Dr. Michael Abrams DDS

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Dr. Abrams is an orthodontist/periodontist serving patients in New York and the surrounding communities. He is associated with Fashion District Dental – a practice offering  bondings, teeth whitening, dental implant restorations, veneers, crowns and bridges, root canal therapies, periodontal and oral surgeries, the treatment of toothaches and providing care for all dental emergencies.

Dr. Abrams received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He received advanced training in orthodontics and periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Abrams is a member of the Northeast Society of Periodontics, the Northeast Society of Orthodontics, the American Association of Periodontics, and the American Association of Orthodontics. All are organizations dedicated to helping prospective patients understand the importance and life-changing benefits of orthodontics for all patients: children, teens, and adults.

Orthodontics  is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. As an orthodontist, Dr. Abrams must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.

During his time in the field, Dr. Abrams has professional certifications in Wilckodontics, Tweed, and Propel. Additionally, he was recognized and continues to be a part of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity.

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