Treatments for Young Adults

Many people think of periodontal disease as an adult problem. However, gingivitis (inflamed gum tissue and the first stage of periodontal disease) is nearly a universal finding in children and adolescents. There are many changes young adults undergo that can affect their oral condition.

Evidence shows that periodontal disease may increase during adolescence due to poor oral hygiene. Children who maintain good oral health habits up until the teen years are more likely to continue brushing and flossing than children who were not taught proper oral care.

Hormonal changes related to puberty can put teens at greater risk for getting periodontal disease. During puberty, an increased level of sex hormones can cause your gums to become very sensitive to any irritation, including food particles and plaque. If this irritation occurs, the gums may become swollen, bleed, turn red and feel tender. Therefore, during puberty, it is very important to follow a good oral hygiene regimen, including regular dental cleanings and good home care.

Another common problem seen in young adults is related to wearing braces. Many times gum recession occurs during or after orthodontic therapy (braces). Gum recession can lead to sensitive teeth, bleeding gums, and an unattractive smile. There are many procedures to prevent recession before orthodontic treatment begins. There are also procedures that can reverse recession after orthodontic treatment ends.

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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 treatments for young adults.

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.