and stroke.

For a free consultation please contact our New York Periodontist Dr. Stuart Froum in his Manhattan office at 212.586.4209 for more information regarding both of these serious problems.

Our Approach

Dr. Froum is the Director of Clinical Research at the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at New York University Dental Center. Dr. Froum teaches practicing dentists and dental specialists who return to school to learn advanced implant procedures.

Because of this and his extensive experience treating his patients in his own private practice, Dr. Froum offers the most current techniques in implant treatment. Whether replacing a single missing tooth or multiple teeth, implants are a reliable method of restoring teeth without having to cut down good teeth for crown placement or having to wear removable bridges. We realize that all patients have different problems and you may have questions regarding your situation. This web site is designed to introduce you to our office, learn how we can help you and see what type of results are possible.

For a free consultation please contact our New York Periodontist Dr. Stuart Froum in his Manhattan office at 212.586.4209 for more information regarding treatment choices that are right for you.

Our Philosophy

"Saving your own teeth in an hour" ™

Our goal is to save your teeth and create a healthy, aesthetic, comfortable, and functional bite and smile. We realize that all patients have different problems and you may have questions regarding your situation. Learn how we can help you and see what type of results are possible. Our philosophy is to provide you, the dental patient with the best, most up to date diagnosis and treatment options (since there may be more than 1 treatment applicable in your case). Then if you decide to follow through with treatment we will deliver the service in as comfortable an experience as possible. We will also show you how to maintain your mouth and prevent future problems.

Saving Teeth

Rebuilding Lost Support

These techniques of soft or hard tissue grafting are designed to replace the missing gums or bone that you lost due to disease. Dr. Froum pioneered many of the materials and techniques that are being used today to rebuild bone and gums lost due to disease, age or trauma. Dr. Froum has saved thousands of teeth that were condemned to extraction and removal. Drs. Stuart & Scott Froum teach and lecture all over the world on these techniques.

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Cosmetic Procedures

These are designed to improve the look of your smile, gums, and teeth. Gum addition or reshaping allows the veneers (laminates) crowns or restorations to look natural so you can smile with confidence. Dr. Froum performs procedures to reverse gum shrinkage (gum line recession) and to cover unsightly areas so you don't look long in the tooth.