Additional Periodontal Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
In addition to specializing in Periodontics, our office offers a wide range of cosmetic dentistry treatments in Midtown Manhattan to help create a smile that is not only healthy, but also beautiful! We want you to maintain great oral health, but we also want you to have a beautiful smile and the confidence to smile often.
With our specialized expertise, advanced technology, and an artistic eye for aesthetics, we can help you visualize and attain the beautiful smile you want. Using one procedure, such as professional teeth whitening, or perhaps a combination of procedures completed during a comprehensive Smile Makeover, we will transform your smile and help you have the confidence that comes with knowing your smile looks great!
Cosmetic dental procedures, used alone or in combination, can be customized to enhance your natural smile and may include:
Before and After Results of Periodontal and Cosmetic Treatments
Our Advanced Services
TMJ Therapy
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is similar to a sliding hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can lead to chronic jaw pain, facial soreness, tension headaches, or difficulty chewing.
Dr. Scott Froum offers non-surgical TMJ therapy in Midtown Manhattan, using customized oral appliances and targeted treatment plans to relieve discomfort and restore proper jaw function.
If you’re experiencing jaw tension, clicking sounds, or pain while chewing, you may benefit from TMJ evaluation and therapy.
Sleep Apnea Treatment / Appliance
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which one experiences one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. If left untreated, it can lead to daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, and more serious health risks such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Sleep apnea can be treated with lifestyle changes, Oral Appliance Therapy, breathing devices, and/or surgery.
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is often an effective treatment option for sleep apnea. With this approach, our office creates a custom-fitted oral appliance for patients to wear when they are sleeping. The appliance aids patients during sleep by positioning the lower jaw and tongue in a way that minimizes airway obstruction. This therapy is often recommended for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea who are seeking an alternative to CPAP.
Dr. Scott Froum offers oral application therapy in Midtown Manhattan as a comfortable, non-invasive treatment option.
Extractions
A tooth that cannot be saved with restorative materials may need to be removed. Before removal of the tooth, the area will be numbed with anesthesia. The tooth is loosened from the jawbone and surrounding ligaments and tissues with a gentle rocking motion. Once it is loose, it is gently removed. Stitches may be necessary after the removal of a tooth.
Dr. Scott Froum provides gentle tooth extractions in Midtown Manhattan, with an emphasis on preserving bone structure and minimizing discomfort.
Tooth extractions are most commonly needed due to severe decay, advanced periodontal disease, infection, or damage from trauma. In some cases, extractions are performed in preparation for dental implants, bone grafting, or orthodontic treatment.
If you're experiencing persistent tooth pain or have been told your tooth cannot be saved, we invite you to schedule an evaluation to explore your options.
Biopsies
The smooth, pink skin lining the mouth is called the oral mucosa. Abnormalities in the color or texture of this skin can sometimes indicate underlying pathology, including precancerous or cancerous conditions. Any concerns with the skin in the mouth, a sore that is not healing properly or a lump on the inside of the cheeks, palate, gums or lips may merit a biopsy so that the tissue sample can be tested for oral cancer or other abnormalities. Please do not ignore these warning signs and mention any concerns you may have during your visit.
Dr. Scott Froum performs in-office oral biopsies in Midtown Manhattan to ensure early detection and accurate diagnosis of soft tissue changes.
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Contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Scott Froum at our Midtown Manhattan office.